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Puiatti GA, Elerate EM, de Carvalho JP, Luciano VA, de Carvalho Teixeira AP, Lopes RP, Teixeira de Matos A. Reuse of iron ore tailings as an efficient adsorbent to remove dyes from aqueous solution. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:2308-2319. [PMID: 34839789 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2021.2011427] [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: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this work, an iron ore tailings sample (IOT), collected from a tailings dam in Minas Gerais, Brazil, was characterized. The IOT presented point of zero charge of ∼ 6, specific surface area of 4 m2 g-1, and was mainly composed of hematite and quartz. Subsequently, experiments were performed to evaluate the adsorption of an anionic dye, Direct Red 80 (DR80), and a cationic dye, Methylene Blue (MB), by the IOT, studying the effects of its dose (doseIOT) and the solution initial pH (pH0). The DR80 removal increased with the decrease of the pH0 while the opposite effect occurred in the experiments with the MB, suggesting the process is governed by the adsorption resulting from electrostatic forces. The increase in the doseIOT increased the DR80 and MB removal, which can be attributed to the greater availability of adsorption sites. Pseudo-second order kinetic (R2 > 0.9994) and the Langmuir equilibrium isotherm (R2 > 0.9842) models described well the DR80 adsorption by the IOT, being the reaction rate and maximum adsorption capacity higher at lower pH0. In a regeneration experiment, it was possible to desorb almost entirely the DR80 using a NaOH solution. Additionally, the regenerated IOT was able to adsorb the DR80, demonstrating its reusability. In a preliminary assay, the IOT decreased the colour of the textile wastewater sample at pH0 3. Therefore, the results indicate the potential use of IOT for removing electric-charged pollutants by adsorption, especially anionic ones under acidic conditions.
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- Gustavo Alves Puiatti
- Department of Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Critical analysis of the role of various iron-based heterogeneous catalysts for advanced oxidation processes: A state of the art review. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Gao L, Wang L, Li S, Cao Y. Highly active Fenton-like catalyst derived from solid waste-iron ore tailings using wheat straw pyrolysis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:31567-31576. [PMID: 35001264 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17168-0] [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: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The pollutants degradation rate of iron ore tailings-based heterogeneous catalysts is the main factor limiting its application. Herein, an iron ore tailings-based Fenton-like catalyst (I/W(3:1)-900-60) with a relatively fast catalysis rate was constructed by co-pyrolysis (900°C, 60 min holding time) of iron ore tailings and wheat straw with a mass ratio of 3:1. With wheat straw blending, the generated I/W(3:1)-900-60 presented a larger surface area (24.53 m2/g), smaller pore size (3.76 nm), reduced iron species (Fe2+ from magnetic), and a higher catalytic activity (0.0229 min-1) than I-900-60 (1.32 m2/g, 12.87 nm, 0.012 min-1) pyrolyzed using single iron ore tailing under the same pyrolysis conditions. In addition, biochar and iron ore tailings in I/W(3:1)-900-60 were tightly combined through chemical bonding. The optimal catalyst remains active after three cycles, indicating its catalytic stability and recyclability. The good Fenton-like methylene blue degradation efficiency of I/W(3:1)-900-60 was ascribed to the sacrificial role of biochar, as well as the electron transfer between biochar and iron active sites or the redox cycles of ≡Fe3+/Fe2+. This finding provides a facile construction strategy for highly active iron ore tailings-based Fenton-like catalyst and thereby had a great potential application in wastewater treatment.
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- Lihui Gao
- School of Environment and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, China
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- School of Environment and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Coal Preparation and Purification, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Coal Preparation and Purification, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, China.
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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Lai L, He Y, Zhou H, Huang B, Yao G, Lai B. Critical review of natural iron-based minerals used as heterogeneous catalysts in peroxide activation processes: Characteristics, applications and mechanisms. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 416:125809. [PMID: 33865112 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Recently, an increasing number of works have been reported about iron-based materials applied as catalysts in peroxide activation processes to degrade pollutants in water. Iron-based catalysts include synthetic and natural iron-based materials. However, some synthetic iron-based materials are difficult to scale up in the practical applications due to high cost and serious secondary environmental pollution. In contrast, natural iron-based minerals are more available and cheaper, and also hold a great promise in peroxide activation processes for pollutant degradation. In this review, we classify different natural iron-based materials into two categories: iron oxide minerals (e.g., magnetite, hematite, and goethite,), and iron sulfide minerals (e.g., pyrite and pyrrhotite,). Their overview applications in peroxide activation processes for pollutant degradation in wastewaters are systematically summarized for the first time. Moreover, the peroxide activation mechanisms induced by natural minerals, and the influences of reaction conditions in different systems are discussed. Finally, the application prospects and existing drawbacks of natural iron-based minerals in the peroxide activation processes for wastewater treatment are proposed. We believe this review can shed light on the application of natural iron-based minerals in peroxide activation processes and present better perspectives for future researches.
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- Leiduo Lai
- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Institute of Environmental Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China; Sino-German Centre for Water and Health Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China.
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The photo-Fenton oxidation process was employed to degrade methylene blue (MB) using a hydroxide sludge/hydrochar-Fe composite as a catalyst prepared by physical activation of raw hydroxide sludge from a drinking water treatment plant and hydrochar-Fe prepared by hydrothermal carbonization from two-phase olive mill waste. The prepared composite was characterized by XRD, SEM, EDS, ICP, and FT-IR. The effect of major parameters, including pH, H2O2 concentration, and a dose of composite on the removal of MB has been studied. The results indicated that the MB decolorization rate increased with the increase of H2O2 concentration and catalyst addition; however, further increase in H2O2 concentration and catalyst dosage could not result in an increase of MB removal efficiency. A high degradation of 95% was achieved within 150 min under UV light irradiation at natural pH (pH = 5), a catalyst loading of 2.5 g/L, a H2O2 dosage of 14.68 mol/L, and MB concentration of 50 mg/L. Recycling studies show a MB decolorization of 92% after three cycles and the use of the composite for the degradation of another dye (methyl orange) shows a degradation of 99%, demonstrating that this composite is a promising heterogeneous photo-Fenton catalyst for long-term removal of dyes from industrial wastewater.
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Yuan S, Zhang Q, Yin H, Li Y. Efficient iron recovery from iron tailings using advanced suspension reduction technology: A study of reaction kinetics, phase transformation, and structure evolution. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 404:124067. [PMID: 33086183 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Recycling iron tailings is significant for environmental security and resource recovery, as they contain iron-rich minerals. Given the complex composition of iron minerals and the low grade of iron present in the tailings, innovative suspension roasting-magnetic separation (SRMS) technology was proposed to treat iron tailings that would separate out the iron minerals for recovery. In this study, the reduction kinetics, phase transformation, and structure evolution of the iron tailings were investigated to explain the mechanism behind magnetite production from iron tailings. These studies were conducted using chemical analyses, X-ray diffraction, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area, and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that high temperatures during the suspension reduction process were conducive to improving the reduction rate of the iron tailings. The best kinetics model for this reduction reaction of iron tailings is the P1 model, which demonstrated a linear increase in the conversion degree with the extension of the reaction time. The corresponding mechanism function was f(α) = 1, the apparent activation energy (Eα) was 51.56 kJ/mol, and the kinetics equation was k = 3.14exp(- 51.56/RT). Using the SRMS technology, magnetite gradually formed from hematite, starting at the outer particle layers and moving inward toward the core. The microcracks and pores in the surface of the particles increased, which promoted CO penetration into the particles where it reacted with the hematite. Our results provide important insight into the efficient and clean recycling of iron tailings.
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- Shuai Yuan
- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing, Beijing 100160, PR China; National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of High-Efficient Exploitation Technology for Refractory Iron Ore Resources, Shenyang 110819, PR China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing, Beijing 100160, PR China.
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing, Beijing 100160, PR China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing, Beijing 100160, PR China; National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of High-Efficient Exploitation Technology for Refractory Iron Ore Resources, Shenyang 110819, PR China
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High-efficiency extraction of iron from early iron tailings via the suspension roasting-magnetic separation. POWDER TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Lu C, Yang H, Wang J, Tan Q, Fu L. Utilization of iron tailings to prepare high-surface area mesoporous silica materials. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 736:139483. [PMID: 32473455 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Iron tailings are fine, stable and complex materials, which are mainly composed of minerals and metal oxides. Residual silicon in iron tailings can be used to prepare mesoporous silica materials applied to energy storage, environmental protection and other fields. This paper reported a novel synthesis strategy from iron tailings to high-surface area hexagonally ordered mesoporous silica materials in an innovative non-hydrothermal system at room temperature. A pretreatment process involving acid leaching and hydrothermal alkaline reaction was vital to the successful utilization of iron tailings. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) data suggested that about 95% of the silicon of iron tailings changed to the silicate as a silicon source. The samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), N2-adsorption-desorption isotherms, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC) and 29Si solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The SAXRD patterns of mesoporous silica materials exhibited an intense (100) diffraction peak and two weak (110, 200) diffraction peaks, corresponding to characteristic of the ordered mesoporous lattice. TEM images further confirmed the hexagonally ordered porous structure of mesoporous silica materials. The WAXRD patterns and 29Si MAS NMR spectra of the samples indicated that mesoporous silica materials were composed of amorphous SiO2. The obtained mesoporous silica materials had a high surface area of 1915 m2/g and pore volume of 1.32 cm3/g. Furthermore, the evolution from iron tailings to mesoporous silica materials was elucidated and a proposed synthesis mechanism was discussed. Collectively, these results provided an insight into efficient recycling of iron tailings and the production of advanced functional materials from solid waste.
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- Chang Lu
- Department of Inorganic Materials, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Department of Inorganic Materials, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Hunan International Joint Lab of Mineral Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Key Lab for Mineral Materials and Application of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- Department of Inorganic Materials, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Zhengzhou Institute of Multipurpose Utilization of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Zhengzhou 450006, China.
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- Department of Inorganic Materials, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Hunan International Joint Lab of Mineral Materials, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Key Lab for Mineral Materials and Application of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Wang Y, Dong H, Li L, Tian R, Chen J, Ning Q, Wang B, Tang L, Zeng G. Influence of feedstocks and modification methods on biochar's capacity to activate hydrogen peroxide for tetracycline removal. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2019; 291:121840. [PMID: 31349174 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Revised: 07/13/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Three types of raw biochar (i.e. CBC, OBC, PBC produced from cornstalk, orange peel and peanut hull, respectively) and the modified ones (i.e., KMnO4-, KOH- and H3PO4-treatment) were employed to activate H2O2 for the removal of tetracycline (TC). The effects of pyrolysis temperatures, H2O2 concentration and initial pH were examined. TC removal by raw biochars w/o H2O2 was dependent on the feedstock and pyrolysis temperature of biochar, but the removal efficiency was still quite low under optimum conditions. The KMnO4-treatment significantly enhanced the adsorption of TC on all three biochars, but only enhanced the TC removal by CBC + H2O2. The KOH-treatment had insignificant effect on the adsorption of TC on biochar, but improved the performance of CBC/PBC + H2O2. The H3PO4-treatment had a negative impact on TC removal by biochar w/o H2O2. Overall, H2O2 could either enhance or decrease the TC removal by biochar, depending on biochar type, H2O2 concentration and solution pH.
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- Yaoyao Wang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, Hunan 410082, China
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