Određivanje teških metala u zemljištu i biomasi primenom potenciometrijske striping analize

In this paper the determination of lead, cadmium and zinc in soil and biomass was performed using potentiometric stripping analysis (PSA). In order to establish the optimal experimental conditions for PSA of Pb, Cd and Zn, the influence of pH value, time of metals extraction, stirring rate of the solution and the thickness of the mercury layer, as the working electrode, was investigated. The influence of mentioned parameters was tested for individual and simultaneous metals determination. The achieved limits of determination of single ions were for: lead 22.5 μg dm-3, cadmium 16.2 μg dm-3 and zinc 18.8 μg dm-3. The obtained results deviated from the expected for 1.1%, 1.9% and 1.8%, for lead, cadmium and zinc, respectively. For simultaneous determination, the method is tested using the ions contents as follows: 45.0 μg dm-3 for lead, 32.5 μg dm-3 for cadmium and 37.5 μg dm-3 for zinc. The relative errors for simultaneous determination were: 4.6% for lead, 1.9% for cadmium and 1.9% for zinc. For the established optimal conditions, except for lead, deviations did not exceed ±2%. It is shown that potentiometric stripping analysis is usable for individual and simultaneous determination of lead, cadmium and zinc in soil and biomass.U ovom radu je opisana primena potenciometrijske striping analize (PSA) za određivanje olova, kadmijuma i cinka u uzorcima zemljišta i biomase. U cilju utvrđivanja optimalnih eksperimentalnih uslova ispitivan je uticaj pH vrednosti rastvora, vremena izdvajanja metala iz rastvora, brzine mešanja rastvora i debljine filma žive, kao radne elektrode. Uticaj ovih parametara je ispitan za pojedinačno i istovremeno određivanje analiziranih metala. Postignute granice kvantifikacije pojedinačnih određivanja su za: olovo 22.5 μg dm-3, kadmijum 16.2 μg dm-3 i cink 18.8 μg dm-3. Dobiveni rezultati odstupaju od očekivanih vrednosti 1.1%, 1.9% i 1.8%, za olovo, kadmijum i cink, respektivno. Pri istovremenom određivanju sva tri ispitivana jona, metoda je testirana pri sledećim koncentracijama: 45.0 μg dm-3 za olovo, 32.5 μg dm-3 za kadmijum i 37.5 μg dm-3 za cink. Relativne greške simultanog određivanja su bile: 4.6% za olovo, 1.9% za kadmijum i 1.9% za cink. Obzirom da greške određivanja ne prelaze ±2%, osim za olovo, dobijeni rezultati ukazuju da se PSA može primeniti i za istovremeno određivanje sadržaja olova, kadmijuma i cinka u zemljištu i biomasi

Green Plasticizer for Poly(vinyl chloride) Re-Granulate Production: Case Study of Sustainability Concept Implementation

The increase in waste polymer recycling has helped in promoting sustainability, and together with the use of renewable raw materials, it has become a widespread concept with positive effects on both the economy and ecology. Accordingly, the aim of this study was the synthesis of “green” plasticizers, marked as LA/PG/PET/EG/LA, formed from waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and bio-based platform chemicals propylene glycol (PG) and levulinic acid (LA). The structure of the obtained plasticizers was complex, as confirmed by results from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis. The LA/PG/PET/EG/LA plasticizers and waste poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) were used in an optimized technology for PVC re-granulate production. The hardness of the PVC-based material with “green” plasticizers, in comparison to commercial plasticizer dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), increased by 11.3%, while migration decreased. An improved material homogeneity and wettability of the fibers by the matrix were observed using SEM analysis of the material’s fracture surface, with a higher efficiency of intermolecular interactions leading to better mechanical performances of the newly designed materials. Thus, LA/PG/PET/EG/LA are unique materials with good compounding and plasticizing potential for PVC, as revealed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). In that manner, the use of bio-renewable resources and recycled polymers will contribute to diminishing waste polymer generation, contributing to a lower carbon footprint

Spectrophotometric characterization of red wine color from the vineyard region of Metohia

Five types of red wine produced from the grape varieties from the Metohia region (vintage 2014) were characterized on the basis of their chromatic properties. The properties of bottled wines: Merlot, Vranac, Prokupac, Cabernet and Game were analyzed. Chromatic characteristics of these wines were observed four times during the year - spectrophotometer measurements were performed on wines aged 0, 4, 8 and 12 months. Intensity, hue and brilliance of color of these wines were determined (by the usual method of Glories). The amount of coloring matter was determined by the usual method of Durmishidze and the percentage of polymeric anthocyanins was calculated as well. Wine ageing decreased the color intensity while the color hue value increased. It was also found that contribution of wine color red pigment decreased with wine ageing, while the percentage of yellow pigment in wine increased. The total amount of colored substances in wines studied decreased with wine ageing, while the percentage of polymeric pigments in wine increased. This study presents the methodology for analyses of the chromatic characteristics, and explains the origin influence of wine on these properties. On the basis of these correlations the quality of red wine can be established

Sorption of lead, cadmium and zinc from air sediments applying natural wool fiber

The aim of this study is to investigate the possibilities of removing lead, cadmium, and zinc from air by sorption natural wool fibers (NWF), thus evaluating possible application of the wool materials in direct protection of air from the influence of heavy metals. Metal detection was done (before and after the sorption process) by potentiometric stripping analysis. Sorption experiments were done in two ways: by immersing NWF in model solutions (prepared by the working standard solutions and deionized water), and by immersing NWF in solutions of sediments from the air. The influence of mass sorbent, sorption time, pH, and temperature on the sorption of lead, cadmium, and zinc were experimentally examined. Effectiveness of lead, cadmium, and zinc sorption by applying natural wool fibers is shown as the sorption capacity (a ratio between metal concentration before and after sorption and sorbent mass). Sorbent of 0.1 g NWF mass in neutral environment collects: after 10 min 23,9% of lead, 19,0% of cadmium, and 21,3% of zinc; whereas after 30 min 71.5% of lead, 69.6% of cadmium, and 69.4% of zinc. NWF of the same mass in acidic environment shows lower sorption capabilities, for pH 4.5 the effective sorption is: 68.6% of lead, 66.8% of cadmium, and 66.6% of zinc; whereas for pH 2.1 NWF sorption is 54.6% of lead, 53.2% of cadmium, and 52.9% of zinc. Optimal pH range for application of this sorption during the experiment material is 4.5-7.0. The sorption was made in solutions with pH 2.1 due to potentiometric stripping analysis application conditions. Temperature significantly impacts the tested material sorption characteristics. When temperature slightly increases, regardless of the inflicted damage, NWF keeps its functionality. When temperature is higher than 60°C, the sorbent effectiveness is reduced. The NWF sorption capacity is lowest at 100°C: for lead 11.63 μg g−1, for cadmium 8.18 μg g−1, and for zinc 9.41 μg g−1. Results of the experimental research have shown that a high degree of removal (about 70%) can be achieved provided that the mass of the sorbent rages from 0,06−0,1 g, contact time is long enough (30 min), and that there are no significant effects of temperature and pH

Development and application of potentiometric stripping analysis

This paper focuses on the voltammetric determination of lead, cadmium and zinc in water. Two ways of determining were investigated: individually and all three metals simultaneously. The experiments were performed using the Potentiometric Stripping Analysis (PSA). Determination of metals in real samples was preceded by preliminary tests. Preliminary investigations were performed in order to determine the optimal conditions of measurement. It was concluded that the process of determining was for most part influenced by: pH, time of metals extraction, stirring rate of the solution and the thickness of the mercury layer on the working electrode. The smallest concentrations of metals which can be determined using this method are: for lead 22.48 μg dm-3, for cadmium 16.23 μg dm-3 and for zinc 18.75 μg dm-3. The obtained results deviated from the actual 1.12% for lead, 1.91% for cadmium and 1.81% for zinc. All tests (individually and simultaneously) were conducted from model solution with concentration as follows: 44.96 μg dm-3 for lead, 32.47 μg dm-3 for cadmium and 37.50 μg dm-3 for zinc. The results of individual measurements deviated by 1.02% lead, 1.90% for cadmium and 1.89% for zinc. Simultaneously the contents were lower than real for: -4.58% for lead, cadmium for -1.91% and -1.89% for zinc. For the conditions determined, except for lead, deviations did not exceed ±2% . This indicates that Potentiometric Stripping Analysis is a good way of individual and simultaneous determination of lead, cadmium and zinc and for determination of their concentrations in water (river and groundwater)

Analysis quality soil from the aspect of application simultaneous potentiometric stripping analysis

The research described in this paper is directed towards the development and application of simultaneous potentiometric stripping analysis for the determination of heavy metals (lead, cadmium and zinc) in the soil of the northern part of the territory of Kosovo and Metohija. The experiments were carried out: I) the module solution (prepared from standard solutions of metal working and deionized water), II) in the soil samples. The selected two types of land: agricultural (location next to the road in the vicinity of industrial areas) and non-agricultural (parks and playgrounds). To that end are analyzed, compared and separated optimum parameters: The working electrode is formed by depositing layer of mercury on glassy carbon with a constant stream of -49.90 µA, pH 1.6 and time deposit with a 240 s from a solution of mercury(II) nitrate. The extracting of metals from solution was performed at pH 2.1 and the potential of -1.400 V. Soil samples are after the drying, homogenisation and sifting translated in solution by dissolving with concentrated nitric and hydrochloric acid. The results of this study revealed are deviations for: lead -4.58%, cadmium -1.91% and zinc -1.89%. Was found that landfills mining Kombinat Trepca have a significant influence on the quality of the soil. Was found that mining landfills of Trepca have a significant influence on the quality of the soil. The highest content of investigated metals were found in soils in the immediate proximity passive and active mining landfills. Content of investigated elements, on almost all measuring places along the road, have had values above the maximum allowable

Innovative environmentally friendly technology for copper(II) hydroxide production

The innovative laboratory procedure for the synthesis of copper(II) hydroxide in the form of the aqueous suspension was developed. The reaction mechanism consists of the reaction between copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate and sodium carbonate by successive ion exchange of carbonate ions with the hydroxide ones in a multistep process. Production of copper(II) carbonate and sodium sulphate by reacting of copper(II) sulphate with sodium carbonate was followed by addition of sodium hydroxide solution whereby the product, copper(II) hydroxide, was obtained by releasing an equimolar amount of sodium carbonate. It was determined that, the equimolar reaction of copper(II) sulphate and sodium hydroxide lead to the maximal reactants exploitation. Sodium phosphate, formed in the final process stage by addition of 10% phosphoric acid solution, acted as a copper(II) hydroxide stabilizer. High yield of the product was obtained by optimizing the synthesis parameters: reaction time, molar ratio of reactants and the reaction temperature. The obtained product was formulated to obtain a commercial product, which is used as a fungicide and bactericide

A new kinetic model for the common juniper essenstial oil extraction by microwave hydrodistillation

The main objective of the present study was to model the kinetics of essential oil extraction from swelled ground juniper berries by classic hydrodistillation (HD) and microwave-assisted hydrodistillation (MAHD). A new phenomenological kinetic model was developed on the basis of the juniper essential oil extraction mechanism that assumed three mass transfer processes occurring simultaneously: washing, unhindered diffusion and hindered diffusion. The new model was compared to the existing kinetic models. Among the tested models, the new model had the smallest mean relative percentage deviation and the highest corrected Akaike information criterion value. In addition, that, the new model was verified for HD and MAHD of essential oils from some other plant materials. On the basis of the above-mentioned facts, the new model can be recommended for modeling the kinetics of essential oil extraction by both HD and MAHD.Peer-reviewed manuscript: [http://technorep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5031