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Zhang B, Li R, Zheng Y, Chen S, Su Y, Zhou W, Sui Q, Liang D. Biochar Composite with Enhanced Performance Prepared Through Microbial Modification for Water Pollutant Removal. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:11732. [PMID: 39519280 PMCID: PMC11546741 DOI: 10.3390/ijms252111732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2024] [Revised: 10/28/2024] [Accepted: 10/30/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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This study developed mycelial biochar composites, BQH-AN and BQH-MV, with stable physicochemical properties and significantly improved adsorption capabilities through microbial modification. The results showed that the specific surface area and porosity of BQH-AN (3547.47 m2 g-1 and 2.37 cm3 g-1) and BQH-MV (3205.59 m2 g-1 and 2.46 cm3 g-1) were significantly higher than those of biochar BQH (2641.31 m2 g-1 and 1.81 cm3 g-1), which was produced without microbial treatment. In adsorption experiments using rhodamine B (RhB), tetracycline hydrochloride (TC), and Cr (VI), BQH-AN showed maximum adsorption capacities of 1450.79 mg g-1 for RhB, 1608.43 mg g-1 for TC, and 744.15 mg g-1 for Cr(VI). BQH-MV showed similarly strong performance, with 1329.85 mg g-1 for RhB, 1526.46 mg g-1 for TC, and 752.27 mg g-1 for Cr(VI). These values were not only higher than those of BQH but also outperformed most other biochar adsorbents. Additionally, after five reuse cycles, the pollutant removal efficiency of the mycelial biochar composites remained above 69%, demonstrating excellent regenerative ability. This study not only produced biochar with superior adsorption properties but also highlighted microbial modification as an effective way to enhance lignocellulosic biochar performance, paving the way for further biomass development.
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- Bolun Zhang
- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (Y.Z.); (W.Z.); (Q.S.); (D.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (Y.Z.); (W.Z.); (Q.S.); (D.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (Y.Z.); (W.Z.); (Q.S.); (D.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (Y.Z.); (W.Z.); (Q.S.); (D.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (Y.Z.); (W.Z.); (Q.S.); (D.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (Y.Z.); (W.Z.); (Q.S.); (D.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (Y.Z.); (W.Z.); (Q.S.); (D.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (Y.Z.); (W.Z.); (Q.S.); (D.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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Zhang B, Li R, Zhang H, Han Y, Jia Y, Chen S, Yu X. Mycelium-Doped Straw Biochars for Antibiotic Control. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:11387. [PMID: 39518942 PMCID: PMC11546586 DOI: 10.3390/ijms252111387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2024] [Revised: 10/19/2024] [Accepted: 10/21/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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Straw, a predominant agricultural residue, represents a significant waste product. Harnessing its potential is of paramount importance both in terms of research and economic value. In this study, chemically pretreated corn straw was infused with distinct microbial fungal mycelium variants and subsequently transformed into a series of biochars through a process involving carbonization and activation. The findings revealed enhancements in the specific surface area and total pore volume of mycelium-doped straw biochars compared to the original corn straw biochar (BCS). Additionally, discernible disparities were observed in their physical and chemical attributes, encompassing functional groups, surface chemistry, and micro-morphology. Notably, in water-based antibiotic removal experiments focusing on tetracycline hydrochloride (TH) and chloramphenicol (CP), the mycelium-doped straw biochars outperformed BCS. Their maximum adsorption capacities for TH and CP surpassed those of alternative adsorbents, including other biochars. Impressively, even after five cycles, the biochar exhibited a removal rate exceeding 80%, attesting to its robust stability. This study successfully emphasized the efficacy of incorporating fungal mycelium to enhance the adsorption properties of straw-based biochar, introducing a new theoretical basis for the development of lignocellulosic materials.
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- Bolun Zhang
- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.H.); (Y.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.H.); (Y.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.H.); (Y.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.H.); (Y.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.H.); (Y.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.H.); (Y.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (B.Z.); (R.L.); (H.Z.); (Y.H.); (Y.J.)
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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Villora-Picó JJ, Gil-Muñoz G, Sepúlveda-Escribano A, Pastor-Blas MM. The Facile Production of p-Chloroaniline Facilitated by an Efficient and Chemoselective Metal-Free N/S Co-Doped Carbon Catalyst. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:9603. [PMID: 39273549 PMCID: PMC11395487 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25179603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2024] [Revised: 08/17/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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The catalytic hydrogenation of the toxic and harmful p-chloronitrobenzene to produce the value-added p-chloroaniline is an essential reaction for the sustainable chemical industry. Nevertheless, ensuring satisfactory control of its chemoselectivity is a great challenge. In this work, a N/S co-doped metal-free carbon catalyst has been fabricated by using cysteine as a source of C, N, and S. The presence of calcium citrate (porogen agent) in the mixture subjected to pyrolysis provided the carbon with porosity, which permitted us to overcome the issues associated with the loss of heteroatoms during an otherwise necessary activation thermal treatment. Full characterization was carried out and the catalytic performance of the metal-free carbon material was tested in the hydrogenation reaction of p-chloronitrobenzene to selectively produce p-chloroaniline. Full selectivity was obtained but conversion was highly dependent on the introduction of S due to the synergetic effect of S and N heteroatoms. The N/S co-doped carbon (CYSCIT) exhibits a mesoporous architecture which favors mass transfer and a higher doping level, with more exposed N and S doping atoms which act as catalytic sites for the hydrogenation of p-chloronitrobenzene, resulting in enhanced catalytic performance when compared to the N-doped carbon obtained from melamine and calcium citrate (MELCIT) used as a reference.
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- Juan-José Villora-Picó
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University Materials Institute of Alicante, University of Alicante, P.O. Box 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University Materials Institute of Alicante, University of Alicante, P.O. Box 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University Materials Institute of Alicante, University of Alicante, P.O. Box 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
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- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University Materials Institute of Alicante, University of Alicante, P.O. Box 99, E-03080 Alicante, Spain
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Guo H, Yin Q, Chen Y, Sun T, Liu N, Sun S, Wang M, Ma X. Heat-resistant boron-nitrogen doped lignin-derived adsorbent-catalyst for gaseous aromatic pollutants removal. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 361:142493. [PMID: 38823426 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142493] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Lignin-based carbon material can be utilized as carbonaceous adsorbents for the removal of toxic gaseous organic pollutants, while the poor heat-resistance limited its widely application. Here in, B-N co-doped lignin carbon (BN-C) with high thermal stability was synthesized, and the optimized BN-C (1:2) exhibited notably improved heat resistance with the decomposition temperature up to 505 °C, and excellent adsorption capacity for o-dichlorobenzene (o-DCB) (1510.0 mg/g) and toluene (947.3 mg/g), together with good cyclic stability over 10 cycles for o-dichlorobenzene. The existence of abundant hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) with good thermal conductivity contributed to the superior heat-resistance of BN-C (1:2), and the high specific surface area (1764.5 m2/g), enriched hydroxyl functional groups and improved graphitization degree contributed to its enhanced adsorption performance. More importantly, BN-C (1:2) supported Ru could effectively remove o-DCB and toluene at wide temperature range (50-300 °C). The present work guided the development of heat-resistant lignin-derived adsorbent-catalyst for gaseous aromatic pollutants removal, which benefits both environmental protection and resource utilization.
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- Haiwei Guo
- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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Wu X, Quan W, Chen Q, Gong W, Wang A. Efficient Adsorption of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Wastewater by Biochar. Molecules 2024; 29:1005. [PMID: 38474517 PMCID: PMC10935008 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29051005] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Nitrogen and phosphorus play essential roles in ecosystems and organisms. However, with the development of industry and agriculture in recent years, excessive N and P have flowed into water bodies, leading to eutrophication, algal proliferation, and red tides, which are harmful to aquatic organisms. Biochar has a high specific surface area, abundant functional groups, and porous structure, which can effectively adsorb nitrogen and phosphorus in water, thus reducing environmental pollution, achieving the reusability of elements. This article provides an overview of the preparation of biochar, modification methods of biochar, advancements in the adsorption of nitrogen and phosphorus by biochar, factors influencing the adsorption of nitrogen and phosphorus in water by biochar, as well as reusability and adsorption mechanisms. Furthermore, the difficulties encountered and future research directions regarding the adsorption of nitrogen and phosphorus by biochar were proposed, providing references for the future application of biochar in nitrogen and phosphorus adsorption.
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- Xichang Wu
- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Area and Protection of Ecological Environment of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China;
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- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Area and Protection of Ecological Environment of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China;
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- School of Materials and Architectural Engineering, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; (Q.C.); (W.G.)
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- School of Materials and Architectural Engineering, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; (Q.C.); (W.G.)
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- Key Laboratory for Information System of Mountainous Area and Protection of Ecological Environment of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China;
- School of Materials and Architectural Engineering, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550025, China; (Q.C.); (W.G.)
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Zheng G, Wei K, Kang X, Fan W, Ma NL, Verma M, Ng HS, Ge S. A new attempt to control volatile organic compounds (VOCs) pollution - Modification technology of biomass for adsorption of VOCs gas. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 336:122451. [PMID: 37648056 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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The detrimental impact of volatile organic compounds on the surroundings is widely acknowledged, and effective solutions must be sought to mitigate their pollution. Adsorption treatment is a cost-effective, energy-saving, and flexible solution that has gained popularity. Biomass is an inexpensive, naturally porous material with exceptional adsorbent properties. This article examines current research on volatile organic compounds adsorption using biomass, including the composition of these compounds and the physical (van der Waals) and chemical mechanisms (Chemical bonding) by which porous materials adsorb them. Specifically, the strategic modification of the surface chemical functional groups and pore structure is explored to facilitate optimal adsorption, including pyrolysis, activation, heteroatom doping and other methods. It is worth noting that biomass adsorbents are emerging as a highly promising strategy for green treatment of volatile organic compounds pollution in the future. Overall, the findings signify that biomass modification represents a viable and competent approach for eliminating volatile organic compounds from the environment.
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- Guiyang Zheng
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering & Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product of Ministry of Education, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an, Shanxi 710048, China
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- BIOSES Research Interest Group, Faculty of Science & Marine Environment, 21030 Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia; Department of Sustainable Engineering, Institute of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 602105, India
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- University Centre for Research and Development, Department of Chemistry, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India
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- Centre for Research and Graduate Studies, University of Cyberjaya, Persiaran Bestari, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Wen J, Liu Z, Xi H, Huang B. Synthesis of hierarchical porous carbon with high surface area by chemical activation of (NH 4) 2C 2O 4 modified hydrochar for chlorobenzene adsorption. J Environ Sci (China) 2023; 126:123-137. [PMID: 36503742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2022.04.011] [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: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this work, hydrothermal technique combined with KOH activation were employed to develop a series of porous carbons (NPCK-x) using tobacco stem as a low-cost carbon source and (NH4)2C2O4 as a novel nitrogen-doping agent. Physicochemical properties of NPCK-x were characterized by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, field emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman microscope, elemental analysis, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Results showed that the NPCK-x samples possessed large surface areas (maximum: 2875 m2/g), hierarchical porous structures, and high degree of disorder. N-containing functional groups decomposed during activation process, which could be the dominant reason for appearance of abundant mesopores and well-developed pore structure. Dynamic chlorobenzene adsorption experiments demonstrated that carbon materials with (NH4)2C2O4 modification exhibited higher adsorption capacity (maximum: 1053 mg/g) than those without modification (maximum: 723 mg/g). The reusability studies of chlorobenzene indicated that the desorption efficiency of (NH4)2C2O4 modified porous carbon reached 90.40% after thermal desorption at 100°C under N2 atmosphere. Thomas model fitting results exhibited that the existence of mesopores accelerated the diffusion rate of chlorobenzene in porous carbon. Moreover, Grand Canonical Monte Carlo simulation was conducted to verify that micropores with pore sizes of 1.2-2 nm of the optimized porous carbon were the best adsorption sites for chlorobenzene and mesopores with pore sizes of 2-5 nm were also highly active sites for chlorobenzene adsorption.
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- Jie Wen
- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Ahmad S, Liu L, Zhang S, Tang J. Nitrogen-doped biochar (N-doped BC) and iron/nitrogen co-doped biochar (Fe/N co-doped BC) for removal of refractory organic pollutants. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 446:130727. [PMID: 36630878 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The presence of refractory organic pollutants (ROPs) in the ecosystem is a serious concern because of their impact on environmental constituents as well as their known or suspected ecotoxicity and adverse health effects. According to previous studies, carbonaceous materials, such as biochar (BC), have been widely used to remove pollutants from ecosystems owing to their desirable features, such as relative stability, tunable porosity, and abundant functionalities. Nitrogen (N)-doping and iron/nitrogen (Fe/N) co-doping can tailor BC properties and provide supplementary functional groups as well as extensive active sites on the N-doped and Fe/N co-doped BC surface, which is advantageous for interaction with and removal of ROPs. This review investigates the impact of N-doped and Fe/N co-doped BC on the removal of ROPs through adsorption, activation oxidation, and catalytic reduction due to the synergistic Fe, N, and BC features that modify the physicochemical properties, surface functional groups, and persistent free radicals of BC to aid in the degradation of ROPs. Owing to the attractive properties of N-doped and Fe/N co-doped BCs for the removal of ROPs, this review focuses and evaluates previous experimental investigations on the manufacturing (including precursors and influencing parameters during manufacturing) and characterizations of N-doped and Fe/N co-doped BCs. Additionally, the effective applications and mechanisms of N-doped and Fe/N co-doped BCs in adsorption, activation oxidation, and reductive remediation of ROPs are investigated herein. Moreover, the application of N-doped and Fe/N co-doped BC for progressive environmental remediation based on their effectiveness against co-pollutants, regeneration, stability, affordability, and future research prospects are discussed.
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- Shakeel Ahmad
- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Pollution Control and Resource Utilization of Organic Wastes, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention (LAP3), Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria/Tianjin Engineering Center of Environmental Diagnosis and Contamination Remediation, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Synthesis of porous carbon from orange peel waste for effective volatile organic compounds adsorption: role of typical components. Front Chem Sci Eng 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11705-022-2264-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Zhang J, Zou J, Xu X, Li Z, Zeng Z, Li L. Nitrogen-Doped Porous Carbon from Biomass with Efficient Toluene Adsorption and Superior Catalytic Performance. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8115. [PMID: 36431602 PMCID: PMC9698617 DOI: 10.3390/ma15228115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The chemical composition and surface groups of the carbon support affect the adsorption capacity of toluene. To investigate the effect of catalyst substrate on the catalytic performance, two different plant biomasses, banana peel and sugarcane peel, were used as carbon precursors to prepare porous carbon catalyst supports (Cba, Csu, respectively) by a chemical activation method. After decorating PtCo3 nanoparticles onto both carbon supports (Cba, Csu), the PtCo3-su catalyst demonstrated better catalytic performance for toluene oxidation (T100 = 237 °C) at a high space velocity of 12,000 h-1. The Csu support possessed a stronger adsorption capacity of toluene (542 mg g-1), resulting from the synergistic effect of micropore volume and nitrogen-containing functional groups, which led to the PtCo3-su catalyst exhibiting a better catalytic performance. Moreover, the PtCo3-su catalyst also showed excellent stability, good water resistance properties, and high recyclability, which can be used as a promising candidate for practical toluene catalytic combustion.
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- Jing Zhang
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Ecological and Environmental Affairs Center, Changsha 410014, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Chen X, Lin J, Su Y, Tang S. One-Step Carbonization Synthesis of Magnetic Biochar with 3D Network Structure and Its Application in Organic Pollutant Control. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:12579. [PMID: 36293433 PMCID: PMC9604314 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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In this study, a magnetic biochar with a unique 3D network structure was synthesized by using a simple and controllable method. In brief, the microbial filamentous fungus Trichoderma reesei was used as a template, and Fe3+ was added to the culture process, which resulted in uniform recombination through the bio-assembly property of fungal hyphae. Finally, magnetic biochar (BMFH/Fe3O4) was synthesized by controlling different heating conditions in a high temperature process. The adsorption and Fenton-like catalytic performance of BMFH/Fe3O4 were investigated by using the synthetic dye malachite green (MG) and the antibiotic tetracycline hydrochloride (TH) as organic pollutant models. The results showed that the adsorption capacity of BMFH/Fe3O4 for MG and TH was 158.2 and 171.26 mg/g, respectively, which was higher than that of most biochar adsorbents, and the Fenton-like catalytic degradation effect of organic pollutants was also better than that of most catalysts. This study provides a magnetic biochar with excellent performance, but more importantly, the method used can be effective in further improving the performance of biochar for better control of organic pollutants.
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- Xiaoxin Chen
- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
- Key Laboratory of Straw Comprehensive Utilization and Black Soil Conservation, Ministry of Education, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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Jin B, Li J, Wang Y, Yang Z, Yao X, Sun W, Lu Y, Zhu X, Zhang T. Nitrogen doping and porous tuning carbon derived from waste biomass boosting for toluene capture: Experimental study and density functional theory simulation. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Yin Y, Liang D, Liu D, Liu Q. Preparation and characterization of three-dimensional hierarchical porous carbon from low-rank coal by hydrothermal carbonization for efficient iodine removal. RSC Adv 2022; 12:3062-3072. [PMID: 35425338 PMCID: PMC8979239 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra08016d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Low-rank coal, such as Shengli lignite (SL) and Datong bitumite (DT), has abundant reserves and is low in cost. Due to its high moisture content, abundant oxygen-containing groups, high ash content and low calorific value, low-rank coal is mainly used in a low-cost method of direct combustion. For better value-added utilization of SL and DT, a novel strategy has been developed for the preparation of oxygen-rich hierarchical porous carbons (HPCs) by hydrothermal carbonization (HTC), followed by steam activation. In this paper, firstly, the physical and chemical properties of SL and DT were improved by HTC pretreatment, bringing them closer to high rank coal. Then, the effects of HTC pretreatment and activation temperature on the properties of the HPCs were investigated in detail. The results show that the HPCs have mainly microporous structures (the microporosity of 200-SLHPC-900 is 79.58%) based on the N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm analysis and exhibit a higher specific surface area (SSA) and larger pore volume (25.02% and 2.69% improvement for 200-SLHPC-900; 4.93% and 14.25% increase for 200-DTHPC-900, respectively) after HTC pretreatment. The two types of HPCs also present good adsorption performance. The iodine adsorption value of lignite-based HPC presents an increase of 13.72% from 503 mg g-1 to 572 mg g-1, while the value of bitumite-based HPC increases up to 924 mg g-1. A preliminary additional HTC step is therefore an effective method by which to promote the performance of low-rank coal based porous carbon. The process of hydrothermal carbonization and steam activation is a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly preparation method, which omits the use of a chemical activator and reduces the step of alkaline waste liquid discharge compared with the route of carbonization and chemical activation.
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- Yufeng Yin
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology (Beijing) Beijing 100083 China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology (Beijing) Beijing 100083 China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology (Beijing) Beijing 100083 China
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- Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 78712 USA
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Villora‐Picó JJ, Pastor‐Blas MM, Sepúlveda‐Escribano A. N‐Doped Activated Carbons from Polypyrrole – Effect of Steam Activation Conditions. CHEM-ING-TECH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.202100162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Juan J. Villora‐Picó
- Universidad de Alicante Departamento de Química Inorgánica – Instituto Universitario de Materiales de Alicante (IUMA) Apartado 99 03080 Alicante Spain
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- Universidad de Alicante Departamento de Química Inorgánica – Instituto Universitario de Materiales de Alicante (IUMA) Apartado 99 03080 Alicante Spain
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- Universidad de Alicante Departamento de Química Inorgánica – Instituto Universitario de Materiales de Alicante (IUMA) Apartado 99 03080 Alicante Spain
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Yu H, Wang W, Lin F, Li K, Yan B, Song Y, Huang C, Chen G. A facile and green strategy to synthesize N/P co-doped bio-porous carbon with high yield from fungi residue for efficient VOC adsorption. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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