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Zhang X, Wu Z, Wu Y, Giwa AS, Huang S, Niu L. Visible-light-driven simultaneous decontamination of multi-antibiotics by facile synthesized BiOCl loaded food wastes biochar. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 316:120683. [PMID: 36400142 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Environmental dissemination caused by widespread use of antibiotics has been regarded as a possible hazard to aquatic ecosystem and human health. The increasing misgivings make it imperative to develop a novel catalyst with remarkable visible-light-driven activity to remove antibiotics, especially for their simultaneous decontamination. Herein, C/BiOCl composites were successfully prepared by decorating BiOCl nanosheets on food wastes biochar (C) by a simple hydrolysis strategy. Not only the binary system of tetracycline antibiotics, but also the ternary mixture could be simultaneously photodegraded over 25% C/BiOCl within 15 min irradiation. The improved photocatalytic activities could be ascribed to the introduction of biochar, endowing increased surface area, enhanced separation of photo-generated charge carriers, and better light absorption. The as-prepared 25% C/BiOCl also demonstrated satisfactory stability and positive removal effect in actual water samples. The present work provides new insights into the development of biochar-based photocatalysts for simultaneous degradation of multiple antibiotics.
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- Xiaoqian Zhang
- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Nanchang Institute of Science and Technology, Nanchang, 330108, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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Ye S, Tan X, Yang H, Xiong J, Zhu H, Song H, Chen G. Catalytic removal of attached tetrabromobisphenol A from microplastic surface by biochar activating oxidation and its impact on potential of disinfection by-products formation. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 225:119191. [PMID: 36215841 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.119191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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There are numerous studies concerning the impacts of widespread microplastic pollution on the ecological environment, and it shows synergistic effect of microplastics and co-exposed pollutants in risk enhancement. However, the control methods for removing harmful pollutants from microplastic surface to reduce their ecological toxicity has rarely been explored. In this paper, magnetic graphitized biochar as a catalyst is shown to achieve 97% removal of tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) from microplastics by biochar mediated electron transfer. The changes in the surface and structure of microplastics caused by various aging processes affected the pollutant attachment and subsequent removal efficiency. After chlorination, the highest disinfection by-product (DBP) generation potential was observed by the group of microplastics attached with TBBPA. The oxidation system of biochar activating peroxodisulfate (PDS) can not only reduce the kinds of DBPs, but also greatly reduce the total amount of detected DBPs by 76%, as well as reducing the overall toxicity. This paper highlights an overlooked contribution of pollutant attachment to the potential risks of DBP generated from natural microplastics during chlorination process, and provides the underlying insights to guide the design of a biochar-based catalyst from wastes to achieve the removal of TBBPA from microplastics and reduce the risks and hazards of co-contamination.
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- Shujing Ye
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, Nanning 530004, PR China
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- Guangxi Bossco Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Nanning 530007, PR China
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- Guangxi Bossco Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Nanning 530007, PR China
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Zhang X, Wu Y, Giwa AS, Xiong J, Huang S, Niu L. Improving photocatalytic activity under visible light over a novel food wastes biochar-based BiOBr nanocomposite. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 297:134152. [PMID: 35245591 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Biochar (C) applied in synthesizing photocatalysts to eliminate water pollution has been intensively investigated. Herein we report the first use of biochar pyrolyzed from food wastes at 400 °C (400C) and 700 °C to construct C/BiOBr composites via a facile hydrolysis approach. Photocatalytic performances could be significantly improved by choosing the appropriate carbonization temperature and adjusting the content of C in C/BiOBr composites. The prepared 1%400C/BiOBr exhibited the best photodegradation capacity towards methylene orange (20 mg/L) and tetracycline (50 mg/L). A series of characterization results illustrated that smooth structure and surface properties (oxygen functional groups and persistent free radicals) of 400C played an important role in enhancing the photocatalytic activities. Mechanism exploration suggested that h+ and ˙O2- were the main active species thus contributing to photodegradation. This study provided a new insight into utilization of biochar derived from food wastes in photocatalysis and environmental remediation.
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- Xiaoqian Zhang
- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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Khasim S, Almutairi HM, Eid Albalawi S, Salem Alanazi A, Alshamrani OA, Pasha A, Darwish AAA, Hamdalla TA, Panneerselvam C, Al-Ghamdi SA. Graphitic Carbon Nitride Decorated with Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as a Novel High-Performance Biomimetic Electrochemical Sensing Platform for Paracetamol Detection. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-022-02334-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zhang J, Yang X, Shi J, Zhao M, Yin W, Wang X, Wang S, Zhang C. Carbon matrix of biochar from biomass modeling components facilitates electron transfer from zero-valent iron to Cr(VI). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:24309-24321. [PMID: 34822090 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17713-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biochar-harbored zero-valent iron (ZVI/BC) has been extensively used to detoxify hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). However, the role played by biochar in promoting electron transfer of ZVI and Cr(VI) reduction was not fully uncovered. Herein, three biomass modeling components (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin) and their blends were utilized to synthesize ZVI/BC via co-pyrolysis with hematite. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that hematite was successfully reduced to ZVI in nitrogen ambience. Batch sorption experiment showed that mass ratio (hematite to lignocellulosic component) of 1:20 is most optimal for reduction of Cr(VI) by ZVI/BCs. ZVI supported by BC derived from cellulose, hemicellulose, and their binary mixture demonstrated better Cr(VI) removal capacity (23.8-38.3 mg g-1) owing to higher ordered and graphitic carbon structure as revealed by Raman spectrum. In addition, lower Tafel corrosion potentials and smaller electrochemical impedance arc radiuses were observed based on electrochemical analysis, suggesting their higher electrical conductivity and faster electron transfer, whereas the BCs derived from lignin and lignin-containing hybrids were not conducive to electron transfer of ZVI due to lower degree of graphitization, thus compromising Cr(VI) removal by ZVI/BC (7.7-17.7 mg g-1). As per X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis, reduction, complexation, and co-precipitation were the main mechanisms for Cr(VI) removal. The present study provided a scientific evidence for screening plant-derived biomass feedstock with high contents of cellulose and hemicellulose and low lignin content to fabricate ZVI/BC to achieve high Cr(VI) removal.
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- Jian Zhang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, People's Republic of China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, People's Republic of China.
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, Jiangsu, China.
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Nanjing, China.
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- School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science & Technology, Hangzhou, 310023, China.
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Enhanced electrochemical performance of olive stones-derived activated carbon by silica coating for supercapacitor applications. J APPL ELECTROCHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10800-021-01623-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Li Y, Zhang X, Deng J, Yang X, Wang J, Wang Y. Hierarchical porous biochar derived from cotinus coggygria flower by using a novel composite activator for supercapacitors. Chem Phys Lett 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2020.137325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Gomez-Martin A, Martinez-Fernandez J, Ruttert M, Winter M, Placke T, Ramirez-Rico J. Porous Graphene-like Carbon from Fast Catalytic Decomposition of Biomass for Energy Storage Applications. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:21446-21458. [PMID: 31867540 PMCID: PMC6921631 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b03142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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A novel carbon material made of porous graphene-like nanosheets was synthesized from biomass resources by a simple catalytic graphitization process using nickel as a catalyst for applications in electrodes for energy storage devices. A recycled fiberboard precursor was impregnated with saturated nickel nitrate followed by high-temperature pyrolysis. The highly exothermic combustion of in situ formed nitrocellulose produces the expansion of the cellulose fibers and the reorganization of the carbon structure into a three-dimensional (3D) porous assembly of thin carbon nanosheets. After acid washing, nickel particles are fully removed, leaving nanosized holes in the wrinkled graphene-like sheets. These nanoholes confer the resulting carbon material with ≈75% capacitance retention, when applied as a supercapacitor electrode in aqueous media at a specific current of 100 A·g-1 compared to the capacitance reached at 20 mA·g-1, and ≈35% capacity retention, when applied as a negative electrode for lithium-ion battery cells at a specific current of 3720 mA·g-1 compared to the specific capacity at 37.2 mA·g-1. These findings suggest a novel way for synthesizing 3D nanocarbon networks from a cellulosic precursor requiring low temperatures and being amenable to large-scale production while using a sustainable starting precursor such as recycled fiberwood.
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- Aurora Gomez-Martin
- Dpto.
Física de la Materia Condensada, Universidad de Sevilla, Avda. Reina Mercedes SN, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
- Instituto
de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (CSIC-Univ. Sevilla), Avda. Américo Vespucio 49, 41092 Sevilla, Spain
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- Dpto.
Física de la Materia Condensada, Universidad de Sevilla, Avda. Reina Mercedes SN, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
- Instituto
de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (CSIC-Univ. Sevilla), Avda. Américo Vespucio 49, 41092 Sevilla, Spain
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- MEET
Battery Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 46, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- MEET
Battery Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 46, 48149 Münster, Germany
- Helmholtz
Institute Münster, IEK-12, Forschungszentrum Jülich
GmbH, Corrensstraße
46, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- MEET
Battery Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 46, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Dpto.
Física de la Materia Condensada, Universidad de Sevilla, Avda. Reina Mercedes SN, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
- Instituto
de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (CSIC-Univ. Sevilla), Avda. Américo Vespucio 49, 41092 Sevilla, Spain
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Asim N, Badiei M, Alghoul MA, Mohammad M, Fudholi A, Akhtaruzzaman M, Amin N, Sopian K. Biomass and Industrial Wastes as Resource Materials for Aerogel Preparation: Opportunities, Challenges, and Research Directions. Ind Eng Chem Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.9b02661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Nilofar Asim
- Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Independent Researcher, Razavi 16, 91777-35843 Mashhad, Iran
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- Center of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 31261 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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