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Wu W, Wang J. High efficiency adsorption of uranium by magnesia-silica-fluoride co-doped hydroxyapatite. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141398. [PMID: 38342147 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141398] [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: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
Abstract
Hydroxyapatite has a high affinity to uranium, and element doping can effectively improve its adsorption performance. In this study, magnesia-silica-fluoride co-doped hydroxyapatite composite was prepared by hydrothermal method, and the effect of single-phase and multiphase doping on the structure and properties of the composites was investigated. The results showed that the specific surface area of Mg-Si-F-nHA composites increased by 63.01% after doping. Comparing with nHA, U(VI) adsorption capacity of Si-nHA, Mg-Si-nHA and Mg-Si-F-nHA composites increased by 13.01%, 17.39% and 22.03%, respectively. The adsorption capacity of Mg-Si-F-nHA composite reached 1286.76 mg/g. Adsorbent dosage and pH obviously affected U(VI) adsorption, and the experimental data can be fitted well by PSO and Sips models. The physicochemical characterization before and after adsorption suggested that complexation, ion exchange and precipitation participated in uranium adsorption. In conclusion, different elements doping can effectively improve the uranium adsorption properties of hydroxyapatite composites.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wenjun Wu
- Laboratory of Environmental Technology, INET, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Laboratory of Environmental Technology, INET, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Radioactive Waste Treatment, INET, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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de Araujo LG, Vieira LC, Canevesi RLS, da Silva EA, Watanabe T, de Padua Ferreira RV, Marumo JT. Biosorption of uranium from aqueous solutions by Azolla sp. and Limnobium laevigatum. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:45221-45229. [PMID: 35146605 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19128-8] [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: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The main goal of this study was to assess alternatives to the current challenges on environmental quality and circular economy. The former is here addressed by the treatment of radioactively contaminated solutions, and the latter by using abundant and low-cost biomass. In this paper, we examine the biosorption of hexavalent uranium (U(VI)) in a batch system using the macrophytes Limnobium laevigatum and Azolla sp. by three operational parameters: biomass dose, metal ion concentration, and contact time. Simulated solutions were firstly addressed with two biomasses, followed by studies with real liquid organic radioactive waste (LORW) with Azolla sp. The batch experiments were carried out by mixing 0.20 g biomass in 10 mL of the prepared solution or LORW. The total contact time employed for the determination of the equilibrium times was 240 min, and the initial U(VI) concentration was 0.63 mmol L-1. The equilibrium times were 15 min for L. laevigatum and 30 min for Azolla sp. respectively. A wide range of initial U(VI) concentrations (0.25-36 mmol L-1) was then used to assess the adsorption capacity of each macrophyte. Isotherm models validated the adsorption performance of the biosorption process. Azolla sp. presented a much higher U(VI) uptake (0.474 mmol g-1) compared to L. laevigatum (0.026 mmol g-1). When in contact with LORW, Azolla sp. removed much less uranium, indicating an adsorption capacity of 0.010 mmol g-1. In conclusion, both biomasses, especially Azolla sp., can be used in the treatment of uranium-contaminated solutions.
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- Leandro Goulart de Araujo
- IPEN/CNEN, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, 2242 - Cidade Universitária, Sao Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil.
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- IPEN/CNEN, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, 2242 - Cidade Universitária, Sao Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Rua da Faculdade 645 - Jardim La Salle, Toledo, PR, 85903-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Rua da Faculdade 645 - Jardim La Salle, Toledo, PR, 85903-000, Brazil
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- IPEN/CNEN, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, 2242 - Cidade Universitária, Sao Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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- IPEN/CNEN, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, Instituto de Pesquisas Energéticas e Nucleares, 2242 - Cidade Universitária, Sao Paulo, SP, 05508-000, Brazil
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