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Tang W, Hsiao CY, Lin SL, Wu JL, Kim DR, Wu YL, Huang CE, Song M. Mitigation of PBDE net discharge in hazardous waste thermal treatment system through reintroducion of sludge and fly ash into GASMILD operations. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 364:143026. [PMID: 39121964 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143026] [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: 04/27/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
Abstract
The presence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in consumer products, waste treatment processes, and treated ashes poses a significant environmental threat. Due to the lack of research on the removal of PBDEs during waste incineration, this study investigated the effectiveness of a Hazardous Waste Thermal Treatment System (HAWTTS) utilizing reburning of sludge and fly ash (SFA) with gasification-moderate or intense low-oxygen dilution (GASMILD) combustion for PBDE removal. The closed-loop treatment of sludge and ash within the HAWTTS provides a potential pathway for near-zero PBDE emissions. The GASMILD combustion addresses potential combustion issues associated with fly ash recirculation. The system achieved an impressive overall removal efficiency of 98.4% for PBDEs, with minimal stack emissions (2.45 ng/Nm³) and a negative net discharge rate (-1.02 μg/h). GASMILD combustion played a crucial role (92.7%-97.6% destruction) in addressing challenges associated with high-moisture feedstocks and SFA residues. Debromination of highly brominated PBDEs occurred within the incinerator, resulting in an increased proportion of lower brominated PBDEs in the bottom slag compared to the feedstock. Air Pollution Control Devices (APCDs) achieved a total PBDE removal efficiency of 74.4%. However, the hydrophobic nature of PBDEs limited removal efficiency in scrubbers (36.0%) and cyclonic demisters (37.86%). This study demonstrates that reintroducing SFA into the GASMILD combustion process offers an effective and environmentally sustainable strategy for reducing net PBDE levels in hazardous waste. This approach also provides additional benefits such as energy conservation, reduced carbon emissions, and lower operating costs associated with secondary treatment of thermally treated byproducts.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wei Tang
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 70101, Taiwan.
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- Environmental Resource and Management Research Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 70101, Taiwan
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 70101, Taiwan
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- Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging-contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, 83347, Taiwan; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, 83347, Taiwan
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Synthesis and characterization of a reusable layered tin titanium phosphate for removing Cu(II). J SOLID STATE CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2022.123362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Maaloul N, Oulego P, Rendueles M, Ghorbal A, Díaz M. Enhanced Cu(II) adsorption using sodium trimetaphosphate-modified cellulose beads: equilibrium, kinetics, adsorption mechanisms, and reusability. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:46523-46539. [PMID: 32696406 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10158-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The current study is focused on the simple synthesis of two novel biosorbent beads: BASB/STMP and CNFB/STMP, derived respectively from bleached almond shell (BAS) and cellulose nanofiber from almond shell (CNF) by means of chemical crosslinking with sodium trimetaphosphate (STMP). These biosorbents were thoroughly characterized in terms of structure (FTIR), texture (N2 adsorption-desorption), thermal behavior (TGA/DTG), morphology (SEM), and surface properties (XPS). The adsorption kinetics of Cu(II) ions onto BASB/STMP and CNFB/STMP materials proved the chemisorption interaction between Cu(II) ions and the STMP functionalized beads. The BASB/STMP equilibrium data were successfully described by the Redlich-Peterson model and the CNFB/STMP data by the Sips model which disclosed maximum adsorption capacities of 141.44 mg g-1 and 147.90 mg g-1, respectively. Furthermore, the BASB/STMP bioadsorbent offers easy regeneration and better reusability with high efficiency (> 83%). This study sheds light on the preparation of low-cost adsorbents for wastewater treatment in order to improve the competitiveness and eco-friendliness of agrowaste-based processes.
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- Najeh Maaloul
- Applied Thermodynamic Research Laboratory LR18ES33, National Engineering School of Gabes, University of Gabes, Avenue Omar Ibn El Khattab, 6029, Gabes, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Oviedo, C/ Julián Clavería s/n, E-33071, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Oviedo, C/ Julián Clavería s/n, E-33071, Oviedo, Spain
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- Applied Thermodynamic Research Laboratory LR18ES33, National Engineering School of Gabes, University of Gabes, Avenue Omar Ibn El Khattab, 6029, Gabes, Tunisia
- Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Gabes, University of Gabes, Avenue Omar Ibn El Khattab, 6029, Gabes, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Oviedo, C/ Julián Clavería s/n, E-33071, Oviedo, Spain.
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