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Chen X, Song X, Chen W, Ao T. Enhanced phosphorus electrosorption using Fe, N-co-doped porous electrode via capacitive deionization. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:3381-3395. [PMID: 37191243 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2023.2215457] [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: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Excessive phosphorus discharge causes water eutrophication and disturbs the homeostasis of aquatic ecosystems. Capacitive deionization (CDI) has been proven to be a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technology for removing phosphorus. Raw carbon (Raw C) electrodes are widely used in CDI. However, the phosphorus removal capacity of most unmodified Raw C still needs to be enhanced. Therefore, the Fe, N-co-doped carbon prepared in this study was expected to further improve the phosphorus removal performance. Herein, the optimal electrode with 5% Fe (FeNC) had an approximately 2.7 times higher adsorption capacity than Raw C. At a low concentration (5 mg P/L), FeNC exhibited a high maximum removal capacity of 4.28 mg P/g. Under reversed voltage, the phosphorus was easily desorbed by deionized water. Ion competition studies showed that coexisting ions adversely affected phosphorus adsorption onto FeNC in the order SO42- > NO3- > Cl-. Furthermore, the energy consumption of FeNC was calculated to be as low as 0.0069 kWh/g P and 0.023 kWh/m3 water under 1.2 V. More importantly, phosphorus removal by FeNC during CDI was demonstrated in simulated natural water from the Jinjiang River (Chengdu, China). This study indicated that FeNC is expected to be a potential electrode for CDI dephosphorization.
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- Xing Chen
- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
- College of Water Resource and Hydropower, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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Chenxi Y, Haiou Z, Jian W, Yingguo W. Facile fabrication of sulfonated porous yeast carbon microspheres through a hydrothermal method and their application for the removal of cationic dye. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11326. [PMID: 38760428 PMCID: PMC11101640 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62283-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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Water pollution containing dyes become increasingly serious environmental problem with the acceleration of urbanization and industrialization process. Renewable adsorbents for cationic dye wastewater treatment are becoming an obstacle because of the difficulty of desorbing the dye from the adsorbent surface after adsorption. To overcome this dilemma, herein, we report a hydrothermal method to fabricate sulfonic acid modified yeast carbon microspheres (SA/YCM). Different characterization techniques like scanning electron microscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction have been used to test the SA/YCM. Decorated with sulfonic acid group, the modified yeast carbon microspheres possess excellent ability of adsorbing positively charged materials. The removal rate of Methyl blue (MB) by renewable adsorbent SA/YCM can reach 85.3% when the concentration is 500 mg/L. The SA/YCM regenerated by HCl showed excellent regeneration adsorption capacity (78.1%) after five cycles of adsorption-desorption regeneration experiment. Adsorption isotherm and kinetic behaviors of SA/YCM for methylene blue dyes removal were studied and fitted to different existing models. Owing to the numerous sulfonic acid groups on the surface, the SA/YCM showed prominent reusability after regeneration under acidic conditions, which could withstand repeated adsorption-desorption cycles as well as multiple practical applications.
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- Yang Chenxi
- Institute of Land Engineering and Technology, Shaanxi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd, Xi'an, 710075, China.
- ShaanXi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China.
- Key Laboratory of Degraded and Unused Land Consolidation Engineering, The Ministry of Natural Resources. Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China.
- Shaanxi Provincial Land Consolidation Engineering Technology Research Center, Xi'an, 710075, China.
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- Institute of Land Engineering and Technology, Shaanxi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd, Xi'an, 710075, China
- ShaanXi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China
- Key Laboratory of Degraded and Unused Land Consolidation Engineering, The Ministry of Natural Resources. Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Land Consolidation Engineering Technology Research Center, Xi'an, 710075, China
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- Institute of Land Engineering and Technology, Shaanxi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd, Xi'an, 710075, China
- ShaanXi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China
- Key Laboratory of Degraded and Unused Land Consolidation Engineering, The Ministry of Natural Resources. Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Land Consolidation Engineering Technology Research Center, Xi'an, 710075, China
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- Institute of Land Engineering and Technology, Shaanxi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd, Xi'an, 710075, China
- ShaanXi Provincial Land Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China
- Key Laboratory of Degraded and Unused Land Consolidation Engineering, The Ministry of Natural Resources. Ltd., Xi'an, 710075, China
- Shaanxi Provincial Land Consolidation Engineering Technology Research Center, Xi'an, 710075, China
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Wu W, Zhang J, Zhu W, Zhao S, Gao Y, Li Y, Ding L, Ding H. Novel manganese and nitrogen co-doped biochar based on sodium bicarbonate activation for efficient removal of bisphenol A: Mechanism insight and role analysis of manganese and nitrogen by combination of characterizations, experiments and density functional theory calculations. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 399:130608. [PMID: 38499202 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130608] [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: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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A novel porous manganese and nitrogen co-doped biochar (Mn-N@SBC) was synthesized via one-step pyrolysis, utilizing loofah agricultural waste as the precursor and NaHCO3 as the activator. The behavior of bisphenol A adsorbed on Mn-N@SBC was evaluated using static batch adsorption experiments. Compared to direct manganese-nitrogen co-doping, co-doping based on NaHCO3 activation significantly increased the specific surface area (231 to 1027 m2·g-1) and adsorption capacity (15 to 351 mg·g-1). Wide pH (2-10) and good resistance to cation/anion, humic acid and actual water demonstrated the robust adaptability of Mn-N@SBC to environmental factors. The significantly reduced specific surface area after adsorption, adverse effects of ethanol and phenanthrene on the removal of bisphenol A, and theoretically predicted interaction sites indicated the primary adsorption mechanisms involved pore filling, hydrophobicity, and π-π-electron-donor-acceptor interaction. This work presented an approach to create high-efficiency adsorbents from agricultural waste, offering theoretical and practical guidance for the removal of pollutants.
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- Wenlong Wu
- School of Energy and Environment, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, China; Engineering Research Center of Biofilm Water Purification and Utilization Technology of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, China; Engineering Research Center of Biofilm Water Purification and Utilization Technology of Ministry of Education, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, China.
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243032, China.
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Kumar A, Mustafa MA, Fouly A, Bains PS, Sharma R, Bisht YS, Awwad EM, Singh P. NiO x/PANI nanocomposite doped carbon paste as electrode for long-term stable and highly efficient perovskite solar cells. RSC Adv 2024; 14:13374-13383. [PMID: 38660528 PMCID: PMC11040547 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra01287a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Carbon-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a hopeful alternative in the realm of photovoltaics. They are considered promising due to their affordability, remarkable durability in humid environments, and impressive electrical conductivity. One approach to address the cost issue is to use affordable counter electrodes in PSCs that do not require organic hole transport materials (HTMs). This study utilized an innovative and economical method to create NiOx/PANI nanocomposites. Later, these nanoparticles were integrated into a carbon paste to act as an HTM. This incorporation is intended to optimize charge extraction, improve interfacial contact, align energy levels, reduce energy loss, minimize charge recombination, and protect the perovskite (FAPbI3) surface from degradation. The optoelectronic properties of these devices were investigated, and all cells showed improved efficiency compared to control cells. The NiOx/PANI doped carbon (NiOx/PANI+CE) exhibited excellent performance due to strong hole conductivity, well-aligned energy levels, and the formation of stepwise band alignment at the perovskite interface.
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- Anjan Kumar
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, GLA University Mathura-281406 India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University P.O. Box 800 Riyadh 11421 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jain (Deemed-to-be) University Bengaluru Karnataka-560069 India
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vivekananda Global University Jaipur Rajasthan 303012 India
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- School of Engineering and Technology, Shobhit University Gangoh Uttar Pradesh-247341 India
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Arka Jain University Jamshedpur Jharkhand-831001 India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Uttaranchal Institute of Technology, Uttaranchal University Dehradun-248007 India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University P.O. Box 800 Riyadh 11421 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology Patiala India
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Wang M, Yan R, Shan M, Liu S, Tang H. Fabrication of crown ether-containing copolymer porous membrane and their enhanced adsorption performance for cationic dyes: Experimental and DFT investigations. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141363. [PMID: 38346508 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141363] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Adsorptive separation membranes are widely utilized for the removal of toxic dyeing pollutants from dyeing wastewater. However, developing novel adsorption membranes with large adsorption capacities and enhanced adsorption performance for dyes in actual wastewater poses a significant challenge. This study focuses on the fabrication of crown ether-containing copolymer porous membrane (CRPM) and investigation of the adsorption performance of dyes from aqueous solutions. The morphology structure and pore size distribution revealed that the membrane was endowed with rich micropores and hierarchical porous structures. Three typical cationic dyes (MB, RhB, CV) and an anionic dye (MO) were selected to evaluate the adsorption behavior. The results of adsorption isotherms and kinetics demonstrated that the adsorption data could be well-fitted using the Freundlich and pseudo-first-order kinetic models, the thermodynamic parameters revealed that the adsorption process of dyes on CRPM is a spontaneous endothermic reaction. The membrane exhibited excellent adsorption performance for cationic dyes, with RhB displaying a higher maximum adsorption capacity than previously reported porous membranes. Notably, dynamic adsorption-desorption filtration demonstrated a rapid removal efficiency, with RhB, MB, and CV achieving removal rates of 99.09%, 98.63%, and 99.14% respectively, after five cycles. The filtration volume of the CRPM membrane was 2.4-fold greater than that of a traditional PVDF membrane when applied to actual dyeing wastewater. DFT theoretical calculations were employed to elucidate the adsorption mechanism. These calculations confirmed the significant roles of electrostatic interactions, H-bonds and π-π interactions in facilitating the high-efficiency adsorption of cationic dyes. These findings highlight the potential of the crown ether-containing copolymer as a promising material for adsorption separation membranes in the treatment of dyeing wastewater.
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- Meng Wang
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui, 241000, China.
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Fan Z, Zhou X, Lu Q, Gao ZF, Deng S, Peng Z, Han W, Chen X. Synthesis of sewage sludge biochar in molten salt environment for advanced wastewater treatment: Performance enhancement, carbon footprint and environmental impact reduction. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 250:121072. [PMID: 38150858 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.121072] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Sewage sludge (SS) pyrolysis to produce biochar is a vital approach for treating and utilizing SS, while reducing the carbon footprint of SS disposal. However, the high inorganic content in SS results in low carbon content and underdeveloped pore structure of biochar prepared under inert atmospheres. There is a significant risk of secondary pollutant emissions, including CO2, SO2, and NOx. In this study, we propose an innovative approach that utilizes excess molten salts, specifically a Li-Na-K molten carbonate (MC) and a Li-Na-K molten chloride (MCH), to create a medium-temperature liquid phase reaction environment (500 °C) for SS pyrolysis. This environment promotes the functional enhancement of biochar (SSB-MC and SSB-MCH) and in-situ absorption of secondary pollutants. The pore structure of SSB-MC and SSB-MCH are greatly optimized. Thanks to the dissolution of calcium-silicon-aluminum-based minerals by molten salt, the carbon content is also significantly increased. The increased specific surface area and surface-enriched functional groups (O, N, P, etc.) of SSB-MC result in greatly enhanced adsorption performance for Rhodamine B (27.9 to 89.1 mg g-1). SSB-MCH, due to the increased iron and phosphorus doping, also exhibits enhanced Fenton oxidation capability. Life cycle assessments demonstrate that the molten salt processes effectively reduce the carbon footprint, energy consumption, and environmental impact.
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- Zeyu Fan
- Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, Research Center of Water Engineering Safety and Disaster Prevention of Ministry of Water Resources, Wuhan 430010, China.
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- Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, Research Center of Water Engineering Safety and Disaster Prevention of Ministry of Water Resources, Wuhan 430010, China
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- Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, Research Center of Water Engineering Safety and Disaster Prevention of Ministry of Water Resources, Wuhan 430010, China
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- Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, Research Center of Water Engineering Safety and Disaster Prevention of Ministry of Water Resources, Wuhan 430010, China
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- Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, Research Center of Water Engineering Safety and Disaster Prevention of Ministry of Water Resources, Wuhan 430010, China
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- Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, Research Center of Water Engineering Safety and Disaster Prevention of Ministry of Water Resources, Wuhan 430010, China
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- Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, Research Center of Water Engineering Safety and Disaster Prevention of Ministry of Water Resources, Wuhan 430010, China
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- Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute, Research Center of Water Engineering Safety and Disaster Prevention of Ministry of Water Resources, Wuhan 430010, China
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An Q, Chen D, Tang Y, Hu Y, Feng Y, Qian K, Yin L. Adsorption of pyrolysis oil model compound (phenol) with plasma-modified hydro-chars and mechanism exploration. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:122611-122624. [PMID: 37971593 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30904-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Phenol is one of the important ingredients of pyrolysis oil, contributing to the high biotoxicity of pyrolysis oil. To promote the degradation and conversion of phenol during anaerobic digestion, cheap hydro-chars with high phenol adsorption capacity were produced. The phenol adsorption capabilities of the plain hydro-char, plasma modified hydro-char at 25 °C (HC-NH3-P-25) and 500 °C (HC-NH3-P-500) were evaluated, and their adsorption kinetics and thermodynamics were explored. Experimental results indicate that the phenol adsorption capability of HC-NH3-P-500 was the highest. The phenol adsorption kinetics of all samples followed the pseudo-second-order equation and interparticle diffusion model, indicating that the adsorption rate of phenol was controlled by interparticle diffusion and chemistry adsorption simultaneously. By DFT calculations, π-π stacking and hydrogen bond are the main interactions for phenol adsorption. It was observed that an enriched graphite N content decreased the average vertical distance between hydro-chars and phenol in π-π stacking complex, from 3.5120 to 3.4532 Å, causing an increase in the negative adsorption energy between phenol and hydro-char from 13.9330 to 23.4181 kJ/mol. For hydrogen bond complex, the average vertical distance decreased from 3.4885 to 3.3386 Å due to the increase in graphite N content; causing the corresponding negative adsorption energy increased from 19.0233 to 19.9517 kJ/mol. Additionally, the presence of graphite N in the hydro-char created a positive diffusion region and enhanced the electron density between hydro-char and phenol. Analyses suggest that enriched graphite N contributed to the adsorption complex stability, resulting in an improved phenol adsorption capacity.
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- Qing An
- Thermal and Environmental Engineering Institute, Mechanical Engineering College, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Multi-Source Solid Wastes Co-Processing and Energy Utilization, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Thermal and Environmental Engineering Institute, Mechanical Engineering College, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China.
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Multi-Source Solid Wastes Co-Processing and Energy Utilization, Shanghai, 201804, China.
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- Thermal and Environmental Engineering Institute, Mechanical Engineering College, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Multi-Source Solid Wastes Co-Processing and Energy Utilization, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Thermal and Environmental Engineering Institute, Mechanical Engineering College, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Multi-Source Solid Wastes Co-Processing and Energy Utilization, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Thermal and Environmental Engineering Institute, Mechanical Engineering College, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Multi-Source Solid Wastes Co-Processing and Energy Utilization, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Thermal and Environmental Engineering Institute, Mechanical Engineering College, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Multi-Source Solid Wastes Co-Processing and Energy Utilization, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Thermal and Environmental Engineering Institute, Mechanical Engineering College, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Multi-Source Solid Wastes Co-Processing and Energy Utilization, Shanghai, 201804, China
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Foong SY, Cheong KY, Kong SH, Yiin CL, Yek PNY, Safdar R, Liew RK, Loh SK, Lam SS. Recent progress in the production and application of biochar and its composite in environmental biodegradation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 387:129592. [PMID: 37549710 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Over the past few decades, extensive research has been conducted to develop cost-effective and high-quality biochar for environmental biodegradation purposes. Pyrolysis has emerged as a promising method for recovering biochar from biomass and waste materials. This study provides an overview of the current state-of-the-art biochar production technology, including the advancements and biochar applications in organic pollutants remediation, particularly wastewater treatment. Substantial progress has been made in biochar production through advanced thermochemical technologies. Moreover, the review underscores the importance of understanding the kinetics of pollutant degradation using biochar to maximize its synergies for potential environmental biodegradation. Finally, the study identifies the technological gaps and outlines future research advancements in biochar production and its applications for environmental biodegradation.
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- Shin Ying Foong
- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, 21030, Malaysia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, 21030, Malaysia; Centre on Technological Readiness and Innovation in Business Technopreneurship (CONTRIBUTE), University of Technology Sarawak, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, 21030, Malaysia; Centre on Technological Readiness and Innovation in Business Technopreneurship (CONTRIBUTE), University of Technology Sarawak, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia; Institute of Sustainable and Renewable Energy (ISuRE), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Centre for Research of Innovation and Sustainable Development, University of Technology Sarawak, No.1, Jalan Universiti, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, 21030, Malaysia; Henan Province International Collaboration Lab of Forest Resources Utilization, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- NV WESTERN PLT, No. 208B, Second Floor, Macalister Road, Penang, Georgetown 10400, Malaysia
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- Energy and Environment Unit, Engineering and Processing Division, Malaysian Palm Oil Board, 6, Persiaran Institusi, Bandar Baru Bangi, Kajang, Selangor 43000, Malaysia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, 21030, Malaysia; Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Center for Transdisciplinary Research, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
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Pei T, Shi F, Hou D, Yang F, Lu Y, Liu C, Lin X, Lu Y, Zheng Z, Zheng Y. Enhanced adsorption of phenol from aqueous solution by KOH combined Fe-Zn bimetallic oxide co-pyrolysis biochar: Fabrication, performance, and mechanism. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 388:129746. [PMID: 37689119 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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In this study, impregnation combined with KOH activation with different mixing methods was used to prepare magnetic biochar. The effects of synthetic method on biochar physicochemical properties and adsorption performance were explored. The results showed that treatment of a Fe-Zn oxide with KOH activation provided excellent adsorption properties with adsorption capacity of 458.90 mg/g due to well-developed microporous structure and rich-in O-containing functional groups as well as exposed oxidizing functional groups (Fe2O3 and FeOOH). Langmuir-Freundlich and pseudo-second-order models accurately fit phenol adsorption. Neutral conditions (pH = 6) and lower ionic strengths were beneficial to phenol removal. Additionally, the predominant adsorption processes were physisorption and chemisorption. Correlation analyses and characterization data confirmed that pore filling, π-π interactions and surface complexation were the dominant driving forces for phenol adsorption. This research provides an environmentally friendly method for utilizing agricultural wastes for the removal of a variety of pollutions from aquatic environment.
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- Tao Pei
- National Joint Engineering Research Center for Highly-Efficient Utilization Technology of Forest Biomass Resources, Southwest Forestry University, College of Materials & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, PR China
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- National Joint Engineering Research Center for Highly-Efficient Utilization Technology of Forest Biomass Resources, Southwest Forestry University, College of Materials & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, PR China
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- National Joint Engineering Research Center for Highly-Efficient Utilization Technology of Forest Biomass Resources, Southwest Forestry University, College of Materials & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, PR China
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- National Joint Engineering Research Center for Highly-Efficient Utilization Technology of Forest Biomass Resources, Southwest Forestry University, College of Materials & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, PR China
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- National Joint Engineering Research Center for Highly-Efficient Utilization Technology of Forest Biomass Resources, Southwest Forestry University, College of Materials & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, PR China
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- National Joint Engineering Research Center for Highly-Efficient Utilization Technology of Forest Biomass Resources, Southwest Forestry University, College of Materials & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, PR China
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- National Joint Engineering Research Center for Highly-Efficient Utilization Technology of Forest Biomass Resources, Southwest Forestry University, College of Materials & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, PR China
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- National Joint Engineering Research Center for Highly-Efficient Utilization Technology of Forest Biomass Resources, Southwest Forestry University, College of Materials & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, PR China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory for High-valued Conversion Technology of Agricultural Biomass (Xiamen University), Fujian Provincial Engineering and Research Center of Clean and High-valued Technologies for Biomass, College of Energy, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, PR China
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- National Joint Engineering Research Center for Highly-Efficient Utilization Technology of Forest Biomass Resources, Southwest Forestry University, College of Materials & Chemical Engineering, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, PR China.
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Zhang Y, Tang Y, Yan R, Li J, Li C, Liang S. Removal performance and mechanisms of aqueous Cr (VI) by biochar derived from waste hazelnut shell. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:97310-97318. [PMID: 37587398 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28603-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Cr (VI) is still of great concern due to its high toxicity, solubility, and mobility. The transformation of waste biomass to biochar is favorable for sustainable development. Hazelnut shell, an agriculture waste, was utilized as precursor to prepare biochar at 700 °C and firstly conducted for Cr (VI) removal. Nearly all 50 mg L-1 of Cr (VI) was removed from aqueous media in 180 min under the optimal conditions. The best compliance with pseudo-second-order kinetic model (R2 = 0.999) and Langmuir isotherm model (R2 = 0.999) indicated Cr (VI) removal was a monolayer chemisorption process. The hazelnut shell biochar exhibited superior performance on Cr (VI) removal at low pH (2.0) and Cr (VI) concentrations (≤ 50 mg L-1). Various techniques illustrated that the predominant mechanism of Cr (VI) removal by hazelnut shell biochar involved electrostatic attraction, reduction, and complexation. This study provides a promising low-cost alternative for Cr (VI) elimination from acidic wastewater and groundwater after extraction following by pH adjustment to 2.0.
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- Yuting Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering (Liubao Tea Modern Industry College), Wuzhou University, Wuzhou, 543002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun, 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun, 130118, China.
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Teng HJ, Xia T, Li C, Guo JZ, Chen L, Wu C, Li B. Facile solvent-free radical polymerization to prepare itaconate-functionalized hydrochar for efficient sorption of methylene blue and Pb(II). BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 377:128943. [PMID: 36958679 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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An itaconate-functionalized hydrochar (IFHC) was prepared from one-step solvent-free radical copolymerization of bamboo hydrochar, itaconic acid, ammonium persulphate and sodium hydroxide in solvent-free environment, and was employed to absorb methylene blue (MB) and Pb(II) from wastewater. Characterizations show IFHC has rich carboxylate and tends to adsorb cationic contaminants. The largest adsorbed quantities of MB and Pb(II) by IFHC are up to 1036 and 291.8 mg·g-1 at 298 K respectively as per the Langmuir isotherm. Sorption of MB and Pb(II) onto IFHC can be expressed well by Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-2nd-order kinetics equations. The high sorption performance depends on the rich carboxylate, which can adsorb MB/Pb(II) through an electrostatic interaction/inner-surface complexation mechanism. The sorptive capacity of regenerated IFHC decreased below 10% after 5 desorption-resorption cycles. Thus, the solvent-free free radical copolymerization is an environmentally-friendly strategy to synthesize novel efficient sorbents that can clean cationic contaminants from wastewater.
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- Hua-Jing Teng
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, PR China.
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François M, Lin KS, Rachmadona N, Khoo KS. Advancement of biochar-aided with iron chloride for contaminants removal from wastewater and biogas production: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 874:162437. [PMID: 36858210 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The use of fossil fuels, emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere, and waste pose a problem to the environment and public health that urgently needs to be dealt with. Among numerous chemical activating agents that can be added to anaerobic digestion (AD) to enhance nutrient removal and increase the quality and quantity of biomethane, iron chloride (FeCl3) is the one that has the lowest cost and is the most environmentally friendly. This state-of-the-art review aims to revise the influence of FeCl3 on the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area of biochar and its ability to increase methane (CH4) yield and remove contaminants from biogas and wastewater. The novelty of the study is that FeCl3, an activating agent, can increase the BET surface area of biochar, and its efficacy increases when combined with zinc chloride or phosphoric acid. Regarding the removal of contaminants from wastewater and biogas, FeCl3 has proven to be an effective coagulant, reducing the chemical oxygen demand (COD) of wastewater and hydrogen sulfide in biogas. The performance of FeCl3 depends on the dosage, pH, and feedstock used. Therefore, FeCl3 can increase the BET surface area of biochar and CH4 yield and remove contaminants from wastewater and biogas. More research is needed to investigate the ability of FeCl3 to remove water vapor and carbon dioxide during biogas production while accounting for a set of other parameters, including FeCl3 size.
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- Mathurin François
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science/Environmental Technology Research Center, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li District, Taoyuan City 32003, Taiwan; Environmental Technology Research Center, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li District, Taoyuan City 32003, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science/Environmental Technology Research Center, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li District, Taoyuan City 32003, Taiwan; Environmental Technology Research Center, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li District, Taoyuan City 32003, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, West Java 45363, Indonesia; Research Collaboration Center for Biomass and Biorefinery between BRIN and Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, West Java 45363, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan..
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Xie J, Liu M, He M, Liu Y, Li J, Yu F, Lv Y, Lin C, Ye X. Ultra-efficient adsorption of diclofenac sodium on fish-scale biochar functionalized with H 3PO 4 via synergistic mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 322:121226. [PMID: 36754196 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Developing safe and efficient diclofenac sodium (DS) removal technology has become a critical issue. This study synthesized the fish-scale biochar by co-pyrolysis of fish scale and phosphoric acid (H3PO4). In addition to increasing the specific surface area and pore volume of fish-scale biochar, H3PO4 assisted in the formation of Graphitic N and sp2 C, as well as reacting with C═O groups to form a significant number of phosphorus-containing groups. All these functional groups could act as major active sites for DS adsorption. Adsorption data could well fit pseudo-second-order and Langmuir models. The maximum adsorption capacity of FSB600-15 for DS was 967.1 mg g-1, which was much better than that reported in the literature. Under the synergistic effect of various mechanisms (pore-filling effect, electrostatic attraction, H-bonding, π-π, and n-π electron donor-acceptor interactions), the DS ultra-efficient adsorption on FSB600-15 was realized. Meanwhile, the DS adsorption by FSB600-15 was an endothermic, spontaneous, and entropy-increasing process. Furthermore, the DS adsorption capacity was more than 426.5 mg g-1 in the actual water, which was sufficient for practical applications.
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- Jia Xie
- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Fuzhou University, Jinjiang, 362200, China
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- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Fuzhou University, Jinjiang, 362200, China; College of Environment & Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China; College of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Putian University, Putian, 351100, Fujian, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- College of Environment & Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Fuzhou University, Jinjiang, 362200, China
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- School of Advanced Manufacturing, Fuzhou University, Jinjiang, 362200, China
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- College of Environment & Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- College of Environment & Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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- College of Environment & Safety Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, China
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Adsorption Performance of Methylene Blue by KOH/FeCl3 Modified Biochar/Alginate Composite Beads Derived from Agricultural Waste. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062507. [PMID: 36985479 PMCID: PMC10052162 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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In this study, high-performance modified biochar/alginate composite bead (MCB/ALG) adsorbents were prepared from recycled agricultural waste corncobs by a high-temperature pyrolysis and KOH/FeCl3 activation process. The prepared MCB/ALG beads were tested for the adsorption of methylene blue (MB) dye from wastewater. A variety of analytical methods, such as SEM, BET, FTIR and XRD, were used to investigate the structure and properties of the as-prepared adsorbents. The effects of solution pH, time, initial MB concentration and adsorption temperature on the adsorption performance of MCB/ALG beads were discussed in detail. The results showed that the adsorption equilibrium of MB dye was consistent with the Langmuir isothermal model and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The maximum adsorption capacity of MCB/ALG−1 could reach 1373.49 mg/g at 303 K. The thermodynamic studies implied endothermic and spontaneous properties of the adsorption system. This high adsorption performance of MCB/ALG was mainly attributed to pore filling, hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions. The regeneration experiments showed that the removal rate of MB could still reach 85% even after five cycles of experiments, indicating that MCB/ALG had good reusability and stability. These results suggested that a win-win strategy of applying agricultural waste to water remediation was feasible.
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Cao Y, Wang L, Kang X, Song J, Guo H, Zhang Q. Insight into atrazine removal by fallen leaf biochar prepared at different pyrolysis temperatures: Batch experiments, column adsorption and DFT calculations. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 317:120832. [PMID: 36493581 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The environmental pollution caused by atrazine in the agricultural production cannot be ignored. In this study, the fallen leaf biochar (LBC) was prepared at three different temperatures (500 °C, 600 °C, and 700 °C) using a simple pyrolysis method (500 LBC, 600 LBC, and 700 LBC) for atrazine adsorption. Batch experiments showed that the performance of LBC in atrazine adsorption improved with rising pyrolysis temperature, and the highest adsorption amount of 700 LBC reached 84.32 mg g-1. Kinetic and isotherm models showed that the adsorption behaviors were both monolayer and multilayer chemisorption. The findings of the characterizations (Elemental analysis, BET, XRD, Raman, FT-IR, and XPS) confirmed that the degree of aromatization determined the adsorption capacity of LBC to atrazine, and π-π electron donor-acceptor interaction was the main adsorption mechanism. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations showed that the highly aromatized biochar was more effective for atrazine adsorption, manifested as smaller molecular distances, higher adsorption energies, more stable complex structures, and stronger π-electron conjugation. In the column adsorption experiments, reducing the inlet flow rate or increasing the bed height extended the breakthrough time and exhaustion time of the breakthrough curves, and 700 LBC still showed good adsorption performance after five cycles. Overall, fallen leaf biochar as a reuse product of resource showed good potential for application in atrazine adsorption, which can be used for atrazine-contaminated water remediation.
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- Yu Cao
- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China.
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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- School of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou, 213164, China
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An Q, Chen D, Zhu Y, Feng Y, Hu Y, Chen H. Promotion of methane production and degradation of pyrolysis oil during its co-anaerobic digestion process via addition of N-doping hydro-chars. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 325:116519. [PMID: 36326522 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Pyrolysis of wastes usually produces toxic pyrolysis oil (PO), which has complex ingredients, including benzene series and long-chain macromolecule organic pollutants. Co-anaerobic digestion (co-AD) can be an economic and high-efficiency method for PO degradation and recovery of methane simultaneously, but complete degradation of PO has not been achieved yet. Addition of a hydro-char in the process is beneficial to PO degradation and methane production. In this study, to further enhance the effectiveness of the hydro-char, nitrogen (N) was doped into the hydro-char by plasma modification in a NH3 atmosphere; and the effectiveness of the N-doped hydro-chars for promoting PO degradation and methane production during the co-AD process were evaluated. The experimental results indicated that all the hydro-chars can reduce the biotoxicity of the PO, improve its degradation during the co-AD process, and increase the methane yield. Compared with the plain hydro-char (HC), the hydro-chars modified at ambient temperature (HC-NH3-P-25) and at 500 °C (HC-NH3-P-500) can help achieving complete PO degradation and increasing the methane yield more effectively. The anaerobic digestor containing the HC-NH3-P-500 had the highest apparent methane yield (169.03 mLCH4/mLPO) and highest COD removal rate (79.5%). The nitrogen content, specific surface area, and electron transfer capability are found to be the key factors affecting PO degradation and methane yield; and the HC-NH3-P-500 had the highest N-doping, most specific surface area and electron transfer capability, explaining its best performance. The microbial communities of the digestate with the addition of the hydro-chars were founded to be richer with Clostridia and Methanosarcina, which could enhance the electron transfer between different microorganisms and contribute to the PO degradation.
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- Qing An
- Thermal and Environmental Engineering Institute, School of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Multi-source Solid Wastes Co-processing and Energy Utilization, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Thermal and Environmental Engineering Institute, School of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Multi-source Solid Wastes Co-processing and Energy Utilization, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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- Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd., Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Thermal and Environmental Engineering Institute, School of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Multi-source Solid Wastes Co-processing and Energy Utilization, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Thermal and Environmental Engineering Institute, School of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Multi-source Solid Wastes Co-processing and Energy Utilization, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Dianji University, Shanghai, 201306, China
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Qiu M, Liu L, Ling Q, Cai Y, Yu S, Wang S, Fu D, Hu B, Wang X. Biochar for the removal of contaminants from soil and water: a review. BIOCHAR 2022; 4:19. [DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s42773-022-00146-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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AbstractBiochar shows significant potential to serve as a globally applicable material to remediate water and soil owing to the extensive availability of feedstocks and conducive physio-chemical surface characteristics. This review aims to highlight biochar production technologies, characteristics of biochar, and the latest advancements in immobilizing and eliminating heavy metal ions and organic pollutants in soil and water. Pyrolysis temperature, heat transfer rate, residence time, and type of feedstock are critical influential parameters. Biochar’s efficacy in managing contaminants relies on the pore size distribution, surface groups, and ion-exchange capacity. The molecular composition and physical architecture of biochar may be crucial when practically applied to water and soil. In general, biochar produced at relatively high pyrolysis temperatures can effectively manage organic pollutants via increasing surface area, hydrophobicity and microporosity. Biochar generated at lower temperatures is deemed to be more suitable for removing polar organic and inorganic pollutants through oxygen-containing functional groups, precipitation and electrostatic attraction. This review also presents the existing obstacles and future research direction related to biochar-based materials in immobilizing organic contaminants and heavy metal ions in effluents and soil.
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Zhang Q, Shi W, Tan W, Xie Z. Apigenin/furfurylamine-based bio-polyamide/cyclophosphazene composite: Preparation and dual applications in dye adsorption and Pb (II) electrochemical probing. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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An J, Nhung NTH, Ding Y, Chen H, He C, Wang X, Fujita T. Chestnut Shell-Activated Carbon Mixed with Pyrolytic Snail Shells for Methylene Blue Adsorption. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15228227. [PMID: 36431712 PMCID: PMC9696031 DOI: 10.3390/ma15228227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Activated carbon has been used to treat organic dyes in water systems; however, the adsorption capacity of the samples studied was limited by the specific surface area and influenced by the pH of the aqueous solution. In this study, a hybrid adsorbent consisting of a mixture (MCS) of activated chestnut shell biochar (CN) and pyrolyzed snail shell material (SS) was developed to solve this problem, with the waste snail shell samples being processed by pyrolysis and the chestnut shell samples chemically pretreated and then pyrolyzed. The BET and SEM results revealed that the SS had a mesoporous fluffy structure with a higher specific surface (1705 m2/g) and an average pore diameter of about 4.07 nm, providing a large number of sites for adsorption. In addition, XPS and FTIR results showed that the main component of SS was calcium oxide, and it also contained a certain amount of calcium carbonate, which not only provided an alkaline environment for the adsorption of biochar but also degradation and photocatalytic capabilities. The results showed that the MCS3-1 sample, obtained when CN and SS were mixed in the ratio of 3:1, had good capacity for adsorption for methylene blue (MB), with 1145 mg/g at an initial concentration of 1300 mg/L (92% removal rate). The adsorption behaviors were fitted with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Freundlich isotherm model, which indicated that the adsorption was multilayer chemisorption with a saturated adsorption capacity of 1635 mg/g. The photocatalytic capacity from the SS composition was about 89 mg/g, and the sorption of MB dye onto the sorbent reached equilibrium after 300 min. The results suggested that MCS3-1 has enormous potential for removing MB from wastewater.
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- Jiahao An
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Qiu B, Shao Q, Shi J, Yang C, Chu H. Application of biochar for the adsorption of organic pollutants from wastewater: Modification strategies, mechanisms and challenges. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Enhanced Removal of Bordeaux B and Red G Dyes Used in Alpaca Wool Dying from Water Using Iron-Modified Activated Carbon. WATER 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/w14152321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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The aim of this research was to explore the removal of Red G and Bordeaux B dyes from water using a packed bed column with conventional carbon (C‐conv) and iron‐modified activated carbon (C–FeCl3). The bands increased in C–FeCl3, corresponding to groups already existing in C‐conv, such as C = C and C‐C, and the appearance of new groups, such as C‐O, C‐Cl, Fe‐Cl and Fe‐O. The total ash content (CT) was CT = (10.53 ± 0.12 and 8.98 ± 0.21)% for C‐conv and C–FeCl3, respectively. A molecular structure in the shape of a cross was noticed in Bordeaux B, which was less complex and smaller than the one in Red G. For fixed‐bed columns, the carbon fraction was (0.43 and 0.85) mm. The pH of the adsorbents was 8.55 for C‐conv and 4.14 for C–FeCl3. Breakthrough curves were obtained and the Thomas model (TM) and Yoon–Nelson model (YNM) were applied. The sorption capacity of Bordeaux B on C‐conv and C–FeCl3 was 𝑞TH: (237.88 and 216.21) mg/g, respectively, but the one of Red G was 𝑞TH: (338.46 and 329.42) mg/g. The dye removal (RT) was over 55%.
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Enhanced oil recovery by sacrificing polyelectrolyte to reduce surfactant adsorption: a classical density functional theory study. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.117957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Xu T, Du J, Zhang J, David W, Liu P, Faheem M, Zhu X, Yang J, Bao J. Microbially-mediated synthesis of activated carbon derived from cottonseed husks for enhanced sulfanilamide removal. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 426:127811. [PMID: 34844799 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This study provided a novel pathway to develop activated carbon with enhanced adsorption performance via feedstock pretreatment by fungi. The growth of Pleurotus ostreatus on cottonseed husks offered this feedstock an advantageous pore size for porous carbon making. The prepared activated carbons derived from cottonseed husks (CSH-ACs) during different fungal growth periods exhibited extraordinary performance than commercial activated carbon for sulfanilamide adsorptive removal. Their experimental data of adsorption capacities for sulfanilamide were 139.43, 146.15, and 146.16 mg g-1, respectively. The adsorption behaviors of sulfanilamide on CSH-ACs were evaluated by kinetic, isotherm and thermodynamic models. Pore filling, hydrogen-bond forming and π-π staking interactions all contributed to the rapid sulfanilamide removal. The microporous-mesoporous structure, stronger hydrophilicity, and richer functional groups moieties owing to the lignocellulose decomposition in the plant wall significantly strengthened the adsorption process on the microbial-mediated activated carbon. The effects of pH and water impurities (H2PO4-, CO32-, SO42-, Cl-, and humic acid) on sulfanilamide removal were investigated by a single factor experimental design. Results indicated that CSH-ACs were suitable for sulfanilamide removal in actual wastewater treatment with wide pH adaptability and resilience to interference.
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- Tiantian Xu
- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, PR China.
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, England, U.K
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, PR China.
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