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He C, Ding Y, Li C, Yan W, Mao A, Wei S, Li M. Cost-effective core@shell structured zero-valent iron nanoparticles @ magnetic (nZVI@Fe 3O 4) for Cr(vi) removal from aqueous solutions: preparation by disproportionation of Fe(ii). RSC Adv 2023; 13:26983-26994. [PMID: 37692341 PMCID: PMC10485737 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03133k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) and its composites are known for their excellent ability to remove Cr(vi), but their preparation can be expensive due to the reduction processes. This study presents a cost-effective method to prepare core@shell structured nZVI@Fe3O4 nanocomposites using a novel Fe(ii) disproportionation reaction. The nZVI@Fe3O4 was thoroughly characterized using various techniques, including FESEM, HRTEM, EDS, XPS, XRD, FTIR, and VSM. Batch experiments were performed to evaluate the removal efficiency of nZVI@Fe3O4 in eliminating Cr(vi) ions from aqueous solutions, while classical models were employed to investigate the influencing factors associated with the removal process. The results showed that a 0.7 mg per ml NaOH solution reacted with Fe(ii) at 150 °C for 0.5 h could be used to prepare nZVI@Fe3O4 composites efficiently and inexpensively. nZVI@Fe3O4 was able to remove more than 99% of Cr(vi) from both simulated Cr(vi) solutions and real electroplating wastewater, and the recovery and preparation could be easily performed using external magnets to separate it from the solution. At pH 6.0, the maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) for Cr(vi) reached 58.67 mg g-1. The reaction mechanism was discussed from the perspective of electron transfer. Overall, the results suggest that nZVI@Fe3O4, an efficient adsorbent prepared using an environmentally friendly and inexpensive Fe(ii) disproportionation reaction, is a promising option for the treatment of Cr(vi) from industrial wastewater and other contaminated water sources.
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- Chuan He
- College of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology Ma'anshan 243000 China
- Jiuquan Vocational and Technical College Jiuquan 735000 China
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- College of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology Ma'anshan 243000 China
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- College of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology Ma'anshan 243000 China
- Xuancheng Industrial Technology Research Institute, Anhui University of Technology Xuancheng 242002 China
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- Jiuquan Vocational and Technical College Jiuquan 735000 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University of Technology Ma'anshan 243000 China
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- College of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology Ma'anshan 243000 China
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- College of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology Ma'anshan 243000 China
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Efficient removal of europium radionuclides from natural and seawater using mesoporous carbon-based material. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Noli F, Dafnomili A, Sarafidis G, Dendrinou-Samara C, Pliatsikas N, Kapnisti M. Uranium and Thorium water decontamination via novel coated Cu-based nanoparticles; the role of chemistry and environmental implications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 838:156050. [PMID: 35598664 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The removal of radioactive contaminants from aquifers is a matter of great concern. In this paper, coated copper-based nanoparticles (Cu-based NPs) were investigated as sorbent materials to remove uranium and thorium from low-level wastes, and especially from water, considering the influences of temperature, time, concentration, and pH. Cu-based NPs were derived through a hydrothermal synthesis from copper nitrate degradation in the presence of the bifunctional with COOH-terminated PEG, TEG as well as PEG 8000. The characterization was undertaken using XRD, TEM, TG/DTG, FTIR, and SEM-EDS. Isotherm models such as Langmuir and Freundlich were applied, while kinetic data were successfully reproduced by the pseudo-second-order equation and thermodynamic parameters were calculated. To investigate the removal mechanisms, UV-fluorescence and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used. In the case of uranium, the predominant mechanism includes the formation of surface complexes, followed by extensive reduction (65%) of U(VI) to less soluble U(IV) while in the case of thorium, surface precipitation dominates. Copper nanoparticles exhibited significant U(VI) uptake capacity resulting in a decrease of the U-concentration below the acceptable limit of 30 μg/L and can be successfully applied in water treatment technology.
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- Fotini Noli
- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, International Hellenic University, P.O. Box 141, GR-57400 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Verma S, Kim KH. Graphene-based materials for the adsorptive removal of uranium in aqueous solutions. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2022; 158:106944. [PMID: 34689036 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ground water contamination by radioactive elements has become a critical issue that can pose significant threats to human health. Adsorption is the most promising approach for the removal of radioactive elements owing to its simplicity, effectiveness, and easy operation. Among the plethora of functional adsorbents, graphene oxide and its derivatives are recognized for their excellent potential as adsorbent with the unique 2D structure, high surface area, and intercalated functional groups. To learn more about their practical applicability, the procedures involved in their preparation and functionalization are described with the microscopic removal mechanism by GO functionalities across varying solution pH. The performance of these adsorbents is assessed further in terms of the basic performance metrics such as partition coefficient. Overall, this article is expected to provide valuable insights into the current status of graphene-based adsorbents developed for uranium removal with a guidance for the future directions in this research field.
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- Swati Verma
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Korea
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Korea.
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Purification of uranium-contaminated radioactive water by adsorption: A review on adsorbent materials. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gado M, Rashad M, Kassab W, Badran M. Highly Developed Surface Area Thiosemicarbazide Biochar Derived from Aloe Vera for Efficient Adsorption of Uranium. RADIOCHEMISTRY 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s1066362221030139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Wang Y, Zhang W, Chen J, Guo Y. Preparation and characterization of a new Ca/Fe-phosphate composite and its adsorption properties for uranyl ions. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-021-07704-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Synthesis and characterization of UTSA-76 metal organic framework containing Lewis basic sites for the liquid-phase adsorption of UVI. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Wang Z, Liu Z, Ye T, Wang Y, Zhou L. Removal of uranyl ions from aqueous media by tannic acid-chitosan hydrothermal carbon: equilibria, kinetics and thermodynamics. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-020-07452-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Manganese ferrite (MnFe2O4) as potential nanosorbent for adsorption of uranium(VI) and thorium(IV). J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-019-06953-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Wang X, Chen L, Wang L, Fan Q, Pan D, Li J, Chi F, Xie Y, Yu S, Xiao C, Luo F, Wang J, Wang X, Chen C, Wu W, Shi W, Wang S, Wang X. Synthesis of novel nanomaterials and their application in efficient removal of radionuclides. Sci China Chem 2019; 62:933-967. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1007/s11426-019-9492-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Efficient scavenging of uranium (VI) using porous hexagonal boron nitride by a combined process of surface adsorption and induced precipitation crystallization. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-019-06644-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Xiu T, Liu Z, Yang L, Wang Y. Removal of thorium and uranium from aqueous solution by adsorption on hydrated manganese dioxide. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-019-06634-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Synthesis of novel nanomaterials and their application in efficient removal of radionuclides. Sci China Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-019-9492-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Xie Y, Chen C, Ren X, Wang X, Wang H, Wang X. Emerging natural and tailored materials for uranium-contaminated water treatment and environmental remediation. PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE 2019; 103:180-234. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2019.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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Papynov EK, Tkachenko IA, Maiorov VY, Pechnikov VS, Fedorets AN, Portnyagin AS, Dran’kov AN, Buravlev IY, Grishin AV, Tananaev IG, Avramenko VA. Nanostructured Magnetic Sorbents for Selective Recovery of Uranium(VI) from Aqueous Solutions. RADIOCHEMISTRY 2019. [DOI: 10.1134/s1066362219010053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Zeng H, Lu L, Gong Z, Guo Y, Mo J, Zhang W, Li H. Nanoscale composites of hydroxyapatite coated with zero valent iron: preparation, characterization and uranium removal. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-019-06451-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Removal of U (VI) from acidic and alkaline aqueous solutions by zero-valent iron nanoparticles. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-018-6293-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Kong L, Zhang H, Shih K, Su M, Diao Z, Long J, Hou L, Song G, Chen D. Synthesis of FC-supported Fe through a carbothermal process for immobilizing uranium. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2018; 357:168-174. [PMID: 29886361 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.05.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Revised: 04/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The abundant generation of uranium (U), a radioactive nuclide, engenders a severe hazard to the environment. Iron based materials were used to immobilize U from water, however, the immobilization is limited by the agglomeration of nanoparticle Fe. In this study, a novel carbothermal process was proposed to synthesize flour carbon (FC) supported nano-flake Fe (Fe-FC). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and nitrogen isotherm adsorption-desorption analysis were conducted to characterize Fe-FC. The immobilization characteristics were investigated through batch sorption experiments. Results indicated that nano-flake was appropriately dispersed on the surface. The sorption capacity reached 19.12 mg/g when the initial concentration of U and the dosage of Fe-FC were 20 mg/L and 1 g/L, respectively. Langmuir isotherm sorption and pseudo-second-order models were fitted well to sorption experimental data. The sorption mechanism is ascribed to surface chemisorptions between U(VI) and Fe-FC. Subsequently, X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis validated that formation of Fe2UO3 contributed to the favorable immobilization of U and that Fe2UO3 was the fate of U.
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- Lingjun Kong
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, 510301, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Kuncham K, Nair S, Durani S, Bose R. Efficient removal of uranium(VI) from aqueous medium using ceria nanocrystals: an adsorption behavioural study. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-017-5279-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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