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Pang K, Yan J, Zhang N, Fang C, Fu F, Liu X. Spatial Confinement of Co Nanoparticles in N-Doped Carbon Nanorods for Wastewater Purification via CaSO 3 Activation. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:7071-7079. [PMID: 38561240 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Spatial confinement of organic pollutants and reactive oxygen species (e.g., SO4•- and •OH) with ultrashort lifetime inside the scale of chemical theoretical diffusion could provide a greatly promising strategy to overcome the limitation of mass transfer in the heterogeneous Fenton-like oxidation process. Herein, we first reported spatial confinement of cobalt nanoparticles in N-doped carbon nanorods (Co-NCNRs), by encapsulating Co nanoparticles into N-doped carbon nanorods, in activating CaSO3 for antibiotic degradation. Compared to Na2SO3 and NaHSO3, CaSO3 could slowly and persistently discharge SO32- due to its low solubility, thus avoiding the depletion of the generated SO3•- and •OH under the high concentration of sulfite ions. Fully physical characterizations confirmed that the 3D hydrogel was mostly transformed into the nanorod structure of Co-NCNRs at 550 °C. Co atoms were successfully nanoconfined into N-doped carbon nanorods, which contributes to mass transfer and prevents the agglomeration of Co nanoparticles, thus enhancing its catalytic activity and stability in activating CaSO3 for water decontamination. The catalytic performance, kinetic research, influences of inorganic anions, pH, and degradation mechanism of chlortetracycline degradation catalyzed by the Co-NCNRs/CaSO3 system have been studied in detail. This work not only proposed a facile method for synthesis of nanoconfined catalyst but also provided an excellent Co-NCNRs/CaSO3 system for wastewater treatment.
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- Kun Pang
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
- School of Sciences, Great Bay University, Dongguan 523000, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, China
- Hubei Three Gorges Laboratory, Yichang, Hubei 443007, China
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Qiao X, Li L, Liu Q, Zhang Y, Han G, Ben H, Zhao H, Jiang W. Determination of carbohydrate content in kenaf degumming wastewater and converting them to carbon dots. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130952. [PMID: 38499119 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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The traditional textile degumming process produces abundant wastewater, which contains a lot of monosaccharides and oligosaccharides. It is of great economic and environmental significance to utilize these carbohydrates in high value. In this study, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to analyze the carbohydrate components in kenaf degumming wastewater, and then the production of C-dots using the wastewater was explored. The results showed that the types and content in the degumming wastewater were monosaccharides (glucose, xylose and arabinose) and oligosaccharides (dextran, xylan and araban). The carbohydrate (mainly glucan and xylan) content in wastewater accounted for 91.16 % of the total carbohydrates weight loss in kenaf degumming process. By using hydrolysis and hydrothermal reaction on kenaf degumming wastewater, blue-green carbon dots (C-dots) with good performance were prepared and successfully applied to anti-counterfeiting printing. In particular, the as-prepared C-dots prepared from kenaf degumming wastewater with urea added (WUC-dots) showed an excitation-dependent photoluminescence (PL) spectrum and quantum yield (QY) of 2.4 % in aqueous solution. The fluorescent code exhibited a clear outline, excitation-tunable color and good stability, showing a great potential for anti-counterfeiting system.
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- Xiaolong Qiao
- College of Textiles & Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Liu X, Pan D, Yuan Q, Feng X, Li M, Song X, Li M, Ge Y, Xing Y, Yu Y, Jin Z. Anaerobic granular sludge performance in an expanded granular sludge bed reactor treating calcium-rich wastewater by adjusting CaCO 3 crystallization: Effect of upflow velocity and Ca 2+ concentration. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169064. [PMID: 38052392 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169064] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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The role of upflow velocity and Ca2+ concentration in controlling the type and rate of CaCO3 crystallization and their impacts on the anaerobic granular sludge (AnGS) formation and performance in an expanded granular sludge bed (EGSB) reactor were studied. The results showed that an improved upflow velocity could promote metastable CaCO3 crystals and achieve the optimized portion of vaterite with a value of 84 % at 10 m/h with a small amount of aragonite, thus limiting the scaling in the reactor. The removal efficiency of Ca2+ was to some extent positively correlated to the influent Ca2+ concentration, but declined when Ca2+ exceeded a specific threshold. Vaterite was dominant with the increase of Ca2+ concentrations of the influent. Compared with granules in R1 (Ca2+ 10 mg/L) and R2 (Ca2+ 100 mg/L), granules cultivated in R3 (Ca2+ 800 mg/L) revealed maximum amount of biomass with biggest particle size distribution and fastest average settling rate, with relative stable COD removal efficiency and the fast optimized reactor capacity at OLR of 16 kgCOD/m3d. A low upflow velocity and a higher Ca2+ concentration promoted nucleus formation and granules growth at the initial cultivation stage of the EGSB reactor. The Ca2+ concentration had a significant impact on the bacterial community and favoured the growth of Tolumonas and Anaeromousa Anaeroarcus. Archaea, rather than bacteria, was strengthened to contribute more to methane production at a relatively high Ca2+ concentration.
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- Xiaoji Liu
- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environment in Minority Areas, National Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Life & Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China; School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; CECEP (Feixi) WTE CO. Ltd, Hefei 231241, China; State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environment in Minority Areas, National Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Life & Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environment in Minority Areas, National Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Life & Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environment in Minority Areas, National Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Life & Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environment in Minority Areas, National Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Life & Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China; Harbin Institute of Technology Software Engineering Co. Ltd, Harbin 150028, China
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- Tianjin Research Institute for Water Transport Engineering, M.O.T, Tianjin 300000, China.
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environment in Minority Areas, National Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Life & Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Huanan Construction Limited Company, China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau, Shenzhen 518108, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environment in Minority Areas, National Ethnic Affairs Commission, College of Life & Environmental Sciences, Minzu University of China, Beijing 100081, China; State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
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Gupta GK, Kapoor RK. Recent advances in eco-friendly technology for decontamination of pulp and paper mill industrial effluent: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:275. [PMID: 38363444 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12399-3] [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: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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The economic development of a country directly depends upon industries. But this economic development should not be at the cost of our natural environment. A substantial amount of water is spent during paper production, creating water scarcity and generating wastewater. Therefore, the Pollution Control Board classifies this industry into red category. Water is used in different papermaking stages such as debarking, pulping or bleaching, washing, and finishing. The wastewater thus generated contains lignin and xenobiotic compounds such as resin acids, chlorinated lignin, phenols, furans, dioxins, chlorophenols, adsorbable organic halogens (AOX), extractable organic halogens (EOCs), polychlorinated biphenyls, plasticizers, and polychlorinated dibenzodioxins. Nowadays, several microorganisms are used in the detoxification of these hazardous effluents. Researchers have found that microbial degradation is the most promising treatment method to remove high biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) from wastewater. Microorganisms also remove AOX toxicity, chlorinated compounds, suspended solids, color, lignin, derivatives, etc. from the pulp and paper mill effluents. But in the current scenario, mill effluents are known to deteriorate the environment and therefore it is highly desirable to deploy advanced technologies for effluent treatment. This review summarizes the eco-friendly advanced treatment technologies for effluents generated from pulp and paper mills.
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- Guddu Kumar Gupta
- Enzyme and Fermentation Technology Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 124001, Haryana, India
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- Enzyme and Fermentation Technology Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, 124001, Haryana, India.
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Bayram O, Özkan U, Şahin HT, Göde F. Malachite green (cationic dye) removal with modified Pinus brutia biochar. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2024; 26:416-426. [PMID: 37592756 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2246573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Dyes are frequently used in industries such as textile, leather, paper and printing, to water sources causes harmful effects on the environment and human health. Therefore, it is crucial to effectively remove colored contaminants from water in order to protect the environment and public health, maintain biodiversity and preserve the esthetic aspects of water resources. In this study, wood chips obtained from Pinus brutia (PB) tree grown in many parts of the world were turned into biochar and then modified and used for the removal of malachite green, a cationic dye. For this purpose, biochar (PBB) was made by collecting PB wood and turning it into chips (PB). Later, PBB was modified to gain nano-magnetic properties. The structure of the obtained PBB and nM-PBB adsorbents was characterized by FT-IR. pH (2-9), temperature (25 °C-55 °C), time change (15 min-240 min), adsorbent amount change (0.05 g-0.45g) and MG concentration (25 mg/L-250 mg/L) were investigated in MG removal of PBB and nM-PBB. The process was found to be pseudo-second-order and spontaneous endothermic reaction. PBB and nM-PBB were found to be suitable for Langmuir isotherm in MG removal (qmax=13.004 mg/g for PBB, qmax=18.215 mg/g for nM-PBB).
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- Okan Bayram
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Applied and Natural Sciences, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Forest Products Engineering, Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Forest Products Engineering, Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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Suter EK, Rutto HL, Seodigeng TS, Kiambi SL, Omwoyo WN. Recycled pulp and paper sludge, potential source of cellulose: feasibility assessment and characterization. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2024; 58:1061-1071. [PMID: 38287653 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2024.2309857] [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: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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The pulp and paper industry stands out as an example of a technology based on a renewable resource, cellulose. The sludge, however, poses major environmental and public health problems. To effectively manage the sludge wastes, it is critical to fully evaluate its composition, possible environmental impacts, and the total amount of exploitable renewable resources. The study established the pH of the sludge to be 7.32 ± 0.98, an electrical conductivity (1.84 mS/cm), nitrogen concentration (2.65 ± 0.21%), and total organic matter (41.23 ± 3.11%). The cellulosic content was established to be 74.07 ± 2.71% which contributes to 53.07 ± 1.23% water holding capacity (WHC). The most abundant elements were C and O, followed by Cl, Si, Al, and Mg, with lower concentrations of S, Si, K, and iron. The polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAHs) levels ranged from 0.29 to 322.56 ng.g-1 with 1-methyl pyrene posting the highest concentration (322.56 ng.g-1. XRD peaks at 17.10°, 23.86°, 30.14°, and 36.57°, which imply the existence of CaCO3. SEM indicated that the sludge was majorly comprised of fibers materials with average particle sizes of 280 micrometers. TGA/DTG analysis showed that the sludge had the greatest cellulose and hemicellulose (64.7 wt. %).
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- E K Suter
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy, Clean Technology and Applied Materials Research Group, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy, Clean Technology and Applied Materials Research Group, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy, Clean Technology and Applied Materials Research Group, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy, Clean Technology and Applied Materials Research Group, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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- Biotechnology and Chemistry Department, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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Rasool T, Ansar M, Ali I, Ali MI, Jamal A, Badshah M, Huang Z, Urynowicz M. Performance evaluation of gravity-driven bioreactor (GDB) for simultaneous treatment of black liquor and domestic wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:7043-7057. [PMID: 38157168 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31576-4] [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: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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A lab-scale gravity-driven bioreactor (GDB) was designed and constructed to evaluate the simultaneous treatment of black liquor and domestic wastewater. The GDB was operated with a mixture of black liquor and domestic wastewater at a ratio of 1:1 and maintained at an average organic loading rate of 1235 mg-COD/L-Day. The wastewater was fed to the primary sedimentation tank at a flow rate of approximately 12 mL/min and subsequently passed through serially connected anaerobic and aerobic chambers with the same flow rate. Each wastewater sample was allowed to undergo a hydraulic retention time of approximately 72 h, ensuring effective treatment. The GDB was actively operated for nine samples (W1-W9) at a weekly frequency. The entire process was conducted within the workstation's ambient temperature range of 30-35 °C to sustain microbial activity and treatment efficiency in an open environment. The performance of the GDB was evaluated in terms of various pollution indicators, including COD, BOD5, lignin removal, TDS, TSS, EC, PO43-, SO42-, microbial load (CFU/mL and MPN index), total nitrogen, and color reduction. The results showed that the GDB achieved promising treatment efficiencies: 84.5% for COD, 71.80% for BOD5, 82.8% for TDS, 100% for TSS, 74.71% for E.C., 67.25% for PO43-, 81% for SO42-, and 69.36% for TN. Additionally, about 80% reduction in lignin content and 57% color reduction were observed after the treatment. The GDB substantially reduced microbial load in CFU/mL (77.98%) and MPN (90%). This study marks the first to report on wastewater treatment from two different sources (black liquor and domestic wastewater) using a simple GDB design. Furthermore, it highlights the GDB's potential as a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and efficient solution for wastewater treatment, with no need for supplementary chemical or physical agents and zero operational costs.
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- Tabassum Rasool
- Department of Microbiology, Applied and Environmental Microbiology Research Laboratory, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Applied and Environmental Microbiology Research Laboratory, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Applied and Environmental Microbiology Research Laboratory, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Applied and Environmental Microbiology Research Laboratory, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan.
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- Department of Microbiology, Applied and Environmental Microbiology Research Laboratory, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Wyoming University, Laramie, WY, 82071, USA
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Wyoming University, Laramie, WY, 82071, USA
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Rahmatpour A, Alijani N, Alizadeh AH. Preparation of chitosan-based ternary nanocomposite hydrogel film by loading graphene oxide nanosheets as adsorbent for enhanced methylene blue dye removal. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126585. [PMID: 37659481 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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Our objective in this study is to fabricate a novel chitosan-based ternary nanocomposite hydrogel film by incorporating graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets into a chitosan/partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (PHPA) network to boost adsorption efficiency through one step self-assembly process in water. Basically, H-bonding interactions drive the formation of a crosslinking network structure. The Batch adsorption experiments evaluated the hydrogel nanocomposite's MB adsorption performance. By loading GO, surface roughness, swelling percentage (from 21,200 % to 35,800 %), elastic modulus of up to 73.7 Pa, and adsorption characteristics (from 282 mg/g to 468 mg/g) were enhanced. The nanocomposite displayed outstanding thermally/pH responsiveness properties. MB adsorption equilibrium was reached after 45 min and the adsorption capacity was 476.19 mg.g-1 when the initial concentration was 100 mg/L. The MB adsorption kinetics and isotherms by the nanocomposite were well correlated by the PSO and the Langmuir models (R2 > 0.99), respectively. The loaded nanocomposite was shown to be regenerative for five cycles through desorption studies. Thermodynamic analysis indicated that MB adsorption occurred spontaneously (ΔG°: -16.47 kJ/mol, 303 K) and exothermically (ΔH°: -79.49 kJ/mol). A plausible adsorption mechanism was proposed for the nanocomposite developed for MB removal. Our results can contribute to the design and fabrication of nanocomposite adsorbents to treat wastewater.
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- Ali Rahmatpour
- Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Science, Shahid Beheshti University, P. O. Box: 1983969411, Tehran, Iran.
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- Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Science, Shahid Beheshti University, P. O. Box: 1983969411, Tehran, Iran
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- Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Science, Shahid Beheshti University, P. O. Box: 1983969411, Tehran, Iran
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Porter R, Černoša A, Fernández-Sanmartín P, Cortizas AM, Aranda E, Luo Y, Zalar P, Podlogar M, Gunde-Cimerman N, Gostinčar C. Degradation of polypropylene by fungi Coniochaeta hoffmannii and Pleurostoma richardsiae. Microbiol Res 2023; 277:127507. [PMID: 37793281 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2023.127507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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The urgent need for better disposal and recycling of plastics has motivated a search for microbes with the ability to degrade synthetic polymers. While microbes capable of metabolizing polyurethane and polyethylene terephthalate have been discovered and even leveraged in enzymatic recycling approaches, microbial degradation of additive-free polypropylene (PP) remains elusive. Here we report the isolation and characterization of two fungal strains with the potential to degrade pure PP. Twenty-seven fungal strains, many isolated from hydrocarbon contaminated sites, were screened for degradation of commercially used textile plastic. Of the candidate strains, two identified as Coniochaeta hoffmannii and Pleurostoma richardsiae were found to colonize the plastic fibers using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Further experiments probing degradation of pure PP films were performed using C. hoffmannii and P. richardsiae and analyzed using SEM, Raman spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR). The results showed that the selected fungi were active against pure PP, with distinct differences in the bonds targeted and the degree to which each was altered. Whole genome and transcriptome sequencing was conducted for both strains and the abundance of carbohydrate active enzymes, GC content, and codon usage bias were analyzed in predicted proteomes for each. Enzymatic assays were conducted to assess each strain's ability to degrade naturally occurring compounds as well as synthetic polymers. These investigations revealed potential adaptations to hydrocarbon-rich environments and provide a foundation for further investigation of PP degrading activity in C. hoffmannii and P. richardsiae.
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- Rachel Porter
- Biophysics Program, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Department of Biology, Jamnikarjeva 101, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- CRETUS, EcoPast Research Group (GI-1553), Departamento de Edafoloxía e Química Agrícola, Faculty of Biology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- CRETUS, EcoPast Research Group (GI-1553), Departamento de Edafoloxía e Química Agrícola, Faculty of Biology, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Campus Vida, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- University of Granada, Institute of Water Research, Environmental Microbiology Group, Ramón y Cajal n4, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Lars Bolund Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Qingdao-Europe Advanced Institute for Life Sciences, BGI-Qingdao, Qingdao 266555, China
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- University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Department of Biology, Jamnikarjeva 101, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department for Nanostructured Materials, Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Department of Biology, Jamnikarjeva 101, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Department of Biology, Jamnikarjeva 101, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Kumar V, Verma P. A critical review on environmental risk and toxic hazards of refractory pollutants discharged in chlorolignin waste of pulp and paper mills and their remediation approaches for environmental safety. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 236:116728. [PMID: 37495063 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116728] [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: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Agro-based pulp and paper mills (PPMs) inevitably produce numerous refractory pollutants in their wastewater, including chlorolignin, chlorophenols, chlorocatechols, chloroguaiacol, cyanide, furan, dioxins, and other organic compounds, as well as various heavy metals, such as nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), lead (Pb), arsenic (As), etc. These pollutants pose significant threats to aquatic and terrestrial life due to their cytogenotoxicity, mutagenicity, impact on sexual organs, hormonal interference, endocrine disruption, and allergenic response. Consequently, it is crucial to reclaim pulp paper mill wastewater (PPMW) with high loads of refractory pollutants through effective and environmentally sustainable practices to minimize the presence of these chemicals and ensure environmental safety. However, there is currently no comprehensive published review providing up-to-date knowledge on the fate of refractory pollutants from PPMW in soil and aquatic environments, along with valuable insights into the associated health hazards and remediation methods. This critical review aims to shed light on the potential adverse effects of refractory pollutants from PPMW on natural ecosystems and living organisms. It explores existing effective treatment technologies for remediating these pollutants from wastewater, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, all in pursuit of environmental safety. Special emphasis is placed on emerging technologies used to decontaminate wastewater discharged from PPMs, ensuring the preservation of the environment. Additionally, this review addresses the major challenges and proposes future research directions for the proper disposal of PPMW. It serves as a comprehensive source of knowledge on the environmental toxicity and risks associated with refractory pollutants in PPMW, making it a valuable reference for policymakers and researchers when selecting appropriate technologies for remediation. The scientific community, concerned with mitigating the widespread risks posed by refractory pollutants from PPMs, is expected to take a keen interest in this review.
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- Vineet Kumar
- Bioprocess and Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, NH-8, Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Ajmer, 305817, Rajasthan, India
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- Bioprocess and Bioenergy Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, NH-8, Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Ajmer, 305817, Rajasthan, India.
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Caldeira DCD, Silva CM, Rodrigues FDÁ, Zanuncio AJV. Aspen Plus simulation for effluent reuse in thermomechanical pulp mills. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2023; 88:751-762. [PMID: 37578887 PMCID: wst_2023_242 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2023.242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the closing of the water circuit and reusing the treated effluent in the production of TMP, using simulations performed with the Aspen Plus®. The treated effluent was reused to replace 50, 75 and 100% of the well water. An adaptation of the Aspen Plus® program simulating the TMP production process and a dynamic simulation test to verify the accumulation of non-process elements (NPEs) in industrial processes at different proportions of reuse were evaluated. The quality of the final product was assessed in laboratory bleaching tests for pulp brightness and brightness reversion. The concentrations of the NPE were 0.00097, 0.00122 and 0.00145 kmol/h for Mn2+, 0.012929, 0.018368 and 0.023595 kmol/h for Fe2+ and 0.000542, 0.000722 and 0.000948 kmol/h for Cu2+, with the recycling of the treated effluent of 50, 75 and 100%, respectively. The brightness and brightness reversion of the pulp were similar with the different proportions of effluent reuse and with the use of fresh industrial water, with values ranging from 83.37 to 83.97% ISO and 5.43 to 6.38 ISO units, respectively. The use of treated effluent did not affect the pulp quality, which could diminish the water use a pulp mil.
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- Daiane Cristina Diniz Caldeira
- Departamento de Engenharia Civil and Departamento de Engenharia Florestal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-900 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil E-mail:
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- Departmento de Engenharia Florestal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-000 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Departmento de Engenharia Civil, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-900 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, 38500-000, Monte Carmelo, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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García-Mahecha M, Soto-Valdez H, Peralta E, Carvajal-Millan E, Madera-Santana TJ, Lomelí-Ramírez MG, Colín-Chávez C. Production and Characterization of Cellulosic Pulp from Mango Agro-Industrial Waste and Potential Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3163. [PMID: 37571057 PMCID: PMC10421418 DOI: 10.3390/polym15153163] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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The growing demand for cellulosic pulp presents an opportunity to explore alternatives to this material, focusing on utilizing agro-industrial residues. Mango's tegument is a rich source of cellulose, making it a valuable raw material for manufacturing single-use articles or blends with biopolymers. In this sense, employing conventional alkaline and acid chemical treatments, the mango's tegument was treated to obtain cellulosic pulp. The teguments were subjected to treatment with alkaline solutions (2% and 4% NaOH w/v) at 80 °C for 1 or 2 h or with an acetic acid solution (1:1 or 1:2 CH3COOH:H2O2) at 60-70 °C for 1 or 2 h. After treatment, an evaluation was conducted to assess the yield, color, chemical analysis, and structural, thermal, and morphological properties. The alkali treatments produced cellulosic pulps with a light color with 37-42% yield and reduced hemicellulose content. The acid treatments produced orange-brown cellulosic pulp with 47-48% yield and higher hemicellulose content. The acid pulps were thermally more stable (maximum decomposition at 348-357 °C) than the alkali pulps (maximum decomposition at 316-321 °C). The crystallinity index demonstrated that both treatments increased the crystallinity of the cellulose pulps compared with the untreated tegument. The thermal stability of cellulosic pulp at the processing temperatures of disposable tableware (50-120 °C) revealed that plates, bowls, trays, and cups could be produced. Another potential application is as a component of blends with biopolymers to make straws or rigid food packaging (trays) with reinforced structures.
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- Maribel García-Mahecha
- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegetal, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. (CIAD), Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico; (M.G.-M.); (E.P.); (T.J.M.-S.)
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- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegetal, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. (CIAD), Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico; (M.G.-M.); (E.P.); (T.J.M.-S.)
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- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegetal, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. (CIAD), Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico; (M.G.-M.); (E.P.); (T.J.M.-S.)
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- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Animal, Centro de Investigación para Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. (CIAD), Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico;
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- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegetal, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. (CIAD), Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, No. 46, Col. La Victoria, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico; (M.G.-M.); (E.P.); (T.J.M.-S.)
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- Departamento de Madera, Celulosa y Papel del Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Km 15.5 Carretera Guadalajara-Nogales, Zapopan 45220, Jalisco, Mexico;
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- Centro de Innovación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario de Michoacán, A.C. (CIDAM), Km 8 Antigua Carretera a Pátzcuaro s/n, Morelia 58341, Michoacán, Mexico;
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Kim DH, Kim HS, Im BG, Park JH. Repercussion of extracellular polymeric removal by low-temperature calcium peroxide pretreatment on bacterial fragmentation for enhancing biohydrogen production. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023:129479. [PMID: 37437814 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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This study envisioned attaining the percipience of effective biohydrogen production from paper mill waste-activated sludge through low-temperature calcium peroxide-mediated bacterial pretreatment (TCP-BP). Floc dissociation with limited cell destruction was attained at a calcium peroxide dosage of 0.05 g/g suspended solids (SS) at 70 °C temperature. This TCP-BP method improves bacterial fragmentation, and very high SS solubilization was achieved at 42 h, with the solubilization and solid reduction of 18.6% and 14.1%, respectively. BP-only pretreatment shows lower solubilization efficiency of 9.4% than TCP-BP pretreatment due to the presence of flocs, which inhibit the enzymatic action during bacterial fragmentation. A biohydrogen test shows a high biohydrogen potential of 94.1 mL H2/gCOD for the TCP-BP sample, which is higher than that of the BP-only and control samples. According to the findings, low-temperature calcium peroxide-mediated bacterial fragmentation is validated to be an efficient process for sludge degradation and biohydrogen production.
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- Do-Hyung Kim
- Sustainable Technology and Wellness R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Jeju, South Korea
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- Division of Biotechnology, College of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Sustainable Technology and Wellness R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Jeju, South Korea
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- Sustainable Technology and Wellness R&D Group, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Jeju, South Korea.
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Mahadadalkar MA, Park N, Yusuf M, Nagappan S, Nallal M, Park KH. Electrospun Fe doped TiO 2 fiber photocatalyst for efficient wastewater treatment. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 330:138599. [PMID: 37030342 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Water pollution caused by industrial wastewater is the most critical environmental problem in the world. Synthetic dyes are commonly used in various industries such as paper, plastic, printing, leather and textile for their ability to impact color. Complex composition, high toxicity and low biodegradability of dyes make them difficult to degrade which causes a substantial negative impact on overall ecosystems. To address this issue we synthesized TiO2 fibers photocatalyst using the combination of sol-gel and electrospinning techniques to be used in the degradation of dyes which causes water pollution. We doped Fe in TiO2 fibers to enhance the absorption in the visible region of the solar spectrum which will also help to increase the degradation efficiency. As synthesized pristine TiO2 fibers and Fe doped TiO2 fibers were analyzed using different characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, Transmission electron microscopy, UV-Visible spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. 5% Fe doped TiO2 fibers show excellent photocatalytic degradation activity for rhodamine B (99% degradation in 120 min). It can be utilized for degradation of other dye pollutants such as methylene blue, Congo red and methyl orange. It shows good photocatalytic activity (97%) even after 5 cycles of reuse. The radical trapping experiments reveals that holes, •O2- and •OH has a significant contribution in the photocatalytic degradation. Due to the robust fibrous nature of 5FeTOF the process of collection of photocatalysts was simple and without loss as compared to powder photocatalysts. This justifies our selection of electrospinning method of synthesis of 5FeTOF which is also useful for large scale production.
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- Department of Chemistry, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea.
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Chaudhary S, Varma A, Mandal M, Prasad R, Porwal S. Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Laccase-Producing Bacteria Bhargavaea beijingensis from Paper and Pulp Effluent-Treated Soil Using In Silico Approaches. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:241. [PMID: 37300594 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03346-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Laccases (EC 1.10.3.2) are considered one of the most prominent multicopper enzymes that exhibit the inherent properties of oxidizing a range of phenolic substrates. Mostly, reported laccases have been isolated from the plants and fungi species, whereas bacterial laccases are yet to be explored. Bacterial laccases have numerous distinctive properties over fungal laccases, including stability at high temperatures and high pH. This study includes the isolation of bacteria through the soil sample collected from the paper and pulp industry; the highest laccase-producing bacteria was identified as Bhargavaea bejingensis, using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The extracellular and intracellular activities after 24 h incubation were 1.41 U/mL and 4.95 U/mL, respectively. The laccase-encoding gene of the bacteria was sequenced; moreover, the in vitro translated protein was bioinformatically characterized and asserted that the laccase produced by the bacteria Bhargavaea bejingensis was structurally and sequentially homologous to the CotA protein of Bacillus subtilis. The enzyme laccase produced from B. bejingensis was classified as three-domain laccase with several copper-binding residues, where a few crucial copper-binding residues of the laccase enzyme were also predicted.
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- Sonal Chaudhary
- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Tezpur Sonitpur, Assam, 784028, India
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- Department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar, 845401, India.
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University, Sector-125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201313, India.
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Synergistic flame retardant effect of a new N-P flame retardant on poplar wood density board. Polym Degrad Stab 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2023.110331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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Dagar S, Singh SK, Gupta MK. Integration of Pre-Treatment with UF/RO Membrane Process for Waste Water Recovery and Reuse in Agro-Based Pulp and Paper Industry. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:membranes13020199. [PMID: 36837702 PMCID: PMC9958919 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13020199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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This recent study aims to evaluate the efficacy of membrane filtration on recovery of water resource from agro-waste such as bagasse, crop-based pulp and paper mill waste. A mini pilot scale membrane system having a combination of pre-treatment filter unit (pre-filter, sediment filter and pre-carbon filter), ultra-filtration and reverse osmosis with spiral wound configuration were employed to evaluate the water reuse efficacy of effluent coming from the secondary clarifier of the conventional treatment plant of the mill. The operational conditions were optimized using Taguchi method at pH 8, temperature 32 °C, and pressure 2 bar and a flow rate of 60 l/hr. The qualities of the effluent from the secondary clarifier, and the permeate from both the combination, viz. Combination 1 (pre-treatment + ultra-filtration) and Combination 2 (pre-treatment + ultra-filtration+ reverse osmosis) were analyzed and the percentage reduction in pH, TDS, TSS, BOD, COD, Color, Lignin, Potassium and Sodium were calculated. The elimination of TDS, COD and BOD with Combination 1 was not promising (<22%). However, the installation of a RO membrane greatly reduced (>88%) the contaminants in both paper mill effluents. The obtained qualities of water from all the combinations were compared with the tolerance standard for reuse as process water. The quality of effluent from the secondary clarifier did not agree with any class of water quality. The permeate from the combination of pre-treatment and UF sufficiently reduced the TSS to reach the requirement. However, the combination of (pre-treatment + UF + RO) adequately complied with the quality standard required for reuse in the making of all grades of paper.
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- Sumit Dagar
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi 110042, India
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Delhi Technological University, New Delhi 110042, India
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- Environmental Management Division, Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute, Saharanpur 247001, India
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Puri S, Verma A. Potential use of foundry sand and furnace blast sand for fabrication of visibly active composite to promote circular economy/waste management for treating real agro-industrial wastewater. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2023; 95:e10844. [PMID: 36750964 DOI: 10.1002/wer.10844] [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: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A two-step process of coagulation/flocculation followed by a simultaneous dual process (photocatalysis + photo-Fenton) is developed to treat real pulp and paper (P and P) industry wastewater. The rigid stout color wastewater was treated using a sunlight-responsive and cost-effective Fe-TiO2 composite using recirculating photoreactor with a total working volume of 4 L. The key point of this study is that the treatment is done in very less time (90 min), and it incorporates the idea of circular economy, as the composite is fabricated out of industrial rejects. The further intensification of the process was done by proper process optimization of both approaches. With an initial concentration of stout color (0.78 AU) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) (2200 mg/L), the optimized conditions gave a good reduction in % color and % COD, that is, 64.1% and 41.8% (1280 mg/L) after coagulation/flocculation and 89.74% and 53.12% (600 mg/L) after dual, respectively. The composite was characterized by using various techniques like field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM)/energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to check the catalyst composition, complexes formed between Fe-TiO2 , and the catalyst intactness in both fresh and 50 times recycled composite. A trapping study was also performed using various quenchers to confirm that OH• plays a major role in the present study among other radicals produced where 55-60% drop in color removal was seen. In order to foresee the commercial use of this study, the process' cost was also estimated. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Industrial waste products were used to fabricate inert support that promoted the idea of circular economy/waste management. Iron from the waste used to execute photo-Fenton process along with forming Fe-TiO2 complex to make it visibly active composite. Enhanced production of OH radicals facilitated removal of stout color and COD from the real pulp and paper industry wastewater in just 90 min. Coagulation/flocculation followed by dual technique proved to be the best approach out of three different approaches applied. Composite showed excellent durability even after 50 recycles.
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- Sonali Puri
- School of Energy and Environment, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India
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- School of Energy and Environment, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India
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Recycling of wet grinding industry effluent using effective Microorganisms™ (EM). Heliyon 2023; 9:e13266. [PMID: 36816279 PMCID: PMC9932453 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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A considerable volume of effluent released from the food processing industries, after the extensive use in the products manufacturing and industrial process. Effluents, either without treatment or with improper treatment, released out from the industries would severely damage the environment and human health. An investigation was done by recycling the effluent samples, collected from the wet grinding industry, Madurai, India, which was determined with an acidic pH (5.93), high turbidity (160.78 NTU), high BOD (62.4 mg/l) and COD (274.38 mg/l) and a significantly higher quantity of starch (115.81 mg/l). Biological wastewater treatment method was chosen in this experiment on the basis of the biodegradability index of effluent (3.21-10.75). The main goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of wastewater treatment in a prototype STP utilizing the Effective Micro-organisms™ Consortium application. The US EPA International Water Quality Standards and the Water Quality Index were used to compare the water quality of the recycled effluent with and without the EM application. The effluent from the EM consortium treatment was found to have acceptable levels of pH (7.38), salinity (1.94 ppt) and Conductivity (4.05 mS); and a declining trend found in TDS (1.81 ppt), BOD (24.4 mg/l) and COD (148.83 mg/l) level when the effluent treated using EM. Removal effectiveness of EM significant reduce in the treated effluents starch (85.15%), sulphate (78.42), phosphate (79.60), nitrogen (65.54%), and turbidity (82.73%) level were observed. Which was shown to be comparatively better than employing without EM treatment. This research substantially intends to the best practices, towards sustainable industries through Cleaner Production Mechanism.
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Mandal DD, Singh G, Majumdar S, Chanda P. Challenges in developing strategies for the valorization of lignin-a major pollutant of the paper mill industry. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:11119-11140. [PMID: 36504305 PMCID: PMC9742045 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24022-4] [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: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Apart from protecting the environment from undesired waste impacts, wastewater treatment is a crucial platform for recovery. The exploitation of suitable technology to transform the wastes from pulp and paper industries (PPI) to value-added products is vital from an environmental and socio-economic point of view that will impact everyday life. As the volume and complexity of wastewater increase in a rapidly urbanizing world, the challenge of maintaining efficient wastewater treatment in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner must be met. In addition to producing treated water, the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) has a large amount of paper mill sludge (PMS) daily. Sludge management and disposal are significant problems associated with wastewater treatment plants. Applying the biorefinery concept is necessary for PPI from an environmental point of view and because of the piles of valuables contained therein in the form of waste. This will provide a renewable source for producing valuables and bio-energy and aid in making the overall process more economical and environmentally sustainable. Therefore, it is compulsory to continue inquiry on different applications of wastes, with proper justification of the environmental and economic factors. This review discusses current trends and challenges in wastewater management and the bio-valorization of paper mills. Lignin has been highlighted as a critical component for generating valuables, and its recovery prospects from solid and liquid PPI waste have been suggested.
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- Dalia Dasgupta Mandal
- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur, 713209 West Bengal India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur, 713209 West Bengal India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur, 713209 West Bengal India
- Department of Zoology, Sonamukhi College, Sonamukhi, Bankura, 722207 West Bengal India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur, 713209 West Bengal India
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Das S, Manoli K, Sharma VK, Dagnew M, Ray MB. Effect of ferrate pretreatment on anaerobic digestibility of primary sludge spiked with resin acids. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:91201-91211. [PMID: 35879637 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21599-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Resin acids are mixtures of high molecular weight carboxylic acids found in tree resins. Due to higher hydrophobicity and low solubility, they tend to adsorb on the suspended solids in pulp and paper (P&P) mill wastewater and accumulate in primary sludge through settling. Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a common practice stabilizing sludge; however, high concentration of resin acids affects the AD process. The aim of this research was mainly to determine the impact of ferrate (Fe (VI)) oxidation on selected resin acids and anaerobic digestibility of ferrate-treated primary sludge (PS) spiked with the resin acids. First, batch control oxidation of model resin acids with Fe (VI) was conducted to identify an optimum dosage, pH and contact time using a Box-Behnken design approach. Thereafter, anaerobic treatability studies of primary sludge spiked with resin acids both under control condition and optimum ferrate pretreatment were conducted. Up to 97% oxidation of resin acids occurred in pure water, while only 44%-62% oxidation of resin acids occurred in PS with an increasing Fe (VI) dosage from 0.034 to 0.137 mg Fe (VI)/mg tCODfed. The pretreatment did not affect the anaerobic biodegradability of resin acids; however, it lowered their negative influences on the PS digestibility. About 0.076 mg Fe (VI) dosage/mg tCODfed solubilized the sludge increasing the methane production by 40% compared to the untreated digester. The potential benefits of ferrate pretreatment of P&P primary sludge include resin acids oxidation and subsequent toxicity reduction, higher sludge solubilization enhancing methane production and enabling anaerobic digestion at higher COD loading.
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- Sreejon Das
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Western University, London, ON, N6A5B9, Canada
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- Program for the Environment and Sustainability, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Program for the Environment and Sustainability, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Western University, London, ON, N6A5B9, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Western University, London, ON, N6A5B9, Canada
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Ribeiro JP, Sarinho L, Neves MC, Nunes MI. Valorisation of residual iron dust as Fenton catalyst for pulp and paper wastewater treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 310:119850. [PMID: 35944783 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119850] [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: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this work, the performance of residual iron dust (RID) from metallurgic industry was assessed as Fenton catalyst for the treatment of real pulp bleaching wastewater. The focus was on the removal of recalcitrant pollutants AOX (adsorbable organic halides), by a novel, cleaner, and cost-effective circular solution based on a waste-derived catalyst. The behaviour of RID as iron source was firstly assessed by performing leaching tests at different RID:wastewater w/v ratios and contact time. Afterwards, RID-catalysed homogeneous and heterogeneous Fenton processes were conducted to maximise AOX removal from the pulp bleaching wastewater. Reusability of RID was assessed by a simple collect-and-reuse methodology, without any modification. Similar AOX removal under less consumption of chemicals was achieved with the novel heterogeneous Fenton process. Reaction in the bulk solution was the main pathway of AOX removal, given that the low surface area and porosity of the material did not allow for a high contribution of surface reaction to the overall performance. Moreover, AOX removal was similar over two consecutive treatment cycles, with Fenton process being responsible for 56.7-62.1% removal of AOX from the wastewater, and the leaching step adding 11.4-13.2%. At the end of treatment, COD either decreased (1st cycle) or remained unchanged (2nd and 3rd cycle). The operating cost of the optimised heterogeneous Fenton was 3-11% lower than under conventional Fenton process. This work presented a novel, circular solution based on a low-cost waste-derived catalyst, advancing the knowledge needed to foster industrial application of such technologies to increase industrial environmental performance and efficiency.
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- João Peres Ribeiro
- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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Ma G, Tian H, Xiao Y, Lu X, Zhang L, Liu X. Environmental assessment of recycling waste corrugated cartons from online shopping of Chinese university students. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 319:115625. [PMID: 35797909 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115625] [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: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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College students in China are among the main consumers of online shopping and the corrugated cartons used to ship items are piling up on campus. However, the generation characteristics of waste corrugated cartons (WCCs) in universities and the environmental consequences along their recycling pathway remain to be addressed. Taking Nanjing University (NJU) as an example, this study conducted a questionnaire survey on campus to analyze the generation characteristics of WCCs and evaluated the life cycle environmental impacts of their recycling process using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method. The results showed that WCC generation on campus varied by educational level, sex, grade and major, with doctoral students and female students being more active in online shopping and thus generating more WCCs. It was further estimated that a total of 0.27 Mt of WCCs were generated by college students in China in 2020, of which recycling would result in 0.31 Mt of CO2 eq of GHG emissions. Pulping and papermaking processes are the main contributors to the life cycle environmental impacts of WCC recycling, together accounting for at least 77% of the total. This study suggests the need for joint efforts from universities, students, and recycling enterprises to reduce WCC generation in Chinese universities and to make its recycling chain more environmentally sustainable.
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- Guosong Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- College of Economics and Management, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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Ramos MDN, Rangel AS, Azevedo KS, Melo MGB, Oliveira MC, Watanabe CMU, Pereira FF, Silva CM, Aguiar A. Characteristics and treatment of Brazilian pulp and paper mill effluents: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2022; 194:651. [PMID: 35931934 PMCID: PMC9362618 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10331-1] [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: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Pulp and paper industries are very important for developing the Brazilian economy. During production processes, many effluents are generated with high polluting potential. The objective of this study is to conduct an extensive literature review on the characteristics of effluents and treatment forms adopted by Brazilian mills in this industrial sector. Most consulted studies address raw (without treatment) and secondary (after biological treatment) effluents, considering their main characteristics like pH, chemical and biochemical oxygen demands (COD and BOD, respectively), color, solids, organochlorines, toxicity, estrogenic activity, and phenols. Raw effluents differ considerably in composition, depending on the type of paper produced, the pulping process employed, and other steps, like pulp bleaching. Raw effluent characteristics indicate that this effluent cannot be directly disposed of into water bodies, because it does not comply with federal and state disposal standards. Secondary effluents normally comply with Brazilian legislations, although some studies have reported COD and total phenol concentrations higher than disposal standards, suggesting that additional treatments are necessary. Treated effluent reuse was verified in some Brazilian mills, while its disposal in eucalyptus plantations has been considered a promising alternative for irrigation purposes.
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- Natural Resource Institute, Federal University of Itajubá, Itajubá, Minas Gerais, 37500-903, Brazil
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- Natural Resource Institute, Federal University of Itajubá, Itajubá, Minas Gerais, 37500-903, Brazil
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- Natural Resource Institute, Federal University of Itajubá, Itajubá, Minas Gerais, 37500-903, Brazil
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- Cellulose and Paper Laboratory, Forestry Engineering Department, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Natural Resource Institute, Federal University of Itajubá, Itajubá, Minas Gerais, 37500-903, Brazil.
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Occurrence, analysis and removal of pesticides, hormones, pharmaceuticals, and other contaminants in soil and water streams for the past two decades: a review. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-022-04778-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Getting Value from Pulp and Paper Industry Wastes: On the Way to Sustainability and Circular Economy. ENERGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/en15114105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The pulp and paper industry is recognized as a well-established sector, which throughout its process, generates a vast amount of waste streams with the capacity to be valorized. Typically, these residues are burned for energy purposes, but their use as substrates for biological processes could be a more efficient and sustainable alternative. With this aim, it is essential to identify and characterize each type of waste to determine its biotechnological potential. In this context, this research highlights possible alternatives with lower environmental impact and higher revenues. The bio-based pathway should be a promising alternative for the valorization of pulp and paper industry wastes, in particular for bioproduct production such as bioethanol, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), and biogas. This article focuses on state of the art regarding the identification and characterization of these wastes, their main applied deconstruction technologies and the valorization pathways reported for the production of the abovementioned bioproducts.
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Recent advances in the treatment of lignin in papermaking wastewater. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 38:116. [PMID: 35593964 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-022-03300-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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More than 695.7 million m3 of papermaking wastewater is discharged globally. It contains a mixture of complex pollutants, of which lignin is the major constituent (600-1000 mg/L) of papermaking black liquor, making it the second-largest energy-containing biomass globally and accounting for 47.4% and 59.4% of chemical oxygen demand (16,400 ± 120 mg/L) and chroma (3100 ± 22.32 mg/L) of papermaking wastewater. The complex process and dissolved pollutants are responsible for high pH, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, dark color, and toxicity. Papermaking wastewater has emerged as a substantial source of environmental pollution as the conventional wastewater treatment processes are high cost and seldom efficacious. This work introduces the shortcomings of the common treatment methods for papermaking wastewater and lignin, focusing on lignin biodegradation and discussing the metabolic pathways and application prospects of lignin-degrading microbial species. A comprehensive review of the existing lignin treatment methods has proposed that the reasonable amalgamation of biodegradation and various physicochemical techniques are environmentally friendly, sustainable, and economical. Lignin extraction from papermaking wastewater by technology combination is an effective approach to recover valuable organic materials and detoxify wastewater. This review focuses on recent breakthroughs and future trends in papermaking wastewater treatment and lignin removal, with special emphasis on biodegradation, recovery, and utilization of lignin, providing guidance for the mechanism exploration of lignin-degrading microorganisms and the optimization of high-value chemical production.
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Tomasi IT, Machado CA, Boaventura RAR, Botelho CMS, Santos SCR. Tannin-based coagulants: Current development and prospects on synthesis and uses. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 822:153454. [PMID: 35093370 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Population growth, industrialization, urbanization, and agriculture lead to a decrease in the availability of clean water. Coagulation/flocculation is one of the most common operations in water, urban wastewater, and industrial effluents treatment systems. Usually, this process is achieved using conventional coagulants that have their performance affected by pH, are poorly biodegradable, produce a huge volume of sludge, and are associated with degenerative diseases. As a substitute for these chemicals, natural coagulants have been highly researched for the last ten/fifteen years, especially the tannin-based (TB) ones. This review paper highlights the advantages of using these greener products to treat different types of water, wastewater, and effluents, especially from dairy, cosmetics, laundries, textile, and other industries. TB coagulants can successfully remove turbidity, color, suspended solids, soluble organic (chemical/biochemical oxygen demand) and inorganic matter (total phosphate, and heavy metals), and microorganisms. TB coagulants are compatible with other treatment technologies and can be used as coagulant-aid to reduce the consumption of chemicals. TB coagulants can reduce operating costs of water treatment due to less alkalinity consumption, as pH adjustment is sometimes unnecessary, and the production of a smaller volume of biodegradable sludge. TB coagulants can be synthesized by valorizing wastes/by-products, from the bark of some specific trees and skins/pomace of different fruits and vegetables. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) on TB coagulants are discussed. The progress of TB coagulants is promising, but some threats should be overcome, especially on tannin extraction and cationization. The market competition with conventional coagulants, the feasibility of application in real waters, and the reluctance of the industries to adapt to new technologies are other weaknesses to be surpassed.
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- Isabella T Tomasi
- LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
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- LSRE-LCM - Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Sustainable Alternatives for Tertiary Treatment of Pulp and Paper Wastewater. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14106047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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In this work, different alternatives to conventional tertiary treatment of pulp and paper (P&P) wastewater (WW), i.e., physicochemical coagulation-flocculation, were investigated to enhance the environmental and economic sustainability of industrial wastewater treatment. In particular, following a preliminary characterization of secondary effluents, cloth filtration and adsorption were studied, the former by pilot-scale tests, while the latter at laboratory scale. An economic analysis was finally accomplished to verify the full-scale applicability of the most promising technologies. Cloth filtration showed excellent total suspended solids (TSS) removal efficiency (mean 81% removal) but a very limited influence on chemical oxygen demand (COD) (mean 10% removal) due to the prevalence of soluble COD on particulate COD. Adsorption, instead, led to a good COD removal efficiency (50% abatement at powdered activated carbon—PAC—dosage of 400 mg/L). The economic analysis proved that adsorption would be convenient only if a local low-cost (100 €/ton) adsorbent supply chain was established. Ultrafiltration was considered as well as a potential alternative: its huge capital cost (19 M€) could be recovered in a relatively short timeframe (pay-back time of 4.7 years) if the ultrafiltrated effluent could be sold to local industries.
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Effectiveness of Biomass-based Fly Ash in Pulp and Paper Liquid Waste Treatment. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sajce.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Gievers F, Walz M, Loewe K, Bienert C, Loewen A. Anaerobic co-digestion of paper sludge: Feasibility of additional methane generation in mechanical-biological treatment plants. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2022; 144:502-512. [PMID: 35462294 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.04.016] [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: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this work, the feasibility of the anaerobic digestion of paper sludge as a co-substrate in anaerobic digestion mechanical-biological treatment (MBT) plants is investigated. In the first phase, the biochemical properties, biomethane potential (BMP), and pollutant contents of 20 different industrial paper sludges are determined. Following the general evaluation in the BMP tests, the second phase of the project involves the semi-continuous co-digestion of six paper sludges in continuous stirred reactors (CSTR). Paper sludges are categorized according to their origin within the pulp and paper mills: Deinking Sludge (DS), Primary Sludge (PS) and Biological Sludge (BS). The analysis of potentially inhibiting elements shows that the concentrations of chlororganic compounds, mineral oil and some heavy metals are highest in DS, while the mean heavy metal loads in all paper sludges are relatively low compared to other industrial sludges. Large differences in total solids (TS) and volatile solids (VS) contents are observed among the different paper sludges investigated, with DS having the highest TS due to the high inorganic contents. The BMP of the investigated sludges ranges from 90 to 355 NL CH4 kg-1 VS. In subsequent semi-continuous co-digestion experiments simulating MBT conditions, three DS and two fiber sludges (a mixture of PS and BS) show good methane generation rates, while one fiber sludge causes inhibition and indicates an increase in viscosity. In general, co-digestion of paper sludge in anaerobic digestion MBT plants can be a viable option for energy production and also facilitates a safe disposal of the paper sludge digestates.
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- Fabian Gievers
- Faculty of Resource Management, University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HAWK), Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 12, 37075 Göttingen, Germany; Faculty of Waste and Resource Management, University of Rostock, Justus-v.-Liebig-Weg 6, 18059 Rostock, Germany.
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- Faculty of Resource Management, University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HAWK), Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 12, 37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- Faculty of Resource Management, University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HAWK), Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 12, 37075 Göttingen, Germany
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- Faculty of Resource Management, University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HAWK), Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 12, 37075 Göttingen, Germany
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Morya R, Kumar M, Tyagi I, Kumar Pandey A, Park J, Raj T, Sirohi R, Kumar V, Kim SH. Recent advances in black liquor valorization. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 350:126916. [PMID: 35231597 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Lignocellulosic biomass is projected as a prospective renewable alternative to petroleum for the production of fuel and chemicals. Pretreatment is necessary to disrupt the lignocellulosic structure for extraction of cellulose. Biomass after pretreatment is segregated into cellulose rich solid fraction and black liquor (lignin and hemicelluloses) as a liquid stream. The plant polysaccharide-based industry primarily utilizes the cellulosic fraction as raw material, and carbon rich black liquor discarded as waste or burnt for energy recovery. This review highlights the recent advancements in the biological and chemical valorization of black liquor into fuels and chemicals. The recent research attempted for bioconversion of black liquor into Bioplastic, Biohydrogen, Biogas, and chemicals has been discussed. In addition, the efforts to replace the conventional energy recovery method with the advanced chemical process along with their modifications have been reviewed that will decide the sustainability of the lignocellulosic biomass-based industry.
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- Raj Morya
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, IIT Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, IIT Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, IIT Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Fu J, Zhang X, Li H, Chen B, Ye S, Zhang N, Yu Z, Zheng J, Chen B. Enhancing electronic metal support interaction (EMSI) over Pt/TiO 2 for efficient catalytic wet air oxidation of phenol in wastewater. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 426:128088. [PMID: 34959211 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.128088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Phenol is one of the major hazardous organic compounds in industrial wastewater. In this work, a highly active Pt/TiO2 catalyst for catalytic wet air oxidation (CWAO) of phenol was obtained by supporting pre-synthesized Pt on TiO2. During the followed hydrogen reduction, strong hydrogen spillover occurred without the migration of TiO2 onto Pt. The reduced support then enhanced the electron transfer from TiO2 to Pt, increasing the percentage of partially negative Pt (Ptδ-), which has been confirmed by XPS. The strong EMSI made the obtained catalyst far more active than Pt/TiO2 prepared by impregnation method. The electron-enriched Pt/TiO2 achieved total organic carbon (TOC) conversion of 88.8% and TOF 149 h-1 at 100 °C and 2 MPa O2, while conventional Pt/TiO2 gave TOC conversion of 39.5% and TOF 41 h-1 for CWAO of phenol. Our work indicates that the enhancement of EMSI between metal and support can be an effective approach to develop highly active catalysts for phenol treatment.
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- Jile Fu
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Green Chemical Productions of Alcohols-Ethers-Esters, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China; School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Green Chemical Productions of Alcohols-Ethers-Esters, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Green Chemical Productions of Alcohols-Ethers-Esters, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China; School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Green Chemical Productions of Alcohols-Ethers-Esters, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China; School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Green Chemical Productions of Alcohols-Ethers-Esters, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China; School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Green Chemical Productions of Alcohols-Ethers-Esters, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China; School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Malaysia.
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Green Chemical Productions of Alcohols-Ethers-Esters, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China; School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, National Engineering Laboratory for Green Chemical Productions of Alcohols-Ethers-Esters, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China; School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Malaysia.
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Chen X, Zhang Q, Zhu Y, Zhao T. Response of rotating biological contactor started up by heterotrophic nitrification-aerobic denitrification bacteria to various C/N ratios. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:133048. [PMID: 34822871 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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To improve the low pollutant removal efficiency of traditional biological methods for treating livestock and poultry breeding wastewater under a relatively low temperature, a rotating biological contactor (RBC) inoculated with heterotrophic nitrification-aerobic denitrification (HN-AD) bacteria was designed. A quick start-up process and a well removal performance had been achieved in the novel RBC. To elucidate the anti-load shock ability of the novel RBC, the effects of C/N ratio on nitrogen removal and microbial assemblage were focused under a low temperature (12 ± 2 °C). Results showed that the highest NH4+-N and TN removal efficiency were 99.57 ± 0.31% and 68.41 ± 0.52%. Microbial diversity analysis based on high throughput sequencing technique showed that Arcobacter and Flavobacterium with an increasing relative abundance were the key to ensure high nitrogen removal efficiently at a low C/N ratio and temperature. Moreover, nitrogen transferring pathways of the novel RBC was revealed and dissimilatory nitrate reduction and denitrification were the main pathways. The excellent pollutant removal performance demonstrates that the novel RBC is a promising process to effectively treat wastewater with low C/N ratio and low temperature.
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- Xue Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 40054, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 40054, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 40054, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 40054, China
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Azimi SC, Shirini F, Pendashteh A. Synthesis, characterization, and application of α-Fe 2 O 3 @TiO 2 @SO 3 H photo-Fenton catalyst for photocatalytic degradation of biologically pre-treated wood industry wastewater. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2022; 94:e10695. [PMID: 35243716 DOI: 10.1002/wer.10695] [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: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The efficiency of removing chemical oxygen demand (COD) and turbidity from wood wastewater was investigated using a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) and the photo-Fenton process. A total of 94.78% of COD reduction and 99.9% of turbidity removal were observed under optimum conditions of SBR, which consisted of an organic loading rate (OLR) of 0.453 kg COD m-3 day-1 , mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) of 4564 mg L-1 , and cycle time of 48 h. A magnetic α-Fe2 O3 @TiO2 @SO3 H nanocatalyst was prepared as a heterogeneous Fenton reagent. The Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), and elemental mapping (MAP) analyses were performed to determine the structure and morphology of synthesized photocatalyst. The response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the process based on a central composite design (CCD). The maximum photocatalytic degradation of 87.54% and COD reduction of 83.35% were achieved at a dosage of 0.6 g L-1 of catalyst, 30 mg L-1 of H2 O2 , and pH of 3.5 for 45 min. The results indicated that a combination of the SBR process and α-Fe2 O3 @TiO2 @SO3 H could be used as an effective method for the treatment of wood wastewater. PRACTITIONER POINTS: A combination of the SBR and photo-Fenton process was introduced as an impressive method for wood industry wastewater treatment. The efficiencies of COD, BOD5 , NO3 -N, PO4 -P, and color removal were obtained according to the standard limits in Iran. To our knowledge, this study is the first report of the use of synthesized α-Fe2 O3 @TiO2 @SO3 H photocatalyst for the wood industry wastewater treatment.
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- Seyyedeh Cobra Azimi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
- Department of Water Engineering and Environment, The Caspian Sea Basin Research Center, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Water Engineering and Environment, The Caspian Sea Basin Research Center, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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Zhang X. Selective separation membranes for fractionating organics and salts for industrial wastewater treatment: Design strategies and process assessment. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Al-Tohamy R, Ali SS, Li F, Okasha KM, Mahmoud YAG, Elsamahy T, Jiao H, Fu Y, Sun J. A critical review on the treatment of dye-containing wastewater: Ecotoxicological and health concerns of textile dyes and possible remediation approaches for environmental safety. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 231:113160. [PMID: 35026583 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.113160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 372] [Impact Index Per Article: 186.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The synthetic dyes used in the textile industry pollute a large amount of water. Textile dyes do not bind tightly to the fabric and are discharged as effluent into the aquatic environment. As a result, the continuous discharge of wastewater from a large number of textile industries without prior treatment has significant negative consequences on the environment and human health. Textile dyes contaminate aquatic habitats and have the potential to be toxic to aquatic organisms, which may enter the food chain. This review will discuss the effects of textile dyes on water bodies, aquatic flora, and human health. Textile dyes degrade the esthetic quality of bodies of water by increasing biochemical and chemical oxygen demand, impairing photosynthesis, inhibiting plant growth, entering the food chain, providing recalcitrance and bioaccumulation, and potentially promoting toxicity, mutagenicity, and carcinogenicity. Therefore, dye-containing wastewater should be effectively treated using eco-friendly technologies to avoid negative effects on the environment, human health, and natural water resources. This review compares the most recent technologies which are commonly used to remove dye from textile wastewater, with a focus on the advantages and drawbacks of these various approaches. This review is expected to spark great interest among the research community who wish to combat the widespread risk of toxic organic pollutants generated by the textile industries.
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- Rania Al-Tohamy
- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt.
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150090, China
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- Internal Medicine and Nephrology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; School of the Environment and Agrifood, Cranfield University, MK43 0AL, UK
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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Melchiors E, Martinelli SHS, Xavier CR. Effluent from fluff pulp manufacturing: the behavior during biological treatment by MBBR. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s43153-021-00199-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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John D, Yesodharan S, Achari VS. Integration of coagulation-flocculation and heterogeneous photocatalysis for the treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2022; 43:443-459. [PMID: 32633207 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2020.1791972] [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: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A two-step process involving coagulation-flocculation followed by solar photocatalysis - based Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) using TiO2-Reduced Graphene Oxide (TRGO) nanocomposite as catalyst has been employed for the treatment of pulp and paper mill effluent. As the effluent is loaded with a high amount of organics with initial chemical oxygen demand (COD) as high as 3516, a pre-treatment is required before applying photocatalytic treatment. Coagulation-flocculation was identified as an effective pre-treatment strategy. Among the various coagulants tested, CuSO4.5H2O showed the best % COD reduction of 84 at pH 6, at a loading of 5 g/L. The primary treatment of coagulation improved the biodegradability index from 0.23 to 0.37. TRGO photocatalyst, employed in the second stage of photocatalytic treatment was synthesised by an ultrasound assisted solvothermal method and well characterised by various spectroscopic/analytical tools. The composite was found to be an efficient solar photocatalyst and achieved 1.76 and 2.1 times more COD reduction than synthesised TiO2 and commercial P25 respectively. The final effluent after the combined treatment was neutral and the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and COD were 11.7 and 120 mg/L respectively which were below the given limit of National Environmental Quality Standards.
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- Deepthi John
- School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India
- Department of Chemistry, Deva Matha College, Kuravilangad, India
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- School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India
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- School of Environmental Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, India
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Tavakoli M, Ghasemian A, Dehghani-Firouzabadi MR, Mazela B. Cellulose and Its Nano-Derivatives as a Water-Repellent and Fire-Resistant Surface: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 15:82. [PMID: 35009224 PMCID: PMC8746080 DOI: 10.3390/ma15010082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The inevitable destructive effects of moisture and temperature are obvious in cellulosic and nanocellulosic substrates. These materials are the main foundations of interdependent industries that produce products such as currency notes or high-quality packaging for sanitary, cosmetics, or ammunition in the defense industry. Therefore, it is essential to develop procedures to eliminate problems arising from humidity and fire to improve the quality of these green and sustainable materials. The production of waterproof and flame-resistant cellulose-based substrates has drawn increasing attention to resolve these drawbacks. In this review paper, we have initially summarized the most accessible cellulosic substrates, different kinds of nanocellulose, and the general information about water repellents and intumescent fireproof surfaces. Then, the potential and necessity of using cellulosic biobased substrates are addressed for use in modified shapes as waterproof and fire inhibitor coatings. Cost-effective, eco-friendly, and durable, dual-function coatings are also introduced as future challenges, which are exploited as water-repellents and flame-retardant cellulose-based surfaces for pulp and paper applications.
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- Mehrnoosh Tavakoli
- Department of Pulp and Paper Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Gorgan 4913815739, Iran or (M.T.); (A.G.); (M.R.D.-F.)
- Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pulp and Paper Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Gorgan 4913815739, Iran or (M.T.); (A.G.); (M.R.D.-F.)
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- Department of Pulp and Paper Technology, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Gorgan 4913815739, Iran or (M.T.); (A.G.); (M.R.D.-F.)
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- Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 28, 60-637 Poznan, Poland
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Aspergillus oryzae Grown on Rice Hulls Used as an Additive for Pretreatment of Starch-Containing Wastewater from the Pulp and Paper Industry. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation7040317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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From an industrial point of view, the use of microorganisms as a wastewater bioremediation practice represents a sustainable and economic alternative for conventional treatments. In this work, we investigated the starch bioremediation of paper mill wastewater (PMW) with Aspergillus oryzae. This amylase-producing fungus was tested in submerged fermentation technology (SmF) and solid-state fermentation (SSF) on rice hulls. The tests were conducted to assay the concentration of the reducing sugars on paper mill wastewater. The bioremediation of starch in the wastewater was carried out by A. oryzae, which proved capable of growing in this complex media as well as expressing its amylase activity.
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Uddin M, Swathi KV, Anil A, Boopathy R, Ramani K, Sekaran G. Biosequestration of lignin in municipal landfill leachate by tailored cationic lipoprotein biosurfactant through Bacillus tropicus valorized tannery solid waste. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 300:113755. [PMID: 34537555 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Bioremediation of municipal landfill leachate (MLL) is often intricate due to presence of refractory lignin. In the present study, it was attempted to tailor the histidine rich protein moiety of cationic lipoprotein biosurfactant (CLB) to sequester the lignin from MLL. Animal fleshing (AF), the solid waste generated in tanning industry was utilized for the production of histidine rich CLB by de novo substrate dependent synthesis pathway involving Bacillus tropicus. The optimum conditions for the maximum production of CLB were determined using response surface methodology. At the optimized conditions, the maximum yield of CLB was 217.4 mg/g AF (on dry basis). The produced histidine rich CLB was purified using Immobilized metal affinity chromatography at the optimum binding and elution conditions. The histidine residues were more pronounced in the CLB, as determined by HPLC analysis. The CLB was further characterized by SDS-PAGE, Zeta potential, XRD, FT-IR, Raman, NMR, GC-MS and TG analyses. The CLB was immobilized onto functionalized nanoporous activated bio carbon (FNABC) and the optimum immobilization capacity was found to be 211.6 mg/g FNABC. The immobilization of CLB onto FNABC was confirmed using SEM, FT-IR, XRD and TG analyses. The isotherm models, kinetic and thermodynamics studies of CLB immobilization onto FNABC were performed to evaluate its field level application. Subsequently, the CLB-FNABC was then applied for the sequestration of lignin in MLL. The maximum lignin sequestration was achieved by 92.5 mg/g CLB-FNABC at the optimized sequestration time, 180 min; pH, 5; temperature, 45 °C and mass of CLB-FNABC, 1.0 g. The sequestration of lignin by CLB- FNABC was confirmed by SEM, FT-IR and UV-Vis analyses. Further, the mechanistic study revealed the anchoring of CLB onto the surface of lignin through electrostatic interaction.
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- Maseed Uddin
- Biomolecules and Biocatalysis Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Biomolecules and Biocatalysis Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Biomolecules and Biocatalysis Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Environment & Sustainability Department, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751013, Odisha, India
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- Biomolecules and Biocatalysis Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, 603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, 600089, Tamil Nadu, India
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Revealing the Potential of Xylanase from a New Halophilic Microbulbifer sp. CL37 with Paper De-Inking Ability. ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13369-021-06400-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Patel K, Patel N, Vaghamshi N, Shah K, Dugdirala SM, Dudhagara P. Trends and strategies in the effluent treatment of pulp and paper industries: A review highlighting reactor options. CURRENT RESEARCH IN MICROBIAL SCIENCES 2021; 2:100077. [PMID: 34841366 PMCID: PMC8610311 DOI: 10.1016/j.crmicr.2021.100077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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From the beginning of the paper-making process, the pulp and paper industry has utilized a large amount of water and generated a vast amount of highly polluted wastewater. The paper industry faces global pressure to reduce water use and lower environmental pollution. However, traditional physicochemical methods of wastewater treatment need high energy input, and their ecological impact is questionable. Due to the zero discharged policy, the industries urgently require novel eco-friendly, sustainable, and efficient treatment techniques. Microbial technology is the most recommended option to treat wastewater and support sustainable growth. The present article describes the overview of traditional and novel methods, including membrane bioreactor (MBR) and moving-bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) technology's with their current state and their limits for treating pulp and paper wastewater. It is expected to integrate the novel methods with advanced hybrid technology to fulfill wastewater treatment criteria and prospects. Furthermore, coupling MBR and MBBR technology make energy and water recovery possible, and recycling wastewater will be economically and environmentally feasible.
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- Kartik Patel
- Department of Biosciences (UGC-SAP-II & DST-FIST-I), Veer Narmard South Gujarat University, Surat 395007, India
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- Department of Biosciences (UGC-SAP-II & DST-FIST-I), Veer Narmard South Gujarat University, Surat 395007, India
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- Department of Biosciences (UGC-SAP-II & DST-FIST-I), Veer Narmard South Gujarat University, Surat 395007, India
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- P.S. Science and H.D. Patel Arts College Kadi, Mahesana, Gujarat, India
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- Biogas Research Centre, Post-Graduate Department of Microbiology, M.D. Gramsewa Mahavidyalaya, Gujarat Vidyapith Sadra, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Biosciences (UGC-SAP-II & DST-FIST-I), Veer Narmard South Gujarat University, Surat 395007, India
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Yadav G, Mishra A, Ghosh P, Sindhu R, Vinayak V, Pugazhendhi A. Technical, economic and environmental feasibility of resource recovery technologies from wastewater. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 796:149022. [PMID: 34280638 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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An enormous amount of wastewater is generated across the world from different industrial or municipal sectors. Traditional wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) have primarily focused on the treatment of wastewater rather than the recovery of valuable resources. A shift from a linear to a circular economy may offer a unique platform for recovering valuable resources including energy, nutrients, and high-value goods from wastewater. However, transitioning from conventional frameworks to sustainable WWT systems remains a significant challenge. Thus, this review paper focuses on the avenues of resource recovery from WWTPs, by evaluating the potential for nutrients, water, and energy recovery from different types of wastewaters and sewage sludge. It discusses in detail a variety of available and advanced technologies for resource recovery. Further, the feasibility of these technologies from a sustainable standpoint is discussed, covering the technical, economic, and environmental facets.
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- Geetanjali Yadav
- Department of Chemical Engineering, École Polytechnique de Montreal, H3C 3A7, Canada.
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- Cryogenic Engineering Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India.
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- Cryogenic Engineering Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India.
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- Microbial Processes and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum 695 019, Kerala, India
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- Diatom Nanoengineering and Metabolism Lab (DNM), School of Applied Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, MP 470003, India
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- School of Renewable Energy, Maejo University, Chiang Mai 50290, Thailand; College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Kumar A, Srivastava NK, Gera P. Removal of color from pulp and paper mill wastewater- methods and techniques- A review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 298:113527. [PMID: 34411799 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The pulp and paper industry consumes a huge amount of water and releases more polluted and colored wastewater every year. Many conventional techniques are used in the treatment of paper industry wastewater. However, for color removal from paper mill effluent, there is no proven method so far, on an industrial scale. Due to high energy input and high cost, there is an urgent need to find out a new technique that must be sustainable, economical, and environment friendly. Various methods have been investigated on bench scale and pilot scale also but no proven method for color removal on an industrial scale. The paper provides an overview of the color removal techniques from different sources of pulp and paper mill wastewater discharged by various industries. The review described various components involved in various processes for color removal from paper mill waste water. The present works focus on processes like chemical, chemical/physical, biological, physicochemical, and electrochemical applied in color removal from paper mill wastewater. The present review gives key information on the effectiveness, use, betterment, and limitations of numerous methods of treatment targeted at color removal from paper mill wastewater using various techniques still under evolution.
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- Amit Kumar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, 144011, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, 144011, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, 144011, India
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Khan AH, Aziz HA, Khan NA, Dhingra A, Ahmed S, Naushad M. Effect of seasonal variation on the occurrences of high-risk pharmaceutical in drain-laden surface water: A risk analysis of Yamuna River. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 794:148484. [PMID: 34217082 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The occurrence of pharmaceutical residues in the aquatic ecosystem is an emerging concern of environmentalists. This study primarily investigated the seasonal variation of high-priority pharmaceutical residues in the Yamuna River, accompanied by 22 drains discharge from different parts of Delhi. Five sampling sites were selected for analyzing high-priority pharmaceuticals along with physico-chemical and biological parameters for 3 season's viz. pre-monsoon (PrM), monsoon (DuM), and post-monsoon (PoM), respectively. The maximum occurrences were detected during the PoM, compared to the PrM and DuM seasons. The maximum concentration of BOD, COD, and Phosphate was detected at the last sampling station (SP-5). Similarly, all targeted pharmaceuticals concentration were maximum at the last sampling point i.e. Okhla barrage (SP-5, max: DIC = 556.1 ng/l, IBU = 223.4 ng/l, CAR = 183.1 ng/l, DIA = 457.8 ng/l, OFL = 1726.5 ng/l, FRU = 312.2 ng/l and SIM = 414.9 ng/l) except at Barapulla downstream (SP-4, max: ERY = 178.1 ng/l). The mean concentrations of Fecal coliform (FC) ranged from 1700 to 6500 CFU/100 ml. The maximum colonies were detected in PrM season (6500 CFU/100 ml) followed by PoM (5800 CFU/100 ml) and least in DuM (1700 CFU/100 ml). Risk quotient (RQ) analysis of high-priority pharmaceuticals indicated high ecotoxicological risks exposure (>1) from DIC, DIA, OFL, and SIM in all seasons at all the sampling sites. However, lower risk was predicted for IBU, CAR, ERY, and FRU, respectively. This risk assessment indicated an aquatic ecosystem potentially exposed to high risks from these pharmaceutical residues. Moreover, seasonal agricultural application, rainfall, and temperature could influence the levels and compositions of pharmaceutical residue in the aquatic ecosystem. Hence, attention is required particularly to this stream since it is only a local lifeline source for urban consumers for domestic water supply and farmers for cultivation.
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- Afzal Husain Khan
- School of Civil Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
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- School of Civil Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia; Solid Waste Management Cluster, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
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- Civil Engineering Department, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
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- Civil Engineering Department, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
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- Civil Engineering Department, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.
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- Advanced Materials Research Chair, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh-11451, Saudi Arabia; Yonsei Frontier Lab, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Azimi SC, Shirini F, Pendashteh A. Preparation and application of α-Fe 2O 3@TiO 2@SO 3H for photocatalytic degradation and COD reduction of woodchips industry wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:56449-56472. [PMID: 34056689 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14085-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this study, we investigated the efficiency of photocatalytic degradation and chemical oxygen demand (COD) reduction from woodchips industry wastewater using α-Fe2O3@TiO2@SO3H. A magnetic α-Fe2O3@TiO2@SO3H was prepared as a heterogeneous photo-Fenton catalyst. The Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), and elemental mapping (MAP) analyses were performed to determine the structure and morphology of synthesized photocatalysts. The response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the photo-Fenton process based on a Box-Behnken design (BBD). The parameters such as catalyst dosage, H2O2 dosage, pH, and contact time on photocatalytic degradation and the reduction of COD were studied. The maximum photocatalytic degradation of 93.75% and COD reduction of 86.54% were achieved at a dosage of the catalyst of 1 g L-1, H2O2 dosage of 40 mg L-1, and a pH of 3.5 at 45 min. The kinetics of the photo-Fenton process was studied for the woodchips wastewater treatment under optimum conditions. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model for photocatalytic degradation and COD reduction was obtained. The results indicated that a α-Fe2O3@TiO2@SO3H could be used as an effective heterogeneous photocatalyst for the treatment of woodchips industry wastewater. Preparation and application of α-Fe2O3@TiO2@SO3H for photocatalytic degradation and COD reduction of woodchips industry wastewater.
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- Seyyedeh Cobra Azimi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
- Department of Water and Environmental Engineering, Caspian Sea Basin Research Center, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Water and Environmental Engineering, Caspian Sea Basin Research Center, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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Anaraki MT, Lysak DH, Downey K, Kock FVC, You X, Majumdar RD, Barison A, Lião LM, Ferreira AG, Decker V, Goerling B, Spraul M, Godejohann M, Helm PA, Kleywegt S, Jobst K, Soong R, Simpson MJ, Simpson AJ. NMR spectroscopy of wastewater: A review, case study, and future potential. PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 126-127:121-180. [PMID: 34852923 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnmrs.2021.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
NMR spectroscopy is arguably the most powerful tool for the study of molecular structures and interactions, and is increasingly being applied to environmental research, such as the study of wastewater. With over 97% of the planet's water being saltwater, and two thirds of freshwater being frozen in the ice caps and glaciers, there is a significant need to maintain and reuse the remaining 1%, which is a precious resource, critical to the sustainability of most life on Earth. Sanitation and reutilization of wastewater is an important method of water conservation, especially in arid regions, making the understanding of wastewater itself, and of its treatment processes, a highly relevant area of environmental research. Here, the benefits, challenges and subtleties of using NMR spectroscopy for the analysis of wastewater are considered. First, the techniques available to overcome the specific challenges arising from the nature of wastewater (which is a complex and dilute matrix), including an examination of sample preparation and NMR techniques (such as solvent suppression), in both the solid and solution states, are discussed. Then, the arsenal of available NMR techniques for both structure elucidation (e.g., heteronuclear, multidimensional NMR, homonuclear scalar coupling-based experiments) and the study of intermolecular interactions (e.g., diffusion, nuclear Overhauser and saturation transfer-based techniques) in wastewater are examined. Examples of wastewater NMR studies from the literature are reviewed and potential areas for future research are identified. Organized by nucleus, this review includes the common heteronuclei (13C, 15N, 19F, 31P, 29Si) as well as other environmentally relevant nuclei and metals such as 27Al, 51V, 207Pb and 113Cd, among others. Further, the potential of additional NMR methods such as comprehensive multiphase NMR, NMR microscopy and hyphenated techniques (for example, LC-SPE-NMR-MS) for advancing the current understanding of wastewater are discussed. In addition, a case study that combines natural abundance (i.e. non-concentrated), targeted and non-targeted NMR to characterize wastewater, along with in vivo based NMR to understand its toxicity, is included. The study demonstrates that, when applied comprehensively, NMR can provide unique insights into not just the structure, but also potential impacts, of wastewater and wastewater treatment processes. Finally, low-field NMR, which holds considerable future potential for on-site wastewater monitoring, is briefly discussed. In summary, NMR spectroscopy is one of the most versatile tools in modern science, with abilities to study all phases (gases, liquids, gels and solids), chemical structures, interactions, interfaces, toxicity and much more. The authors hope this review will inspire more scientists to embrace NMR, given its huge potential for both wastewater analysis in particular and environmental research in general.
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- Maryam Tabatabaei Anaraki
- Environmental NMR Center, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto M1C1A4, Canada
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- Environmental NMR Center, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto M1C1A4, Canada
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- Environmental NMR Center, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto M1C1A4, Canada
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- Environmental NMR Center, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto M1C1A4, Canada; Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos-SP (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Environmental NMR Center, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto M1C1A4, Canada
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- Environmental NMR Center, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto M1C1A4, Canada; Synex Medical, 2 Bloor Street E, Suite 310, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8, Canada
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- NMR Center, Federal University of Paraná, CP 19081, 81530-900 Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- NMR Center, Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia 74690-900, Brazil
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- Bruker Biospin GmbH, Silberstreifen 4, 76287 Rheinstetten, Germany
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- Bruker Biospin GmbH, Silberstreifen 4, 76287 Rheinstetten, Germany
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- Environmental Monitoring & Reporting Branch, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Toronto M9P 3V6, Canada
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- Technical Assessment and Standards Development Branch, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Toronto, ON M4V 1M2, Canada
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- Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL A1C 5S7, Canada
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- Environmental NMR Center, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto M1C1A4, Canada
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- Environmental NMR Center, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto M1C1A4, Canada
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- Environmental NMR Center, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto M1C1A4, Canada.
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Wang T, Chang D, Huang D, Liu Z, Wu Y, Liu H, Yuan H, Jiang Y. Application of surfactants in papermaking industry and future development trend of green surfactants. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2021; 105:7619-7634. [PMID: 34559284 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-021-11602-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In this work, the application of chemical surfactants, including cooking aids, detergents, surface sizing agents, and deinking agents as core components, is introduced in the wet end of pulping and papermaking. This method for the combined application of enzymes and surfactants has expanded, promoting technological updates and improving the effect of surfactants in practical applications. Finally, the potential substitution of green surfactants for chemical surfactants is discussed. The source, classification, and natural functions of green surfactants are introduced, including plant extracts, biobased surfactants, fermentation products, and woody biomass. These green surfactants have advantages over their chemically synthesized counterparts, such as their low toxicity and biodegradability. This article reviews the latest developments in the application of surfactants in different paper industry processes and extends the methods of use. Additionally, the application potential of green surfactants in the field of papermaking is discussed. KEY POINTS: • Surfactants as important chemical additives in papermaking process are reviewed. • Deinking technologies by combined of surfactants and enzymes are reviewed. • Applications of green surfactant in papermaking industry are prospected.
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- Tengfei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China. .,Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China.,Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China. .,Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China.,Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China.,Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China.,Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China.,Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking (LBMP), Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China.,Key Laboratory of Shandong Microbial Engineering, School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, 250353, Shandong, China
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