Land Cover Pollution from Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises and Biotechnological Method of Remediation Using Biochar
Seitkhan
Azat1,2*, Zulkhair A Mansurov1,2, Farida E Kozybaeva3, Gulzhan B Beiseyeva3, Ashat Murataliyev3
2Al-Farabi
Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
3Kazakh Research Institute of
Soil Science and Agrichemistry, Almaty, Kazakhstan
*Corresponding author: Seitkhan Azat, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Physics and Material Sciences, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 71, al-Farabi Ave, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan. Tel: +7702273 7477; Email: seytkhan.azat@gmail.com
Received Date: 29 August, 2017; Accepted Date: 23 September, 2017; Published Date: 30 September, 2017
Citation: Azat S, Mansurov ZA, Kozybaeva FE, Beiseyeva GB, Murataliyev A (2017) Land Cover Pollution from Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises and Biotechnological Method of Remediation Using Biochar. J Nanomed Nanosci: JNAN-122. DOI: 10.29011/JNAN-122. 100022
1. Abstract
2. Keywords: Accumulation; Biochar; Carbonation; Erosion; Heavy
Metals; Migration; Pollution; Sorbent
1.
Introduction
Object of research are the areas under the influence of emissions of the processing mining Ridder of the East Kazakhstan region. Effect of zinc, lead factories of the surrounding landscapes. Zinc and lead plants are located in the city.
Emissions of zinc plant a negative impact on the
environment. Disturbed soil cover, vegetation is destroyed and formed eroded
areas, failures. The impact of emissions zinc plant spreads over long
distances. The area of distribution of the plant emissions of the circle is 2
km away, with a particular impact on the wind rose in the east of the plant to
the town and the hilly mountains, which is devoid of vegetation and is dissected
by erosion furrows and gullies Figure (1a, 1b). Within a radius of 2 km is
heavily plant emissions impact on land cover. So, at the plant emissions impact
of gullies formed, grooves, ditches, there is a continuous flushing of the
upper layers of the black earth soil.
Around concentrators due to soil contamination area devoid of vegetation. The peculiarity of emissions of non-ferrous metallurgy is the simultaneous presence of these large amounts of heavy metals. Most, Dangerous for the environment constitute a group of heavy metal toxins that accumulate in the soil and plants.
According
to the results of our research in zinc plant location area it found that the
content of total lead in the upper 10cm soil layer exceeds MPC by 1.68 times.
Zinc - at 25.46 times, copper - in 1054.6 times, cadmium - to 440.9 times,
especially the middle and lower part of the site heavily contaminated with
heavy metals, as the area has a large slope to the river Silent. Geochemically
anomalous regions in soil containing a significant amount of the chemical
elements. Many plant species are adapted to such conditions, but when the plant
and the environment affect man-made emissions of mining plants and enrichment
plants over large areas of soil cover is deprived of vegetation and tree cover.
Emissions of non-ferrous metals are transported over long distances. Marked
accumulation of heavy metals in the soil and plants in the region of 10 - 15 km
or farther from the source of contamination.
Organic
matter in the rice husk comprise 82%, and silica - 15.64%. The rice husk ash
contains mainly silica (86.48%). Composition rice husk cellulose fiber
represented the main component of cell walls and lignin - polymeric organic
compound (Table 2).
"Nano karbosorb" - activated charcoal - porous carbon body, grained and powdery, developing
upon contact with gaseous or liquid phases of a significant surface area for
the flow of sorption phenomena. Useful properties of coal were known in ancient
Egypt, where charcoal is used for medical purposes is already 1.5 thousand. BC
The ancient Romans also used charcoal to purify water, beer and wine. Currently
activated carbons occupy a leading place among the filtering materials.
Application of activated carbon greatly expanded. Activated carbons have an important
role in protecting the environment. "Nano
karbosorb" has a high surface area, thereby absorbing (adsorbing), many
substances (especially well hydrocarbons and their derivatives, weaker -
alcohol, ammonia, water and other polar substances). Very finely activated
carbon is produced by thermal decomposition (carbonization without air) some
polymers.
Decisive influence
on the pore structure of activated carbons have the raw materials for their
production. According to the results of experiments, the effect on the ability
of the soil substrate to retain nutrients biochar, due to the fact that the
morphology of biochar has a complicated porous structure, characterized by a
great variety of forms. Biochar was examined with a transmission electron
microscope. (Figure 2) shows images of the surface of sorbents based on RSH at different
temperatures and carbonation) initial rice husk; b and c, d, e, f) in the
pyrolysis 450°С.
From electron microscopic image of the original sample RSH it shows that the sample consists of various kinds of carbon particles: carbon fiber consisting of rounded particles, ellipsoidal particles and denser carbon structures. In the process of carbonization increases pore size varies sorbent structure is synthesized. Electron microscopic studies have shown the formation of the morphology and structure of biochar. The biochar structure there are a large variety of morphological forms of the thin membrane films to nano-sized carbon fiber. Adding biochar to the soil enhances its fertility by raising the exchange capacity for cations. Increasing the cation exchange capacity is due to the carboxylate groups on the surface of the biochar, as well as organic acid carboxylate groups adsorbed biochar.
Foreign researchers have shown that the use of biochar obtained at temperatures of 300-400°C takes precedence when applied to the soil to improve its fertility. High pyrolysis temperature (700-800°C) may affect the relatively low level of biochar oxidation and thus the lack of a significant effect of supplementation on its exchange capacity for cations. The higher the pyrolysis temperature usually cause condensation of aromatic structures and even the formation of graphitic nuclei. Such highly condensed aromatic carbon has a smaller surface area and fewer oxidizable functional groups are more open than (less than fused) aromatic carbon structure. High-temperature biochar also more resistant to chemical oxidation and microbial. Rekaltsitratnye characteristics of high-temperature biochar would be a desirable feature when removing atmospheric CO2 and carbon storage in the soil [16]. Our main goal here is to increase the exchange capacity for cations values can therefore be assumed that the addition of biochar obtained by low-temperature pyrolysis, more preferably to increase soil fertility.
Research
based biochar rice husk revealed that may be obtained by carbonizing a
developed structure with a larger specific surface and porosity, which improves
its sorption properties. For example, electron-microscopic studies and spectral
analysis of soils contaminated with zinc smelter emissions shown in the control
variant there is zinc, and the version with biochar in the elemental
composition of the zinc is present in (Table 3) (Figure
3 a, b). Thus, spectral analysis indicated the sorbent properties of
biochar.
In variants of the experiment for the rehabilitation of
contaminated soil emissions of zinc plant was made electronic microanalysis
soil monitoring and the version with biochar, in order to detect adsorption of
heavy metals (Zn, Pb), in electron probe microanalyzer Superprob 733 Dzheol
company (Japan). The results showed only adsorbed zinc, but not lead sorption
detected. Perhaps this is due to the temperature pyrolysis produce biochar. (Figure 4 a,b) clearly shows the biochar with a vivid manifestation of the structure. The
National Nanotechnology Laboratory performed open-electron microscopy and
elemental analysis of soil incubated biochar. soil structure Snapshots control
samples and samples with biochar based soil sampling depth performed on an
electron microscope SEM Quarta 3 D 200i.
To test biochar as a sorbent of heavy metals was laid on the site of field experience intense accumulation of pollutants. The soil cover of the experimental plot was plowed in, depending on the root system of planting holes for trees will be at least 60 × 60 × 100 cm, shrubs 30 × 30 × 50 cm. Under the trees were added 1.2 kg of biochar, under the high bushes of 0.9 kg under low shrubs 0.6 kg of biochar. By planting herbs and mixtures of 30 kg per 100 m2. Descriptions section showed that the natural flora is limited to two or three species, and in some areas formed monoceros. The vast majority of plants is in a depressed state. Under the influence of toxic emissions on the leaves are formed burns, changing life-form in the direction of reducing the habit, there is drying branches and axial crop shoots, weakened vegetative and generative development.
Studies on the survival fitomeliorantov in extremely harsh environmental conditions, the impact of the mining industry showed that biochar improves soil environment and, to some extent serves as a barrier to the entry of heavy metals in the roots of plants. It noted the selective effect of biochar on the survival rate, the nature of the vegetation development and morpho-physiological indicators of established plants, enhancing their overall resistance to a complex of negative external factors. Sorption barrier biochar carbonized rice husk positive impact on the survival of maple yasenelistnogo- Acernegundo L., Fieldfare ryabinolistnogo- Sorbaria sorbifolia (L.) A. Br., Lantsetnogo- ash Fraxinus lanceolata Borkh., Turf belogo- Swida alba (L.) Opiz. Relatively better morphological and physiological indicators showed at povisloy- birch Betula pendula Roth, lilac amurskoy- Syringa amurensis Rupr, yagodnoy- apple Malus baccata (L.) Borckh., The Hungarian lilac -Syringa josikae Jacq. fil. and Wolf-lilac Syringa wolfii Schneid.
The plants absorb from the surrounding environment practically all chemical elements. The ash composition of man-made landscapes plants shows that different parts of the plants absorb and accumulate certain chemical elements. Thus, litter and roots of grass plants have the highest priority and the ash in the ash chemical element are silicon, calcium, sulfur, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, nitrogen contained minimal. Timbers have a lower ash content. The composition of the ash depends on the growing conditions of the environment as herbaceous and woody plants. [17] The study found that the main sources of pollution is a zinc plant. The factory emission zone of influence manifest erosion of the soil in the form of a continuous flushing, formation of furrows, deep gullies and ravines. The soil loses power due to the flushing of the upper horizon. The morphology of the soil horizons seen significant cuts seal. Priority pollution elements are lead, copper and zinc. Concentrations of heavy metals exceed maximum permissible concentration. The negative impact of plant emissions on vegetation is manifested by the presence of clumps of sparse vegetation, surviving the individuals willow and dropped copies, lack of vegetation over large areas. The vast majority of plants is in a depressed state. Under the influence of toxic emissions on the leaves are formed burns, there is drying branches and axial crop shoots, weakened vegetative and generative development.
Survival rate used assortment of trees and shrubs in the technogenic contaminated area was 75%. All plants are planted after the growing season are in a weakened and depressed. The protective plantations enterprises industrial zone and pilot plantings, tree crops are subject to considerable damage of toxic gases during the growing season. In particular, the appearance of chlorotic spots and leaf margins desiccation, loss of blossoming buds, young shoots and generative organs. A more satisfactory growth and development rates among industrial zone landings detected in Syringa L., Euonymus europaea L., Sorbaria sorbifolia (L.) A. Br and Symphoricarpos albus (L.) Blake., Spiraea japonica L.
Despite the short duration of the test (2years) the effects of biochar carbonized rice husk to neutralize toxic compounds and improve the sustainability and survival of plants we can say on the positive effects. To improve the performance needed to identify the necessary dosage of biochar, cultivation depth and duration of influence. Creating a sorption barrier is possible with the integrated application of biochar with the addition of mineral dressing, stimulants, phytoregulators and others. The drug improves the physico-chemical composition of the soil and increase the resistance of plants to stressful environmental conditions.
In experimental plantations, tree crops susceptible to significant damage of toxic gases during the growing season. In particular, the appearance of chlorotic spots and leaf margins desiccation, loss of blossoming buds, young shoots and generative organs. Analytical data is possible to determine the content of heavy metals in the soil as a gross, and their mobile forms. Priority pollution elements are zinc, lead, copper and cadmium. As a result of analysis of the content of heavy metals in the investigated chernozem leached soil on all elements exceed the maximum permissible limits. Increased concentrations of heavy metals observed in the upper layers. With the zinc plant are emissions of heavy metals, which have a negative impact on soil and vegetation area zinc plant. This area is very dirty.
Excess dirt shrub plants growing in this area compared to the control plots, with their growing on shrub plant species is: Cadmium - in 351.56 times; zinc - to 218.09 times; Lead - in 212.41-fold, etc. All plants are planted after the growing season are in a weakened and depressed. In certain instances, there is a tendency to dried out against a background of weak growth and the total weight of the plants, the death of a number of skeletal shoots that have a negative impact on the nature of the over-wintering in subsequent years. (2014-2015). At risk are additionally not less than 9% of the number of planted species.
Despite the short duration of the test (2years) the effects of biochar carbonized rice husk to neutralize toxic compounds and improve the sustainability and survival of plants we can say on the positive effects. To improve the performance needed to identify the necessary dosage of biochar, cultivation depth and duration of influence. Creating a sorption barrier is possible with the integrated application of biochar with the addition of mineral dressing, stimulants, phytoregulators and others. The drug improves the physico-chemical composition of the soil and increase the resistance of plants.
4. Conclusion
Zinc Plant Emissions of heavy metals pollute the environment, the emission area of distribution in circumference occupies a large area of disturbed soil cover and devoid of vegetation, with the manifestations of erosion processes in the form of failures, gullies, and flushing of the upper layers of the soil. Protective plantation enterprises of the industrial zone and pilot plantings, tree crops are subject to considerable damage of toxic gases in the form of the appearance of chlorotic spots and leaf margins desiccation, loss of blossoming buds, young shoots and generative organs.
The ash
composition of man-made landscapes plants shows that different parts of the plants
absorb and accumulate certain chemical elements. Timbers have a lower ash
content. The composition of the ash depends on the growing conditions of the
environment as herbaceous and woody plants. The spectral and electron
microscopic analysis of polluted soil showed about biochar sorption element
zinc. In spite of the short duration of the test (2years) the effects of
biochar carbonized rice husk to neutralize toxic compounds and improve the
sustainability and survival of plants can be stated about its positive effect.
To improve the performance needed to identify the necessary dosage of biochar,
cultivation depth and a long time his stay in the soil.
Figure 1(a-b): Soil of Around the Plant (а) Erosion Process
Vegetation (b) Soil Without Vegetation.
Figure 2: Electron Micrographs
of the Sample RSH-450°C.
Figure
3(a-b):
Elemental Composition of Soil а) control Option b) Using Biochar Option.
Figure 4(a-b): Experimental
Plot (Black Earth Soil Contaminated with Zinc Smelter Emissions) а) Control
Without Bio Carbon b) With Carbon.
Raw materials |
Content % |
||||||||
CaO |
SiO2 |
Al2O3 |
Fe2O3 |
MgO |
SO3 |
Na2O |
K2O |
Organic compounds |
|
Rice husk |
0,61 |
15,64 |
0,24 |
0,12 |
0,45 |
0,18 |
0,48 |
0,28 |
82 |
Table 1: Chemical Composition of Rice Husk
No |
Composition |
Content |
1 |
Water |
3,75- 24,08 |
2 |
Ash |
11,86-31,78 |
3 |
pentosan |
4,52-37,0 |
4 |
Cellulose |
43,32-43,12 |
5 |
lignin |
19,20-46,97 |
6 |
Protein |
1,21-8,75 |
7 |
Fats |
0,38-6,62 |
Table 2: Rice Husk's Main Component.
Elements |
Wt% Mass fraction (control option) |
Wt% Mass fraction (variant using bio carbon) |
C |
12.12 |
13.62 |
O |
48.75 |
43.78 |
Na |
1.13 |
2.95 |
Mg |
1.17 |
0.92 |
Al |
6.87 |
6.03 |
Si |
22.55 |
20.51 |
K |
1.70 |
1.52 |
Ca |
0.69 |
0.55 |
Ti |
0.64 |
0.50 |
Fe |
4.39 |
5.13 |
Zn |
- |
4.49 |
Table 3: Spectral Analysis of the Soil on the Variant of the Experiment.
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