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Sun L, Zhang Y, Wu B, Hu E, Li L, Qu L, Li S. Impact of particle size separation on the stabilisation efficiency of heavy-metal-contaminated soil: a meta-analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. PROCESSES & IMPACTS 2024. [PMID: 39221488 DOI: 10.1039/d4em00308j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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The separation of heavy-metal-contaminated soil by particle size is crucial for minimising the volume of contaminated soil because of the pronounced variability in the heavy-metal distribution among different soil particle sizes. However, relevant analyses on the effect of soil particle size sorting on stabilisation are limited. Therefore, we screened 2766 peer-reviewed papers published from January 2010 to April 2022 in the Web of Science database, of which 117 met the screening requirements, and conducted a meta-analysis to explore how soil particle size sorting and the interaction between sorting particle size and soil properties affect the stabilisation of heavy metals. The results showed that: (1) For fractionations ≤0.15 mm and from 0.15-2 mm, the materials demonstrating the highest average unit stabilisation efficiency were phosphate (45.0%/%) and organic matter (59.5%/%), respectively. (2) The smaller the size of soil particles, the greater the effect of the initial pH on stabilisation efficiency. (3) Similarly, for soil organic matter, smaller particle sizes (≤0.15 mm) combined with a lower initial content (≤1%) significantly increased the heavy metal stabilisation efficiency. (4) The impact of soil particle size fractionation on unit stabilisation efficiency was observed to be similar for typical heavy metals, specifically Cd and Pb. The relationship between particle size and unit stabilisation efficiency shows an inverted U shape. Particle size sorting can affect the distribution of heavy metals, but the type of stabilisation agent should also be considered in combination with the soil properties and heavy metal types.
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- Lixia Sun
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, P.R. China.
- Institute of Resources and Environmental Sciences, School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P.R. China
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- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, P.R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, P.R. China.
- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Contaminated Soil Remediation by Bio-physicochemical Synergistic Process, Shenyang 110016, P.R. China
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- Institute of Resources and Environmental Sciences, School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P.R. China
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- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, P.R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, P.R. China.
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- Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, P.R. China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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Li J, Li X, Fischel M, Lin X, Zhou S, Zhang L, Wang L, Yan J. Applying Red Mud in Cadmium Contamination Remediation: A Scoping Review. TOXICS 2024; 12:347. [PMID: 38787126 PMCID: PMC11125661 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12050347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Red mud is an industrial solid waste rarely utilized and often disposed of in landfills, resulting in resource waste and environmental pollution. However, due to its high pH and abundance of iron and aluminum oxides and hydroxides, red mud has excellent adsorption properties which can effectively remove heavy metals through ion exchange, adsorption, and precipitation. Therefore, red mud is a valuable resource rather than a waste byproduct. In recent years, red mud has been increasingly studied for its potential in wastewater treatment and soil improvement. Red mud can effectively reduce the migration and impact of heavy metals in soils and water bodies. This paper reviews the research results from using red mud to mitigate cadmium pollution in water bodies and soils, discusses the environmental risks of red mud, and proposes key research directions for the future management of red mud in cadmium-contaminated environments.
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- Jintao Li
- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Chuzhou University, Chuzhou 239000, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory, USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Science, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China, Nanjing 210042, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Chuzhou University, Chuzhou 239000, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Chuzhou University, Chuzhou 239000, China
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- Ecological Environment Bureau of Chuzhou City, Chuzhou 239000, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Chuzhou University, Chuzhou 239000, China
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Li Q, Yan W, Li M, Chen X, Wu T, He X, Yao Q, Yan Y, Li G. Contrasting effects of a traditional material of polyaluminum chloride and an emerging material of lanthanum carbonate capping on sediment internal phosphorus immobilization. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 917:170538. [PMID: 38296068 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Polyaluminum chloride (PAC) is a traditional material used for immobilizing sediment internal phosphorus (P) in field-scale experiment. Lanthanum carbonate (LC) is an emerging material which have been used in immobilizing sediment internal P in laboratory. To promote LC in practice, the premise is that it does have advantages over traditional material when used. Herein, a 90-day incubation experiment was conducted comparing the effectiveness and mechanism of LC and PAC capping in controlling sediment internal P. The results of isotherm experiment and XPS analysis indicated that the adsorption mechanism of P onto LC and PAC involved ligand exchange and formation of inner-sphere La/Al-O-P complexes. The incubation experiment revealed that PAC capping was more effective in reducing pore water soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP), exhibiting a reduction of up to 81.32 % but showed a decrease trend. However, LC capping resulted in a reduction of pore water SRP up to 52.84 % and maintained stability. On average, LC and PAC capping reduced SRP flux by 0.27 and 0.32 μg·m-2d-1, respectively relative to the control sediment. Moreover, LC capping facilitated the formation of Fe(III)/Mn(IV) oxyhydroxides, leading to an increased P adsorption, whereas PAC capping facilitated the reduction of Fe(III)/Mn(IV) minerals with P release. Additionally, LC capping resulted in the reduction of a higher ratio of mobile P/TP to stable P forms than PAC capping, as compared to the control. In contrast to PAC capping which converted mobile P to stable NaOH-rP, LC capping transformed mobile P and NaOH-rP into more stable HCl-P and ResP. Both LC and PAC capping caused variations in sediment bacterial communities. Nevertheless, PAC capping heightened the risk of Co, Ni, Cu, and Pb releases in sediment compared to LC capping. In summary, this study suggested that LC capping surpassed PAC capping in immobilizing sediment internal P.
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- Qi Li
- College of Hydrology and Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; National Key Laboratory of Water Disaster Prevention, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- College of Hydrology and Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; National Key Laboratory of Water Disaster Prevention, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Water Disaster Prevention, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Nanjing 210042, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- College of Hydrology and Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- College of Hydrology and Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- College of Hydrology and Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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- College of Hydrology and Water Resources, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China
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Zhang T, He Y, Hu S, Ge J, Chen T, Shan H, Ji T, Yu D, Liu Q. Facile Preparation of Polyacrylonitrile-Based Activated Carbon Fiber Felts for Effective Adsorption of Dipropyl Sulfide. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:252. [PMID: 38257052 PMCID: PMC10820270 DOI: 10.3390/polym16020252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Activated carbon fibers (ACFs) derived from various polymeric fibers with the characteristics of a high specific surface area, developed pore structure, and good flexibility are promising for the new generation of chemical protection clothing. In this paper, a polyacrylonitrile-based ACF felt was prepared via the process of liquid phase pre-oxidation, along with a one-step carbonization and chemical activation method. The obtained ACF felt exhibited a large specific surface area of 2219.48 m2/g and pore volume of 1.168 cm3/g, as well as abundant polar groups on the surface. Owing to the developed pore structure and elaborated surface chemical property, the ACF felt possessed an intriguing adsorption performance for a chemical warfare agent simulant dipropyl sulfide (DPS), with the highest adsorption capacity being 202.38 mg/g. The effects of the initial concentration of DPS and temperature on the adsorption performance of ACF felt were investigated. Meanwhile, a plausible adsorption mechanism was proposed based on the kinetic analysis and fitting of different adsorption isotherm models. The results demonstrated that the adsorption process of DPS onto ACF felt could be well fitted with a pseudo-second-order equation, indicating a synergistic effect of chemical adsorption and physical adsorption. We anticipate that this work could be helpful to the design and development of advanced ACF felts for the application of breathable chemical protection clothing.
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- Tianhao Zhang
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Technical Fiber Composites for Safety and Protection, School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China (H.S.); (T.J.)
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Technical Fiber Composites for Safety and Protection, School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China (H.S.); (T.J.)
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Technical Fiber Composites for Safety and Protection, School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China (H.S.); (T.J.)
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Technical Fiber Composites for Safety and Protection, School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China (H.S.); (T.J.)
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- Jiangsu Sutong Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd., Nantong 226005, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Technical Fiber Composites for Safety and Protection, School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China (H.S.); (T.J.)
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Technical Fiber Composites for Safety and Protection, School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China (H.S.); (T.J.)
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- Jiangsu Sutong Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd., Nantong 226005, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Technical Fiber Composites for Safety and Protection, School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China (H.S.); (T.J.)
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An D, Sun Y, Yang YL, Shi XL, Chen HJ, Zhang L, Suo G, Hou X, Ye X, Lu S, Chen ZG. A strategy-purifying wastewater with waste materials: Zn 2+ modified waste red mud as recoverable adsorbents with an enhanced removal capacity of congo red. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 645:694-704. [PMID: 37167918 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.04.176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The strategy, called purifying wastewater with waste materials (PWWM), can simultaneously improve the secondary utilization of industrial waste materials and in turn, reduce environmental pollution. However, the PWWM strategy has still not been extensively used because of its low purification efficiency of organic pollutants and extremely difficult secondary utilization process. Herein, we use zinc aluminum silicate (ZAS) to modify waste granular red mud (GRM) to form a recoverable adsorbent, called ZAS/GRM adsorbent. The ZAS has been found to exhibit exceptional adsorption performance with the ability to firmly anchor onto the surface of GRM, in which heavy metal ions can effectively solidify and reduce their outflow. Furthermore, many voids have been tactfully designed in the ZAS/GRM adsorbents by using a water vapor project, which provide more active sites for congo red (CR) organic dye, thereby remarkably improving the removal efficiency of CR. From our purification of CR, we find that the CR adsorption capacity of the ZAS/GRM adsorbent is 3.509 mg g-1, which is four times higher than pure GRM (0.820 mg g-1). This study demonstrates our PWWM strategy is highly effective and can inspire more research on waste reuse.
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- Dongdong An
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Physics and Center for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia
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- School of Environment and Chemistry, Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Green Catalysis Center, and College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Physics and Center for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.
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