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Hamidon TS, Garba ZN, Zango ZU, Hussin MH. Biopolymer-based beads for the adsorptive removal of organic pollutants from wastewater: Current state and future perspectives. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:131759. [PMID: 38679272 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131759] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Among biopolymer-based adsorbents, composites in the form of beads have shown promising results in terms of high adsorption capacity and ease of separation from the effluents. This review addresses the potential of biopolymer-based beads to remediate wastewaters polluted with emerging organic contaminants, for instance dyes, active pharmaceutical ingredients, pesticides, phenols, oils, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and polychlorinated biphenyls. High adsorption capacities up to 2541.76 mg g-1 for dyes, 392 mg g-1 for pesticides and phenols, 1890.3 mg g-1 for pharmaceuticals, and 537 g g-1 for oils and organic solvents have been reported. The review also attempted to convey to its readers the significance of wastewater treatment through adsorption by providing an overview on decontamination technologies of organic water contaminants. Various preparation methods of biopolymer-based gel beads and adsorption mechanisms involved in the process of decontamination have been summarized and analyzed. Therefore, we believe there is an urge to discuss the current state of the application of biopolymer-based gel beads for the adsorption of organic pollutants from wastewater and future perspectives in this regard since it is imperative to treat wastewater before releasing into freshwater bodies.
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- Tuan Sherwyn Hamidon
- Materials Technology Research Group (MaTReC), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Qalam University Katsina, Katsina 820101, Nigeria
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- Materials Technology Research Group (MaTReC), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia.
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Zainab N, Glick BR, Bose A, Amna, Ali J, Rehman FU, Paker NP, Rengasamy K, Kamran MA, Hayat K, Munis MFH, Sultan T, Imran M, Chaudhary HJ. Deciphering the mechanistic role of Bacillus paramycoides (PM51) and Bacillus tequilensis (PM52) in bio-sorption and phyto-assimilation of Cadmium via Linum usitatissimum L. Seedlings. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 211:108652. [PMID: 38723488 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108652] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Three Cd2+ resistant bacterium's minimal inhibition concentrations were assessed and their percentages of Cd2+ accumulation were determined by measurements using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The results revealed that two isolates Bacillus paramycoides (PM51) and Bacillus tequilensis (PM52), identified by 16S rDNA gene sequencing, showed a higher percentage of Cd2+ accumulation i.e., 83.78% and 81.79%, respectively. Moreover, both novel strains can tolerate Cd2+ levels up to 2000 mg/L isolated from district Chakwal. Amplification of the czcD, nifH, and acdS genes was also performed. Batch bio-sorption studies revealed that at pH 7.0, 1 g/L of biomass, and an initial 150 mg/L Cd2+ concentration were the ideal bio-sorption conditions for Bacillus paramycoides (PM51) and Bacillus tequilensis (PM52). The experimental data were fit to Langmuir isotherm measurements and Freundlich isotherm model R2 values of 0.999 for each of these strains. Bio sorption processes showed pseudo-second-order kinetics. The intra-diffusion model showed Xi values for Bacillus paramycoides (PM51) and Bacillus tequilensis (PM52) of 2.26 and 2.23, respectively. Different surface ligands, was investigated through Fourier-transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The scanning electron microscope SEM images revealed that after Cd2+ adsorption, the cells of both strains became thick, adherent, and deformed. Additionally, both enhanced Linum usitatissimum plant seed germination under varied concentrations of Cd2+ (0 mg/L, 250 mg/L,350 mg/L, and 500 mg/L). Current findings suggest that the selected strains can be used as a sustainable part of bioremediation techniques.
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- Nida Zainab
- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Biology, University of Water Loo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biology Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), United States
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan; Department of Botany, Rawalpindi Women University, 6th Road Sattellite Town, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan; Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, New Town Research Laboratories, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University Hangzhou China, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Land Resource Research Institute, NARC, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan; Department of Microbiology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Liaquat I, Munir R, Abbasi NA, Sadia B, Muneer A, Younas F, Sardar MF, Zahid M, Noreen S. Exploring zeolite-based composites in adsorption and photocatalysis for toxic wastewater treatment: Preparation, mechanisms, and future perspectives. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 349:123922. [PMID: 38580064 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123922] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Water scarcity has become a critical global concern exacerbated by population growth, globalization, and industrial expansion, resulting in the production of wastewater containing a wide array of contaminants. Tackling this challenge necessitates the adoption of innovative materials and technologies for effective wastewater treatment. This review article provides a comprehensive exploration of the preparation, applications, mechanisms, and economic environmental analysis of zeolite-based composites in wastewater treatment. Zeolite, renowned for its versatility and porous nature, is of paramount importance due to its exceptional properties, including high surface area, ion exchange capability, and adsorption capacity. Various synthetic methods for zeolite-based composites are discussed. The utilization of zeolites in wastewater treatment, particularly in adsorption and photocatalysis, is thoroughly investigated. The significance of zeolite in adsorption and its role in the photocatalytic degradation of pollutants are examined, along with its applications in treating volatile organic compounds (VOCs), dye wastewater, oil-field wastewater, and radioactive waste. Mechanisms underlying zeolite-based adsorption and photocatalysis, including physical and chemical adsorption, ion exchange, and surface modification, are elucidated. Additionally, the role of micropores in the adsorption process is explored. Furthermore, the review delves into regeneration and desorption studies of zeolite-based composites, crucial for sustainable wastewater treatment practices. Economic and environmental analyses are conducted to assess the feasibility and sustainability of employing zeolite-based composites in wastewater treatment applications. Future recommendations are provided to guide further research and development in the field of zeolite-based composites, aiming to enhance wastewater treatment efficiency and environmental sustainability. By exploring the latest advancements and insights into zeolite-based nanocomposites, this paper aims to contribute to the development of more efficient and sustainable wastewater treatment strategies. The integration of zeolite-based materials in wastewater treatment processes shows promise for mitigating water pollution and addressing water scarcity challenges, ultimately contributing to environmental preservation and public health protection.
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- Iqra Liaquat
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Land and Water Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, 70060, Pakistan
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- Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Government College Women University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- Qingdao Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection and Restoration, School of Life Science, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan.
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Guo J, Fan Y, Dong X, Zeng H, Ma X, Fu Y. Study on preparation of UV-CDs/Zeolite-4A/TiO 2 composite photocatalyst coupled with ultraviolet-irradiation and their application of photocatalytic degradation of dyes. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 354:120342. [PMID: 38382431 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120342] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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In this work, ultraviolet irradiation was employed to assist in the preparation of a novel photocatalyst composite in the form of carbon dots/zeolite-4A/TiO2, using coal tailings as the source of silicon-aluminum and carbon. The composite was designed for the degradation of methylene blue under 500 W of UV light irradiation. Zeolite-4A was used as a support for the well-dispersed carbon dots and TiO2 nanoparticles. The as-prepared composites were subjected to thorough characterization, confirming the successful formation of zeolite-4A with a cube structure, along with the loading of TiO2 and coal-based CDs in the composites. The experimental results demonstrated that the UV-CZTs nanocomposites exhibited a remarkable removal efficiency of 90.63% within 90 min for MB. The corresponding rate constant was exceptionally high at 0.0331 min-1, surpassing that of the Dark-CZTs and pure TiO2. This significant enhancement was possibly due to the synergistic effect of adsorption photocatalysis of the UV-CZTs, combined with the excellent electron-accepting capabilities of the coal-based CDs, which led to highly improved charge separation. An investigation of the spent photocatalyst's recyclability revealed that it retained a remarkable 82.94% MB removal efficiency after five consecutive cycles, signifying the stability of the composite. Trapping experiments also elucidated the primary reactive species responsible for MB degradation, which were identified as photo-generated holes and ⸱O2- species. By this process, the hydroxyl radicals generated in the system successfully promoted the transformation of coal tailings to coal-based zeolite and coal-based CDs. Coal-based zeolite served as an excellent carrier of titanium dioxide, which improved its dispersibility. The inhibition of e--h+ recombination of titanium dioxide by introducing coal-based CDs improved the photocatalytic ability of titanium dioxide. Through this study, coal tailings, as a coal processing waste, were transformed into high-value materials, and relevant photocatalytic composite materials could be prepared with broad application prospects.
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- Jiaqi Guo
- College of Mining Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi, China; Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- College of Mining Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi, China
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- College of Mining Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi, China.
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1H9, Canada.
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- College of Mining Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi, China
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- College of Mining Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi, China
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Ai S, Chen X, Zhou Y. Critical review on organophosphate esters in water environment: Occurrence, health hazards and removal technologies. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 343:123218. [PMID: 38147949 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123218] [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: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Organophosphate esters (OPEs), which are phosphoric acid ester derivatives, are anthropogenic substances that are widely used in commerce. Nevertheless, there is growing public concern about these ubiquitous contaminants, which are frequently detected in contaminated water sources. OPEs are mostly emitted by industrial operations, and the primary routes of human exposure to OPEs include food intake and dermal absorption. Because of their negative effects on both human health and the environment, it is clear that innovative methods are needed to facilitate their eradication. In this study, we present a comprehensive overview of the existing characteristics and origins of OPEs, their possible impacts on human health, and the merits, drawbacks, and future possibilities of contemporary sophisticated remediation methods. Current advanced remediation approaches for OPEs include adsorption, degradation (advanced oxidation, advanced reduction, and redox technology), membrane filtration, and municipal wastewater treatment plants, degradation and adsorption are the most promising removal technologies. Meanwhile, we proposed potential areas for future research (appropriate management approaches, exploring the combination treatment process, economic factors, and potential for secondary pollution). Collectively, this work gives a comprehensive understanding of OPEs, providing useful insights for future research on OPEs pollution.
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- Shali Ai
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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Munir N, Javaid A, Abideen Z, Duarte B, Jarar H, El-Keblawy A, Sheteiwy MS. The potential of zeolite nanocomposites in removing microplastics, ammonia, and trace metals from wastewater and their role in phytoremediation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:1695-1718. [PMID: 38051490 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31185-1] [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: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Nanocomposites are emerging as a new generation of materials that can be used to combat water pollution. Zeolite-based nanocomposites consisting of combinations of metals, metal oxides, carbon materials, and polymers are particularly effective for separating and adsorbing multiple contaminants from water. This review presents the potential of zeolite-based nanocomposites for eliminating a range of toxic organic and inorganic substances, dyes, heavy metals, microplastics, and ammonia from water. The review emphasizes that nanocomposites offer enhanced mechanical, catalytic, adsorptive, and porosity properties necessary for sustainable water purification techniques compared to individual composite materials. The adsorption potential of several zeolite-metal/metal oxide/polymer-based composites for heavy metals, anionic/cationic dyes, microplastics, ammonia, and other organic contaminants ranges between approximately 81 and over 99%. However, zeolite substrates or zeolite-amended soil have limited benefits for hyperaccumulators, which have been utilized for phytoremediation. Further research is needed to evaluate the potential of zeolite-based composites for phytoremediation. Additionally, the development of nanocomposites with enhanced adsorption capacity would be necessary for more effective removal of pollutants.
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- Neelma Munir
- Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Khan Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan.
- Department of Applied Biology, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 2727, Sharjah, UAE.
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre & ARNET-Aquatic Research Network Associated Laboratory, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016, Lisbon, Portugal
- Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Campo Grande, 1749-016, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Research Group, Research Institute for Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Applied Biology, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 2727, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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Yaacoubi FE, Sekkouri C, Ennaciri K, Rabichi I, Izghri Z, Baçaoui A, Yaacoubi A. Synthesis of composites from activated carbon based on olive stones and sodium alginate for the removal of methylene blue. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127706. [PMID: 37918596 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127706] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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The present investigation involves the preparation of activated carbon (AC) from olive stones using a single-step activation process with potassium hydroxide (KOH) as an activating agent. The resulting activated carbon (AC) was used in conjunction with sodium alginate (Alg) to prepare the AC/Alg beads at different ratios (50/50, 60/40, and 80/20) for batch adsorption of methylene blue (MB). Characterization of the materials was conducted using FTIR, SEM, CHNS-O, and TGA-dTG thermal analysis. In batch adsorption studies, the AC/Alg beads were employed to remove MB from aqueous solutions, and various parameters, including contact time, initial pH of the MB solution, and initial MB concentration, were optimized to obtain maximum adsorption efficiency. The experimental results reveal that AC/Alg beads with a ratio of 60/40 exhibit the best adsorption performance. The pseudo-first-order kinetic model and the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 586 mg/g, best fit the experimental data.
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- Fatima Ezzahra Yaacoubi
- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Biomass, Department of Chemistry & Development, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakesh (FSSM), Cadi Ayyad University, Boulevard Prince My Abdellah, B.P. 2390, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco.
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Biomass, Department of Chemistry & Development, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakesh (FSSM), Cadi Ayyad University, Boulevard Prince My Abdellah, B.P. 2390, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Biomass, Department of Chemistry & Development, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakesh (FSSM), Cadi Ayyad University, Boulevard Prince My Abdellah, B.P. 2390, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Biomass, Department of Chemistry & Development, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakesh (FSSM), Cadi Ayyad University, Boulevard Prince My Abdellah, B.P. 2390, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Biomass, Department of Chemistry & Development, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakesh (FSSM), Cadi Ayyad University, Boulevard Prince My Abdellah, B.P. 2390, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Biomass, Department of Chemistry & Development, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakesh (FSSM), Cadi Ayyad University, Boulevard Prince My Abdellah, B.P. 2390, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Biomass, Department of Chemistry & Development, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia Marrakesh (FSSM), Cadi Ayyad University, Boulevard Prince My Abdellah, B.P. 2390, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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Zhao Q, Wu H, Shen W, Han X, Zheng B, Wang Y. Dielectric barrier discharge plasma-modified chitosan flocculant and its flocculation performance. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 251:126364. [PMID: 37595720 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126364] [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: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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The flocculation performance of chitosan can be enhanced by grafting modification to overcome its disadvantages of poor water solubility. In this study, chitosan was modified by dielectric barrier discharge plasma and polymerized with acrylamide and aluminum chloride to synthesize a new chitosan-based flocculant, namely, chitosan-acrylamide-aluminum chloride (CA-PAC). After optimizing the synthesis conditions of CA-PAC, the best conditions were as follows: discharge time of 3 min, discharge power of 50 W, polymerization temperature of 60 °C, polymerization time of 3 h, total monomer concentration of 100 g/L, and m(AlCl3):m(CA) ratio of 2:1. Characterization was performed through SEM, XPS, FTIR, XRD, TG and 1H NMR. Results showed that the preparation of CA-PAC was successful. The influences of flocculant dosage, pH, and stirring intensity on flocculation efficiency were investigated. The removal efficiency of turbidity was 94.1 %. The investigation of the flocculation mechanism revealed that CA-PAC mainly relied on charge neutralization or the synergic action of electric neutralization, bridging, and roll-sweep under acidic and neutral conditions, but it depended on the joint action of adsorption bridging and net sweeping under alkaline conditions. This study provides new ideas for the preparation and development of modified chitosan and broadens its application in water treatment.
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- Quanfa Zhao
- College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Nanjing Branch of Central & Southern China Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd, Nanjing 210012, China
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Hapiz A, Jawad AH, Wilson LD, ALOthman ZA, Abdulhameed AS, Algburi S. Optimization and mechanistic approach for removal of crystal violet and methylene blue dyes via activated carbon from pyrolyzed-ZnCl 2 bamboo waste. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2023; 26:579-593. [PMID: 37740456 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2023.2256412] [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: 09/24/2023]
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In this study, bamboo waste (BW) was subjected to pyrolysis-assisted ZnCl2 activation to produce mesoporous activated carbon (BW-AC), which was then evaluated for its ability to remove cationic dyes, specifically methylene blue (MB) and crystal violet (CV), from aqueous environments. The properties of BW-AC were characterized using various techniques, including potentiometric-based point of zero charge (pHpzc), scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-rays (SEM-EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), gas adsorption with Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis, infrared (IR) spectroscopy. To optimize the adsorption characteristics (BW-AC dosage, pH, and contact time) of PBW, a Box-Behnken design (BBD) was employed. The BW-AC dose of 0.05 g, solution pH of 10, and time of 8 min are identified as optimal operational conditions for achieving maximum CV (89.8%) and MB (96.3%) adsorption according to the BBD model. The dye removal kinetics for CV and MB are described by the pseudo-second-order model. The dye adsorption isotherms revealed that adsorption of CV and MB onto BW-AC follow the Freundlich model. The maximum dye adsorption capacities (qmax) of BW-AC for CV (530 mg/g) and MB (520 mg/g) are favorable, along with the thermodynamics of the adsorption process, which is characterized as endothermic and spontaneous. The adsorption mechanism of CV and MB dyes by BW-AC was attributed to multiple contributions: hydrogen bonding, electrostatic forces, π-π attraction, and pore filling. The findings of this study highlight the potential of BW-AC as an effective adsorbent in wastewater treatment applications, contributing to the overall goal of mitigating the environmental impact of cationic dyes and ensuring the quality of water resources.
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- Ahmad Hapiz
- Advanced Biomaterials and Carbon Development Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Advanced Biomaterials and Carbon Development Research Group, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq
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- College of Engineering Technology, Al-Kitab University, Kirkuk, Iraq
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Wang Q, Lu J, Yu M, Li H, Lin X, Nie J, Lan N, Wang Z. Sulfur vacancy rich MoS 2/FeMoO 4 composites derived from MIL-53(Fe) as PMS activator for efficient elimination of dye: Nonradical 1O 2 dominated mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 333:121990. [PMID: 37301457 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121990] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A novel MoS2/FeMoO4 composite was synthesized for the first time by introducing an inorganic promoter MoS2 into the MIL-53(Fe)-derived PMS-activator. The prepared MoS2/FeMoO4 could effectively activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) toward 99.7% of rhodamine B (RhB) degradation in 20 min, and achieve a kinetic constant of 0.172 min-1, which is 10.8, 43.0 and 3.9 folds higher than MIL-53, MoS2 and FeMoO4 components, respectively. Both Fe(II) and sulfur vacancies are identified as the main active sites on catalyst surface, where sulfur vacancies can promote adsorption and electron migration between peroxymonosulfate and MoS2/FeMoO4 to accelerate peroxide bond activation. Besides, the Fe(III)/Fe(II) redox cycle was improved by reductive Fe0, S2- and Mo(IV) species to further boost PMS activation and RhB degradation. Comparative quenching experiment and in-situ electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra verified that SO4•-, •OH, 1O2 and O2•- were produced in the MoS2/FeMoO4/PMS system, while 1O2 dominates RhB elimination. In addition, the influences of various reaction parameters on RhB removal were examined and the MoS2/FeMoO4/PMS system exhibits good performance over a wide pH and temperature range, as well as coexistence with common inorganic ions and humic acid (HA). This study provides a new strategy for preparing MOF-derived composite with simultaneous introduction of MoS2 promotor and rich sulfur vacancies, and enables new insight into radical/nonradical pathway in PMS activation process.
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- Qiao Wang
- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- School of Civil Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, PR China.
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Jiuyu Engineering and Technology Consulting Co., Ltd, Guangzhou, 510635, PR China.
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- School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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Tian D, Liu Y, Sun B. Preparation of a highly functionalized activated carbon from waste third-monomer pressure filter liquid for removal of methylene blue in aqueous solution. RSC Adv 2023; 13:19403-19411. [PMID: 37383690 PMCID: PMC10294550 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02216a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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Third monomer dimethyl isophthalate-5-sodium sulfonate (SIPM) is an additive widely used to modify polyester chips. During the manufacture of SIPM, large amounts of waste third-monomer pressure filter liquid are produced. As the liquid contains lots of toxic organics and highly concentrated Na2SO4, it will cause serious environmental pollution if discharged directly. In this study, highly functionalized activated carbon (AC) was prepared by directly carbonizing the dried waste liquid under ambient pressure. Structural and adsorption properties of the prepared AC were analyzed and evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), N2 adsorption-desorption analysis and methylene blue (MB) as the adsorbate, respectively. Results showed that the adsorption capacity of the prepared AC to MB reached the highest when carbonization was conducted at 400 °C. XRD analysis showed that the AC has a disordered graphite-like crystal structure. FT-IR and XPS analyses showed that there were plenty of carboxyl and sulfonic functional groups in the AC. The adsorption follows the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the isotherm process is consistent with the Langmuir model. The adsorption capacity increased with increasing solution pH and dropped when the solution pH exceeded 12. Increasing solution temperature favors the adsorption, where the maximum value can reach as high as 2816.4 mg g-1 at 45 °C, more than double the values reported to date. The adsorption of MB on the AC is mainly controlled by the electrostatic interaction between MB and the anionic form of carboxyl and sulfonic groups.
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- Dingdan Tian
- College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China +86-411-84727670 +86-411-84725275
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- College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China +86-411-84727670 +86-411-84725275
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- College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China +86-411-84727670 +86-411-84725275
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Li P, Wang Z, Yang S, Lyu G, Gu Y, Chen J, Yang G. Structural regulatory mechanism of phosphotungstate acid decorated graphene oxide quantum dots-chitosan aerogel and its application in ciprofloxacin degradation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125137. [PMID: 37276907 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Chitosan modified AGQD (amine modified graphene oxide quantum dots) and then combined with H3PW12O40 to obtain CSx@AGQD-HPW12 via facile process and applied for CIP removal through pre-adsorption and photocatalytic processes. The application of chitosan could regulate the morphology and photoelectric properties effectively. CS0.5@AGQD-HPW12 was found to have the optimal CIP removal performance among all the products, the corresponding adsorption removal efficiency and pre-adsorption photocatalysis process were 72.1 % and 98.8 %, respectively. Results of toxicity assessment confirmed photocatalytic degradation process could mitigate the ecotoxicity of CIP effectively. The optimal TOC (total organic carbon) removal efficiency was about 52.1 %. Possible pathways for CIP degradation and reaction mechanism were proposed based on the results of intermediates analysis and trapping experiments. This demonstrated a novel approach to chitosan application and an eco-friendly way to remove CIP by adsorption-photocatalysis process.
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- Pingping Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, PR China
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Hidayat E, Yoshino T, Yonemura S, Mitoma Y, Harada H. A Carbonized Zeolite/Chitosan Composite as an Adsorbent for Copper (II) and Chromium (VI) Removal from Water. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16062532. [PMID: 36984412 PMCID: PMC10057389 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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To address Cu(II) and Cr(VI) water pollution, a carbonized zeolite/chitosan (C-ZLCH) composite adsorbent was produced via pyrolysis at 500 °C for two hours. C-ZLCH was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and zeta potential measurements. The batch experiments were performed by varying the initial pH, concentration, and contact time. The optimal pH values for Cu(II) and Cr(VI) were 8.1 and 9.6, respectively. The highest adsorption capacities for Cu(II) and Cr(VI) were 111.35 mg/g at 60 min and 104.75 mg/g at 90 min, respectively. The effects of chemicals such as sodium (Na+), glucose, ammonium (NH4+), and acid red 88 (AR88) were also studied. Statistical analysis showed that sodium had no significant effect on Cu(II) removal, in contrast to Cr(VI) removal. However, there was a significant effect of the presence of glucose, ammonium, and AR88 on both Cu(II) and Cr(VI) removal. The adsorption isotherm and kinetic models were fitted using Langmuir and pseudo-second-order models for Cu(II) and Cr(VI), respectively.
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- Endar Hidayat
- Graduate School of Comprehensive and Scientific Research, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara 727-0023, Japan; (E.H.); (T.Y.); (S.Y.); (Y.M.)
- Department of Life and Environmental Science, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara 727-0023, Japan
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- Graduate School of Comprehensive and Scientific Research, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara 727-0023, Japan; (E.H.); (T.Y.); (S.Y.); (Y.M.)
- Department of Life and Environmental Science, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara 727-0023, Japan
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- Graduate School of Comprehensive and Scientific Research, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara 727-0023, Japan; (E.H.); (T.Y.); (S.Y.); (Y.M.)
- Department of Life and Environmental Science, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara 727-0023, Japan
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- Graduate School of Comprehensive and Scientific Research, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara 727-0023, Japan; (E.H.); (T.Y.); (S.Y.); (Y.M.)
- Department of Life and Environmental Science, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara 727-0023, Japan
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- Graduate School of Comprehensive and Scientific Research, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara 727-0023, Japan; (E.H.); (T.Y.); (S.Y.); (Y.M.)
- Department of Life and Environmental Science, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Shobara 727-0023, Japan
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Wadatkar S, Shende DZ, Wasewar KL. Synthesis of NiO coated chitosan-cenosphere buoyant composite for enhanced adsorptive removal of methylene blue. J INDIAN CHEM SOC 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2023.100963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Ansari MAH, Khan ME, Mohammad A, Baig MT, Chaudary A, Tauqeer M. Application of nanocomposites in wastewater treatment. NANOCOMPOSITES-ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS 2023:297-319. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-99704-1.00025-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Fabrication of Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNCs) Based Biosorbent From Oil Palm Trunks Through Acid Hydrolysis With Sonication Assisted and Adsorption Kinetic Study. JURNAL KIMIA SAINS DAN APLIKASI 2022. [DOI: 10.14710/jksa.25.9.307-315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Developing cellulose nanocrystal (CNCs) preparation techniques is a challenge confronted by many researchers. The advantages of property remain the reason for research to be developed. To deal with this issue, it is essential to conduct research related to process optimization, particularly in the hydrolysis process, which is the primary step in forming CNCs. In this study, the effect of sonication-assisted hydrolysis time was investigated. XRD characterization showed that the CNCs formed where the first group with specific peaks indicated. The crystallinity of CNCs decreased with increasing sonication duration, indicating that sonication-assisted hydrolysis was nonselective. The crystallinity of CNCs obtained for 15, 30, and 45 min was 61.6, 55.0, and 48.4 %, respectively. For sonication duration variations of 15, 30, and 45 min, the hydration diameter of CNCs was nearly identical at 42.35 ± 27.10, 42.99 ± 29.46, and 42.63 ± 29.49 nm, respectively. Similarly, the removal of methylene blue can be achieved using CNCs bio-adsorbent. The results of percent removal of methylene blue under sonication treatment of 15, 30, and 45 min of sonication were 73.34; 73.62; 72.86 %, respectively. The adsorption rate of CNCs follows the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, with the adsorption values under sonication treatment of 15, 30, and 45 min were 0.075 ± 0.008; 0.166 ± 0.013; 0.078 ± 0.005 g mg-1 min-1, respectively.
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Arifin I, Hanafi MM, Roslan I, Ubaydah MU, Karim YA, Tui LC, Hamzah S. Responses of irrigated oil palm to nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers on clayey soil. AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT 2022; 274:107922. [DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2022.107922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Synthesis, Adsorption Isotherm and Kinetic Study of Alkaline- Treated Zeolite/Chitosan/Fe 3+ Composites for Nitrate Removal from Aqueous Solution-Anion and Dye Effects. Gels 2022; 8:gels8120782. [PMID: 36547306 PMCID: PMC9777915 DOI: 10.3390/gels8120782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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In the present study, alkaline-treated zeolite/chitosan/Fe3+ (ZLCH-Fe) composites were prepared and analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and pH of zero point of charge (pHzpc) to remove nitrates from water. The process was carried out using an adsorption method with a varied initial pH, adsorbent dosage, initial nitrate concentration and contact time. The pHzpc demonstrated that the ZLCH-Fe surface had a positive charge between 2 and 10, making it easier to capture the negative charge of nitrate. However, the optimal pH value is 7. After 270 min, the maximum adsorption capacity and percent removal reached 498 mg/g and 99.64%, respectively. Freundlich and pseudo-second-order were fitted to the adsorption isotherm and kinetic models, respectively. An evaluation was conducted on the effects of anions-SO42- and PO43--and dyes-methylene blue (MB) and acid red 88 (AR88)-upon nitrate removal. The results indicated that the effect of the anion could be inhibited, in contrast to dye effects. However, the optimal pH values were changed to 10 for MB and 2 for AR88, resulting in a hydrogel formation. This might be indicated by the protonation of hydroxyl and amino groups resulting from a chitosan nitrate reaction in the AR88 solution.
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Fabrication of chitosan-based interpenetrating network hydrogel via sequential amino-maleimide click reaction and photopolymerization in water. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04553-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Activated carbon derived from sugarcane and modified with natural zeolite for efficient adsorption of methylene blue dye: experimentally and theoretically approaches. Sci Rep 2022; 12:18031. [PMID: 36302936 PMCID: PMC9613707 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-22421-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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The introduction of activated carbon/natural zeolite (AC/NZ) as an efficient and reliable nanoadsorbent for enhancing methylene blue (MB) dye adsorption. By calcining sugarcane waste at various temperatures between 500 and 900 °C, activated carbons (ACs) are formed. Both XRD and SEM were used for the characterization of the prepared adsorbents. Adsorption measurements for the removal of MB dye were made on the impact of pH, beginning MB concentration, and contact time. The maximum AC500/NZ adsorption capacity for MB dye at 25 °C, pH 7, and an AC500/NZ mass of 50 mg was found to be approximately 51 mg/g at an initial concentration of 30 ppm. The pseudo-second-order kinetics model and the Temkin isotherm model describe the adsorption process. The Temkin model shows that the adsorption energy is 1.0 kcal/mol, indicating that the MB-to-AC500/NZ adsorption process occurs physically. Our Monte Carlo (MC) simulation studies supported our findings and showed that the Van der Waals dispersion force was responsible for the MB molecule's physical adsorption. The AC500/NZ adsorbent is thought to be a strong contender for water remediation.
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Sodha V, Shahabuddin S, Gaur R, Ahmad I, Bandyopadhyay R, Sridewi N. Comprehensive Review on Zeolite-Based Nanocomposites for Treatment of Effluents from Wastewater. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12183199. [PMID: 36144986 PMCID: PMC9504493 DOI: 10.3390/nano12183199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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All humans and animals need access to clean water in their daily lives. Unfortunately, we are facing water scarcity in several places around the world, and, intentionally or unintentionally, we are contaminating the water in a number of ways. The rise in population, globalization, and industrialization has simultaneously given rise to the generation of wastewater. The pollutants in wastewater, such as organic contaminants, heavy metals, agrochemicals, radioactive pollutants, etc., can cause various ailments as well as environmental damage. In addition to the existing pollutants, a number of new pollutants are now being produced by developing industries. To address this issue, we require some emerging tools and materials to remove effluents from wastewater. Zeolites are the porous aluminosilicates that have been used for the effective pollutant removal for a long time owing to their extraordinary adsorption and ion-exchange properties, which make them available for the removal of a variety of contaminants. However, zeolite alone shows much less photocatalytic efficiency, therefore, different photoactive materials are being doped with zeolites to enhance their photocatalytic efficiency. The fabrication of zeolite-based composites is emerging due to their powerful results as adsorbents, ion-exchangers, and additional benefits as good photocatalysts. This review highlights the types, synthesis and removal mechanisms of zeolite-based materials for wastewater treatment with the basic knowledge about zeolites and wastewater along with the research gaps, which gives a quality background of worldwide research on this topic for future developments.
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- Veena Sodha
- Department of Chemistry, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Knowledge Corridor, Raisan, Gandhinagar 382426, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Knowledge Corridor, Raisan, Gandhinagar 382426, Gujarat, India
- Correspondence: or (S.S.); (R.B.); (N.S.); Tel.: +91-858-593-2338 (S.S.); +60-124-675-320 (N.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Knowledge Corridor, Raisan, Gandhinagar 382426, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Knowledge Corridor, Raisan, Gandhinagar 382426, Gujarat, India
- Correspondence: or (S.S.); (R.B.); (N.S.); Tel.: +91-858-593-2338 (S.S.); +60-124-675-320 (N.S.)
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- Department of Maritime Science and Technology, Faculty of Defence Science and Technology, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
- Correspondence: or (S.S.); (R.B.); (N.S.); Tel.: +91-858-593-2338 (S.S.); +60-124-675-320 (N.S.)
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Yuan N, Tan K, Zhang X, Zhao A, Guo R. Synthesis and adsorption performance of ultra-low silica-to-alumina ratio and hierarchical porous ZSM-5 zeolites prepared from coal gasification fine slag. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:134839. [PMID: 35537628 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Since the human consumption of coal is increasingly growing and coal-based solid wastes are discharged in large quantities, the resource utilization of coal-based solid wastes has been paid more attention. In the present work, for the first time, the coal gasification fine slag is subjected to prepare ZSM-5 zeolites with ultra-low n(SiO2)/n(Al2O3) ratios (less than 20) and hierarchical pore structures. The increase in the concentration of the alkaline extract leads to the decrease of the crystallinity, the irregularity of the microscopic morphology, and the decrease of the specific surface area, resulting in the in-situ generation of mesopores within ZSM-5. Moreover, adsorption experiments demonstrate that ZSM-5-2M exhibits the best methylene blue adsorption performance at the pH of 9 with a removal rate of up to 82.07%, and it also has good adsorption performance in simulated real water samples. Furthermore, the adsorption performance of ZSM-5-2M on the malachite green, Rhodamine B, Congo red, and methyl orange has been investigated and it is found to be very effective for the adsorption of cationic dyes, and its adsorption performance for methylene blue and malachite green is reduced in the presence of anions.
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- Ning Yuan
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Qilu Normal University, Jinan, 250013, China
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Effect of alginate on the removal of yellow 6 by a biopolymer-ferric zeolite composite. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Si J, Zhang S, Liu X, Fang K. Flower-Shaped Ni/Co MOF with the Highest Adsorption Capacity for Reactive Dyes. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:6004-6012. [PMID: 35507009 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Reactive dyes are widely used in textile industry, but their excessive use has caused several water pollution problems. In order to reasonably treat printing and dyeing wastewater, the highly efficient adsorbent for reactive dyes employed in this study is a new type metal-organic framework (MOF) material. Ni/Co MOF (NCM) was synthesized using the solvothermal method; then, the materials were analyzed by a series of characterization methods. This study mainly investigated the adsorption properties of NCM toward reactive dyes, and the adsorption capacities of NCM toward reactive red 218 were up to 200 mg·g-1. The results were found to conform to the Langmuir isotherm model, and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model by performing kinetic and isotherm studies on the adsorption process of reactive red 218 on NCM. The results of the intraparticle diffusion model suggest that the binding of reactive red 218 to NCM was mainly divided into three steps: adsorption, diffusion, and saturation. Moreover, it was concluded by thermodynamic fitting of the adsorption process that the adsorption of reactive red 218 by NCM proceeded spontaneously and was accompanied by an endothermic reaction, in which the adsorption of both occurred mainly by electrostatic attraction. The NCM has good reusability and still has good adsorption performance after being reused 5 times. Therefore, NCM is a very promising and excellent adsorbent for the treatment of dye wastewater because of its high efficiency and reusability.
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- Junjie Si
- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, 399 Binshui West Road, Tianjin 300387, China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, 399 Binshui West Road, Tianjin 300387, China
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, 399 Binshui West Road, Tianjin 300387, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- State Key Laboratory for Biofibers and Eco-Textiles, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Eco-Textiles of Shandong Province, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- National Manufacturing Innovation Center of Advanced Dyeing and Finishing Technology, Taian, Shandong 271000, China
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Synthesis of Polyaniline Supported CdS/CdS-ZnS/CdS-TiO 2 Nanocomposite for Efficient Photocatalytic Applications. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12081355. [PMID: 35458061 PMCID: PMC9032629 DOI: 10.3390/nano12081355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Photocatalytic degradation can be increased by improving photo-generated electrons and broadening the region of light absorption through conductive polymers. In that view, we have synthesized Polyaniline (PANI) with CdS, CdS-ZnS, and CdS-TiO2 nanocomposites using the chemical precipitation method, characterized and verified for the photo-degradation of Acid blue-29 dye. This paper provides a methodical conception about in what way conductive polymers “PANI” enhances the performance rate of composite photocatalysts (CdS, CdS-ZnS and CdS-TiO2). The nanocomposites charge transfer, molar ratio, surface morphology, particle size, diffraction pattern, thermal stability, optical and recombination of photo-generated charge carrier properties were determined. The production of nanocomposites and their efficient photocatalytic capabilities were observed. The mechanism of photocatalysis involved with PC, CZP and CTP nanocomposites are well presented by suitable diagrams representing the exchange of electrons and protons among themselves with supported equations. We discovered that increasing the number of nanocomposites in the membranes boosted both photocatalytic activity and degradation rate. CdS-Zinc-PANI (CZP) and CdS-TiO2-PANI(CTP) nanocomposites show entrapment at the surface defects of Zinc and TiO2 nanoparticles due to the demolition of unfavorable electron kinetics, and by reducing the charge recombination, greater photocatalytic activity than CdS-PANI (CP) with the same nanoparticle loading was achieved. With repeated use, the photocatalysts’ efficiency dropped very little, hinting that they may be used to remove organic pollutants from water. The photocatalytic activity of CZP and CTP photocatalytic membranes was greater when compared to CdS-PANI, which may be due to the good compatibility between CdS and Zinc and TiO2, as well efficient charge carrier separation. PANI can also increase the split-up of photo-excited charge carriers and extend the absorption zone when combined with these nanoparticles. As a result, the development of outrageous performance photocatalysts and their potential uses in ecological purification and solar power conversion has been facilitated. The novelty of this article is to present the degradation of AB-29 Dye using nanocomposites with polymers and study the enhanced degradation rate. Few studies have been carried out on polymer nanocomposites and their application in the degradation of AB-29 dyes and remediation of water purposes. Nanoparticle CdS is a very effective photocatalyst, commonly used for water purification along with nanoparticle ZnS and TiO2; but cadmium ion-leaching makes it ineffective for practical and commercial use. In the present work, we have reduced the leaching of hazardous cadmium ions by trapping them in a polyaniline matrix, hence making it suitable for commercial use. We have embedded ZnS and TiO2 along with CdS in a polyaniline matrix and compared their photocatalytic activity, stability, and reusability, proving our nano-composites suitable for commercial purposes with enhanced activities and stabilities, which is a novelty. All synthesized nanocomposites are active within the near-ultraviolet to deep infrared (i.e., 340–850 nm). This gives us full efficiency of the photocatalysts in the sunlight and further proves the commercial utility of our nanocomposites.
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Vishnu D, Dhandapani B, Authilingam S, Sivakumar SV. A Comprehensive Review of Effective Adsorbents Used for the Removal of
Dyes from Wastewater. CURR ANAL CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/1573411016999200831111155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The objective of the review paper aims to explore and to provide the insight of various low-cost adsorbents prepared and used in the removal of hazardous dye pollutants from the contaminated industrial effluents.
Background:
The major untreated discharge from the textile industries constitutes a wide range of organic contaminants with the enhanced concentration of biological oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand inthe water bodies. Dyes are considered as the major water contaminants and this quest the researchers to adopt various technologies to remove the hazardous dye pollutants from the aquatic environment. Dyes are the chemical compounds that tend to adhere themselves with metal or salts by covalent bond formation or complexes by mechanical retention or physical adsorption so as to impart colours to which it is being applied.
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Numerous treatment methodologies which have been applied to the degradation of dyes. The current study has been focused on the distinct low cost and cost-effective adsorbents used in the removal of various dye pollutants. Also, the application of nanoparticles in the removal of the hazardous dye pollutants had received great interest because of its size and high reactive nature.
Methods:
The treatment technologies used in the removal of dye pollutants from wastewater have been listed as adsorption, coagulation, electrocoagulation, flocculation, membrane filtration, oxidation and biological treatment.
Results:
The complex structure of the dyes causes a great harmful impact on the aquatic environment. Though numerous treatment technologies have been applied, adsorption has been preferred by various researchers because of its cost-effective nature.
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The various adsorbents are used in the removal of cationic, anionic and non-ionic dyes. The different types of adsorbent from agricultural waste, activated carbons, nanomaterials and biomaterials have been discussed with the advantages and limitations.
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- Dhanya Vishnu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai –603 110,India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai –603 110,India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai –603 110,India
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Green and cost-effective synthesis of 2D and 3D Graphene-based nanomaterials from Drepanostachyum falcatum for Bio-imaging and Water purification applications. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Abdullah TA, Juzsakova T, Rasheed RT, Salman AD, Adelikhah M, Cuong LP, Cretescu I. V2O5 Nanoparticles for Dyes Removal from Water. CHEMISTRY JOURNAL OF MOLDOVA 2021. [DOI: 10.19261/cjm.2021.911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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This paper deals with V2O5 nanoparticles adsorbents which were obtained by thermal pretreatment carried out by increasing the temperature between 90 and 750°C. In order to obtain more detailed information on the surface chemistry of the newly prepared nanoparticles, the characterisation was done by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric investigation technique. The prepared nanoparticles were tested for methylene blue (MB) removal from modelled water solutions. The obtained results indicated that increased MB removal efficiency (93%) and adsorption capacity (27 mg/g) after 40 minutes of adsorption were obtained for V2O5 annealed at 500°C. The applicability and suitability of the two kinetic models were tested and the removal mechanism was proposed.
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Gad YH, Ali HE, Hegazy AES. Synergistic Effect of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) and Ionizing Radiation on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) for Potential Application in Removal of Basic Dye from Wastewater. JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT 2021; 29:3887-3899. [DOI: 10.1007/s10924-021-02153-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Sirajudheen P, Poovathumkuzhi NC, Vigneshwaran S, Chelaveettil BM, Meenakshi S. Applications of chitin and chitosan based biomaterials for the adsorptive removal of textile dyes from water - A comprehensive review. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 273:118604. [PMID: 34561004 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The presence of pollutants in the water bodies deteriorate the water quality and make it unfit for use. From an environmental perspective, it is essential to develop new technologies for the wastewater treatment and recycling of dye contaminated water. The surface modified chitin and chitosan biopolymeric composites based adsorbents, have an important role in the toxic organic dyes from removal wastewater. The surface modification of biopolymers with various organics and inorganics produces more active sites at the surface of the adsorbent, which enhances dye and adsorbent interaction more reliable. Herein, the work brought in the thought of the application of various chitin and chitosan composites in wastewater remediation and suggested the versatility in composites for the development of rapid, selective and effective removal processes for the detoxification of a variety of organic dyes. It further emphasizes the existing obstruction and impending prediction for the deprivation of dyes via adsorption techniques.
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- Palliyalil Sirajudheen
- Department of Chemistry, The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University, Gandhigram - 624 302, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Chemistry, Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College, Tirurangadi - 676306, Malappuram, Kerala, India
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- Department of Chemistry, The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University, Gandhigram - 624 302, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Chemistry, Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering and Technology, 11 Vadapudupatti- 625 531, Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University, Gandhigram - 624 302, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
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A decade development in the application of chitosan-based materials for dye adsorption: A short review. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 191:1151-1163. [PMID: 34600954 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The presence of dyes in the aquatic environment as a result of anthropogenic activities, especially textile industries, is a critical environmental challenge that hinders the availability of potable water. Different wastewater treatment approaches have been used to remediate dyes in aquatic environments; however, most of these approaches are limited by factors ranging from high cost to the incomplete removal of the dyes and contaminants. Thus, the use of adsorption as a water treatment technology to remove dyes and other contaminants has been widely investigated using different adsorbents. This study evaluated the significance of chitosan as a viable adsorbent for removing dyes from water treatment. We summarised the literature and research results obtained between 2009 and 2020 regarding the adsorption of dyes onto chitosan and modified chitosan-based adsorbents prepared through physical and chemical processing, including crosslinking impregnation, grafting, and membrane preparation. Furthermore, we demonstrated the effects of various chitosan-based materials and modifications; they all improve the properties of chitosan by promoting the adsorption of dyes. Hence, the application of chitosan-based materials with various modifications should be considered a cutting-edge approach for the remediation of dyes and other contaminants in aquatic environments toward the global aim of making potable water globally available.
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Adsorption Behavior of Methylene Blue Dye by Novel CrossLinked O-CM-Chitosan Hydrogel in Aqueous Solution: Kinetics, Isotherm and Thermodynamics. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13213659. [PMID: 34771216 PMCID: PMC8588159 DOI: 10.3390/polym13213659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The chemical cross-linking of carboxymethyl chitosan (O-CM-chitosan), as a method for its modification, was performed using trimellitic anhydride isothiocyanate to obtain novel cross-linked O-CM-chitosan hydrogel. Its structure was proven using FTIR, XRD and SEM. Its adsorption capacity for the removal of Methylene Blue (MB) dye from aqueous solution was studied. The effects of different factors on the adsorption process, such as the pH, temperature and concentration of the dye, in addition to applications of the kinetic studies of the adsorption process, adsorption isotherm and thermodynamic parameters, were studied. It was found that the amount of adsorbed MB dye increases with increasing temperature. A significant increase was obtained in the adsorption capacities and removal percentage of MB dye with increasing pH values. An increase in the initial dye concentration increases the adsorption capacities, and decreases the removal percentage. It was found that the pseudo-second-order mechanism is predominant, and the overall rate of the dye adsorption process appears to be controlled by more than one step. The Langmuir model showed high applicability for the adsorption of MB dye onto O-CM-chitosan hydrogel. The value of the activation energy (Ea) is 27.15 kJ mol−1 and the thermodynamic parameters were evaluated. The regeneration and reuse of the investigated adsorbent was investigated.
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Jun KC, Buthiyappan A, Abdul Raman AA. Application of magnetic-biomass-derived activated carbon as an adsorbent for the treatment of recalcitrant wastewater. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-021-01679-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Verification of pore size effect on aqueous-phase adsorption kinetics: A case study of methylene blue. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Li Q, Chang Y, Xie F, Wang W. Intensification of sonochemical degradation of methylene blue by adding carbon tetrachloride. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Palansooriya KN, Kim S, Igalavithana AD, Hashimoto Y, Choi YE, Mukhopadhyay R, Sarkar B, Ok YS. Fe(III) loaded chitosan-biochar composite fibers for the removal of phosphate from water. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 415:125464. [PMID: 33730647 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Excess phosphorous (P) in aquatic systems causes adverse environmental impacts including eutrophication. This study fabricated Fe(III) loaded chitosan-biochar composite fibers (FBC-N and FBC-C) from paper mill sludge biochar produced under N2 (BC-N) and CO2 (BC-C) conditions at 600 °C for adsorptive removal of phosphate from water. Investigations using SEM/EDX, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, and specific surface area measurement revealed the morphological and physico-chemical characteristics of the adsorbent. The Freundlich isotherm model well described the phosphate adsorption on BC-N, while the Redlich-Peterson model best fitted the data of three other adsorbents. The maximum adsorption capacities were 9.63, 8.56, 16.43, and 19.24 mg P g-1 for BC-N, BC-C, FBC-N, and FBC-C, respectively, indicating better adsorption by Fe(III) loaded chitosan-biochar composite fibers (FBCs) than pristine biochars. The pseudo-first-order kinetic model suitably explained the phosphate adsorption on BC-C and BC-N, while data of FBC-N and FBC-C followed the pseudo-second-order and Elovich model, respectively. Molecular level observations of the P K-edge XANES spectra confirmed that phosphate associated with iron (Fe) minerals (Fe-P) were the primary species in all the adsorbents. This study suggests that FBCs hold high potential as inexpensive and green adsorbents for remediating phosphate in contaminated water, and encourage resource recovery via bio-based management of hazardous waste.
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- Kumuduni Niroshika Palansooriya
- Korea Biochar Research Center, APRU Sustainable Waste Management Program & Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Biochar Research Center, APRU Sustainable Waste Management Program & Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 20400, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Bioapplications and Systems Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo 184-8588, Japan
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- Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal 132001, Haryana, India
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- Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YQ, United Kingdom
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- Korea Biochar Research Center, APRU Sustainable Waste Management Program & Division of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Effective adsorption of methylene blue dye from water solution using renewable natural hydrogel bionanocomposite based on tragacanth gum: Linear-nonlinear calculations. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 187:319-324. [PMID: 34298053 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.07.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Today, hydrogels opened new windows to the high-tech due to their amazing features. Thus, we applied hydrogel nanocomposite (HNC) made of tragacanth gum (a kind of polysaccharide) and CaCO3 nanoparticles to remove methylene blue dye (MBD) from the water solution. We used nonlinear and linear isotherms and kinetics as well as thermodynamics to uncover the adsorption mechanism. The results showed that the hydrogel could remove 80% of MBD. Besides, the linear form of the pseudo-second-order kinetic model fits well with the results, showing chemical interactions. We found that this process follows both Sips and Redlich-Peterson models by applying nonlinear and linear isotherm models. The maximum adsorption capacities from nonlinear and linear Sips were 1401 and 2145 mg/g, respectively. Based on the thermodynamic equations, the adsorption of MBD onto HNC was physiochemical and exothermic. According to the phenomenological calculations, diffusion from the bulk (or film diffusion, Df = 1.2 × 10-8 cm2/s) is the primary mechanism.
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Yusop MFM, Ahmad MA, Rosli NA, Manaf MEA. Adsorption of cationic methylene blue dye using microwave-assisted activated carbon derived from acacia wood: Optimization and batch studies. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Transformation of Glass Fiber Waste into Mesoporous Zeolite-Like Nanomaterials with Efficient Adsorption of Methylene Blue. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13116207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Recycling and reusing glass fiber waste (GFW) has become an environmental concern, as the means of disposal are becoming limited as GFW production increases. Therefore, this study developed a novel, cost-effective method to turn GFW into a mesoporous zeolite-like nanomaterial (MZN) that could serve as an environmentally benign adsorbent and efficient remover of methylene blue (MB) from solutions. Using the Taguchi optimizing approach to hydrothermal alkaline activation, we produced analcime with interconnected nanopores of about 11.7 nm. This MZN had a surface area of 166 m2 g−1 and was negatively charged with functional groups that could adsorb MB ranging from pH 2 to 10 and all with excellent capacity at pH 6.0 of the maximum Langmuir adsorption capacity of 132 mg g−1. Moreover, the MZN adsorbed MB exothermically, and the reaction is reversible according to its thermodynamic parameters. In sum, this study indicated that MZN recycled from glass fiber waste is a novel, environmentally friendly means to adsorb cation methylene blue (MB), thus opening a gateway to the design and fabrication of ceramic-zeolite and tourmaline-ceramic balls and ceramic ring-filter media products. In addition, it has environmental applications such as removing cation dyes and trace metal ions from aqueous solutions and recycling water.
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Tailoring Chitosan/LTA Zeolite Hybrid Aerogels for Anionic and Cationic Dye Adsorption. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22115535. [PMID: 34073898 PMCID: PMC8197200 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22115535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chitosan (CS) is largely employed in environmental applications as an adsorbent of anionic dyes, due to the presence in its chemical structure of amine groups that, if protonated, act as adsorbing sites for negatively charged molecules. Efficient adsorption of both cationic and anionic dyes is thus not achievable with a pristine chitosan adsorbent, but it requires the combination of two or more components. Here, we show that simultaneous adsorption of cationic and anionic dyes can be obtained by embedding Linde Type A (LTA) zeolite particles in a crosslinked CS-based aerogel. In order to optimize dye removal ability of the hybrid aerogel, we target the crosslinker concentration so that crosslinking is mainly activated during the thermal treatment after the fast freezing of the CS/LTA mixture. The adsorption of isotherms is obtained for different CS/LTA weight ratios and for different types of anionic and cationic dyes. Irrespective of the formulation, the Langmuir model was found to accurately describe the adsorption isotherms. The optimal tradeoff in the adsorption behavior was obtained with the CS/LTA aerogel (1:1 weight ratio), for which the maximum uptake of indigo carmine (anionic dye) and rhodamine 6G (cationic dye) is 103 and 43 mg g−1, respectively. The behavior observed for the adsorption capacity and energy cannot be rationalized as a pure superposition of the two components, but suggests that reciprocal steric effects, chemical heterogeneity, and molecular interactions between CS and LTA zeolite particles play an important role.
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Aramesh N, Bagheri AR, Bilal M. Chitosan-based hybrid materials for adsorptive removal of dyes and underlying interaction mechanisms. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 183:399-422. [PMID: 33930445 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.04.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Environmental pollution by dyes molecules has become a subject of intensive research in recent years due to their hazardous effects on human health, organisms, and animals. Effective treatment and removal of dye molecules from the environmental matrices and water sources are of supreme concern. The deployment of cheap, safe, green, sustainable, and eco-friendly materials to remove these pollutants from water is the main challenge during the last decades. Chitosan and its derivatives/composites, as a cheap, easily available, and environmentally friendly sorbent, have attracted increasing attention for the removal of dye molecules. This review article focuses on the application of chitosan and chitosan-based smart adsorbents for the removal of dyes. Recent methods for the preparation of chitosan-based composites and their application in the removal of dyes are discussed. Moreover, the possible mechanisms for the interaction of chitosan and chitosan-based adsorbents with dyes molecules were evaluated. Finally, future prospects of using chitosan as an adsorbent for the removal of dye molecules are directed.
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- Nahal Aramesh
- Department of Chemistry, Yasouj University, Yasouj 75918-74831, Iran.
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an 223003, China.
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Yang Z, Zhao Z, Yang X, Ren Z. Xanthate modified magnetic activated carbon for efficient removal of cationic dyes and tetracycline hydrochloride from aqueous solutions. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Lawal AA, Hassan MA, Ahmad Farid MA, Tengku Yasim-Anuar TA, Samsudin MH, Mohd Yusoff MZ, Zakaria MR, Mokhtar MN, Shirai Y. Adsorption mechanism and effectiveness of phenol and tannic acid removal by biochar produced from oil palm frond using steam pyrolysis. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 269:116197. [PMID: 33316496 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116197] [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: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In order to meet the growing demand for adsorbents to treat wastewater effectively, there has been increased interest in using sustainable biomass feedstocks. In this present study, the dermal tissue of oil palm frond was pyrolyzed with superheated steam at 500 °C to produce nanoporous biochar as bioadsorbent. The effect of operating conditions was investigated to understand the adsorption mechanism and to enhance the adsorption of phenol and tannic acid. The biochar had a microporous structure with a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area of 422 m2/g containing low polar groups. The adsorption capacity of 62.89 mg/g for phenol and 67.41 mg/g for tannic acid were obtained using 3 g/L biochar dosage after 8 h of treatment at solution pH of 6.5 and temperature of 45 °C. The Freundlich model had the best fit to the isotherm data of phenol (R2 of 0.9863), while the Langmuir model best elucidated the isotherm data of tannic acid (R2 of 0.9632). These indicated that the biochar-phenol interface was associated with a heterogeneous multilayer sorption mechanism, while the biochar-tannic acid interface had a nonspecific monolayer sorption mechanism. The residual concentration of 26.3 mg/L phenol and 23.1 mg/L tannic acid was achieved when treated from 260 mg/L three times consecutively with 1 g/L biochar dosage, compared to a reduction to 72.3 mg/L phenol and 69.9 mg/L tannic acid using 3 g/L biochar dosage in a single treatment. The biochar exhibited effective adsorption of phenol and tannic acid, making it possible to treat effluents that contain varieties of phenolic compounds.
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- Abubakar Abdullahi Lawal
- Department of Process and Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Agricultural and Environmental Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
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- Department of Process and Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Laboratory of Processing and Product Development, Institute of Plantation Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Laboratory of Processing and Product Development, Institute of Plantation Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Process and Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biological Functions and Engineering, Graduate School of Life Science and Systems Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, 2-4 Hibikino, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 808-0196, Japan
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Ahmad A, Jini D, Aravind M, Parvathiraja C, Ali R, Kiyani MZ, Alothman A. A novel study on synthesis of egg shell based activated carbon for degradation of methylene blue via photocatalysis. ARAB J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Jiang H, Yang Y, Lin Z, Zhao B, Wang J, Xie J, Zhang A. Preparation of a novel bio-adsorbent of sodium alginate grafted polyacrylamide/graphene oxide hydrogel for the adsorption of heavy metal ion. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 744:140653. [PMID: 32693272 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A novel bio-adsorbent named SA-PAM/GO hydrogel composites was synthesized through free radical polymerization. The structure and performance were characterized and analyzed by BET, SEM-EDS, FTIR and TGA. After modification, the BET surface area increased more than tripled, which was consistent with SEM results. Under optimal conditions, the maximum adsorption capacity of Cu2+ and Pb2+ were 68.76 mg/g and 240.69 mg/g, respectively. In addition, the research of kinetics and isotherms displayed that the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Langmuir isotherm model fitted the data well. After further research, the different adsorption mechanism including physical adsorption, chemical adsorption and electrostatic interactions were discussed. The chemical adsorption accompanying the ion exchange process was confirmed as the staple adsorption mechanism. Furthermore, the adsorbent still maintained good adsorption capacity after 5 cycles of adsorption-regeneration. Therefore, the SA-PAM/GO hydrogel composites have potential to remove the heavy metal ions from water body effectively.
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- Huabin Jiang
- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China.
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Ahmed M, Hameed B, Hummadi E. Review on recent progress in chitosan/chitin-carbonaceous material composites for the adsorption of water pollutants. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 247:116690. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Mesoporous biohybrid epichlorohydrin crosslinked chitosan/carbon–clay adsorbent for effective cationic and anionic dyes adsorption. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 163:1079-1086. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Shui Z, Yao L, Pu X, Yang L, Jiang W, Jiang X. Synthesis of a Novel Zeolite–Activated Carbon Composite Using Lithium–Silicon-Powder Waste for Ammonia-Nitrogen and Methylene Blue Removal. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c00617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Ziyi Shui
- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Flue Gas Desulfurization, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Flue Gas Desulfurization, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Flue Gas Desulfurization, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Flue Gas Desulfurization, Chengdu 610065, P. R. China
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Kazemi J, Javanbakht V. Alginate beads impregnated with magnetic Chitosan@Zeolite nanocomposite for cationic methylene blue dye removal from aqueous solution. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 154:1426-1437. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Jun KC, Abdul Raman AA, Buthiyappan A. Treatment of oil refinery effluent using bio-adsorbent developed from activated palm kernel shell and zeolite. RSC Adv 2020; 10:24079-24094. [PMID: 35517322 PMCID: PMC9055107 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra03307c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
This study investigated the potential of palm kernel shell (PKS) as a biomass feed for adsorbent production. This work aims at synthesizing green adsorbent from activated PKS by integrating iron oxide and zeolite. The newly developed adsorbents, zeolite-Fe/AC and Fe/AC, were analyzed for surface area, chemical composition, magnetic properties, crystallinity, and stability. The adsorbent efficiency in removing effluent from the palm oil mill was evaluated. The influence of operating parameters, including adsorbent dosage, H2O2, reaction time, and initial solution pH for adsorption performance was studied. The Fourier transform infrared analysis revealed that the adsorbents contain functional groups including OH, N-H, C[double bond, length as m-dash]O and C[double bond, length as m-dash]C, which are essential for removing pollutants. The SEM-EDX analysis shows holes in the adsorbent surface and that it is smooth. The adsorption study revealed that under optimized conditions, by using 4 g L-1 of adsorbent and 67.7 mM H2O2, zeolite-Fe/AC was able to remove 83.1% colour and 67.2% COD within 30 min. However, Fe/AC requires 5 g L-1 of adsorbent and 87.7 mM to remove 86.8 percent and 65.6 percent, respectively. This study also showed that zeolite-Fe/AC has higher reusability compared to Fe/AC. Among Freundlich and Temkin models, the experimental data were found to be best fitted with the Langmuir isotherm model. The kinetic analysis revealed that for both adsorbents, the adsorption process fitted the pseudo-second-order model (R 2 = 0.9724). The finding reflects monolayer adsorption of zeolite-Fe/AC and Fe/AC. This study thus demonstrates the applicability of low-cost green adsorbents produced from PKS to treat oil refinery effluent and other recalcitrant wastewaters.
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- Kwong Chia Jun
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia +60 3 7967 5319 +60 3 7967 5300
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia +60 3 7967 5319 +60 3 7967 5300
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia +60 3 7967 5319 +60 3 7967 5300
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