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Chen L, Wang Y, Liu H, Zhou Y, Nie Z, Xia J, Shu W. Different fates of Sb(III) and Sb(V) during the formation of jarosite mediated by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans. J Environ Sci (China) 2025; 147:342-358. [PMID: 39003052 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.12.006] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Secondary iron-sulfate minerals such as jarosite, which are easily formed in acid mine drainage, play an important role in controlling metal mobility. In this work, the typical iron-oxidizing bacterium Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans ATCC 23270 was selected to synthesize jarosite in the presence of antimony ions, during which the solution behavior, synthetic product composition, and bacterial metabolism were studied. The results show that in the presence of Sb(V), Fe2+ was rapidly oxidized to Fe3+ by A. ferrooxidans and Sb(V) had no obvious effect on the biooxidation of Fe2+ under the current experimental conditions. The presence of Sb(III) inhibited bacterial growth and Fe2+ oxidation. For the group with Sb(III), products with amorphous phases were formed 72 hr later, which were mainly ferrous sulfate and pentavalent antimony oxide, and the amorphous precursor was finally transformed into a more stable crystal phase. For the group with Sb(V), the morphology and structure of jarosite were changed in comparison with those without Sb. The biomineralization process was accompanied by the removal of 94% Sb(V) to form jarosite containing the Fe-Sb-O complex. Comparative transcriptome analysis shows differential effects of Sb(III) and Sb(V) on bacterial metabolism. The expression levels of functional genes related to cell components were much more downregulated for the group with Sb(III) but much more regulated for that with Sb(V). Notably, cytochrome c and nitrogen fixation-relevant genes for the A.f_Fe2+_Sb(III) group were enhanced significantly, indicating their role in Sb(III) resistance. This study is of great value for the development of antimony pollution control and remediation technology.
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- Lu Chen
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Key Lab of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education of China, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Key Lab of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education of China, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; Key Lab of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education of China, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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Su T, Mao X, Wang Z, Pan Y, Xu B, Yang W, Xu H. Cellulose nanocrystal-infused polymer hydrogel imbued with ferric-manganese oxide nanoparticles for efficient antinomy removal. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 476:135097. [PMID: 38970975 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Antimony is a highly poisonous pollutant that needs to be removed from water to ensured safety. In this work, we have fabricated a novel adsorbent, the ferric-manganese oxide (FeMnOx) nanoparticles embedded cellulose nanocrystal-based polymer hydrogel (FeMnOx @CNC-g-PAA/qP4VP, denoted as FMO@CPqP), specifically engineered for the remediation of antimony-laden water. Comprehensive evaluations have been conducted to investigate the efficacy of the FMO@CPqP hydrogel in removal of antimony from water. The hydrogel exhibits superior affinity for antimony, with maximum adsorption capacities of 276.1 mg/g for Sb(III) and 286.8 mg/g for Sb(V). The adsorptive dynamics, governed by the kinetics and isotherm analyses, elucidate that the immobilization of both Sb(III) and Sb(V) is facilitated through a homogeneous and monolayer chemisorption mechanism. The hydrogel has a three-dimensional interconnected porous structure and exhibits good swelling behavior, which facilitates the rapid absorption of antimony ions by this high surface area hydrogel into the channels. Furthermore, various effects, including the oxidation and inner-sphere coordination mediated by FeMnOx NPs and the electrostatic attractions of the quaternized P4VP chains, promote the immobilization of antimony species. Owing to its high removal efficiency, stability and reusability, the FMO@CPqP hydrogel emerges as an exemplary candidate for the removal of antimony contaminants in water treatment processes.
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- Ting Su
- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Institute of Advanced Synthesis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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Li J, Liu M, Tong L, Zhou Y, Kong L. Decomposition of waterside plants greatly affects the transformation and mobility of sedimentary antimony in water-sediment systems after emergency treatment: A microcosm study. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 478:135598. [PMID: 39178781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/26/2024]
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Polyferric sulfate (PFS) coagulation has proven to be effective in addressing antimony (Sb) water pollution accidents; however, the impact of waterside plant decomposition on its effectiveness has not been adequately elucidated. This study investigated the effects of Alternanthera philoxeroides (AP) and Digitaria sanguinalis (DS) decomposition on Sb cycling after PFS treatment. Without plant decomposition, the Fe(OH)3 hydrolysate-associated Sb remained stable, and the sediment continued to exhibit Sb sink properties. Plant residue decomposition facilitated sedimentary Sb release, and DS decomposition had a greater impact than AP decomposition. The strong decomposition phases triggered abiotic/biotic reduction processes, leading to Fe(OH)3 dissolution and subsequent Sb(V) release. Concurrently, sulfate reduction and dissolved organic matter (DOM) release regulated Sb mobility. In addition, Sb(V) reduction occurred, and Sb(III) was elevated in the overlying water. The Sb(III) levels gradually decreased during the later aerobic stages, however, did not completely disappear within a short timeframe. Furthermore, the role of the sediment as an Sb sink was significantly hindered, maintaining relatively high levels of dissolved Sb. Sedimentary Sb speciation analysis revealed that plant decomposition induced a shift in Fe-oxyhydroxide-bound Sb to more bioavailable and stable fractions. Our results indicate that plant residue decomposition easily deteriorates PFS efficiency and increases the risk of secondary Sb pollution in water-sediment systems.
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- Jining Li
- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510650, China; School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 5210023, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510650, China; School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 5210023, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Health Risk Assessment, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), Guangzhou, Guangdong 510655, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510650, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Industrial Wastewater Detoxication and Resource Recovery, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China.
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Shi W, Wang X, Gao F, Wang Z. Ferrocene-based metal-organic frameworks with dual synergistic active sites for selectively electrochemical removal of arsenic from contaminated water. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 260:121915. [PMID: 38878309 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121915] [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: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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The effective removal of trace levels of the highly toxic arsenite (As(Ⅲ)) from groundwater is crucial to address the threat to drinking water supply. Herein, we developed an electrochemical separation system utilizing redox-active ferrocene-based metal-organic frameworks (termed Fe-DFc) for selective removal of As(III). This system leveraged 1,1'-ferrocenedicarboxylic acid as a ligand coordinated with iron, enabling the highly selective capture and conversion of As(III) from groundwater. The Fe-DFc electrode-based electrochemical system not only effectively removed As(III) even in the presence of a 1250-fold excess of competing electrolytes, but also converted about 96 % of the adsorbed As(III) into the less toxic As(V), surpassing the results of those documented in the current literature. X-ray absorption fine structure analysis and density functional theory calculations demonstrated that the high selectivity of Fe-O6 moiety and the exceptional redox activity of Fc synergistically contributed to the efficient removal of As(III). Moreover, the electrochemical separation system enabled the remediation of arsenic-contaminated groundwater at a low energy cost of 0.033 kWh m-3 during long-term operation, highlighting the application potential of the electrochemical technology for arsenic removal from contaminated water.
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- Wei Shi
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China.
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Kim JG, Sarrouf S, Ehsan MF, Alshawabkeh AN, Baek K. In-situ groundwater remediation of contaminant mixture of As(III), Cr(VI), and sulfanilamide via electrochemical degradation/transformation using pyrite. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 473:134648. [PMID: 38781853 PMCID: PMC11166511 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs) are effective in removing persistent contaminants from groundwater. However, their practical applicability depends significantly on various site-specific characteristics. Therefore, the primary objective of this investigation was to study the feasibility of EAOPs and pyrite, which is a sulfide mineral, to effectively remove the mixture of arsenic (As (III)), chromium (Cr (VI)), and sulfanilamide in groundwater. We conducted a comparison of three systems: (1) EAOP alone, (2) pyrite alone, and (3) a combined EAOP and pyrite system. In EAOP alone, sulfanilamide was effectively oxidized (80%), while the electrochemical transformation of As(III)/Cr(VI) into As(V)/Cr(III) was limited. In just the pyrite system, As(III), Cr(VI), and sulfanilamide were adsorbed onto the surface of pyrite (60%, 20%, and 18%). Neither the EAOP nor the pyrite system alone could effectively treat the contaminants mixture. Nonetheless, the combined system completely removed As(III), Cr(VI), and sulfanilamide by the synergistic reaction. This could be attributed to the formation of green rust, a natural adsorbent mineral produced as a reaction of dissolved iron, generated via electrochemical pyrite oxidation, with the groundwater electrolyte (e.g., CO3 or SO4). This system harmonized the combined approach of EAOP and pyrite to effectively eliminate both organic and inorganic contaminants. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION: A paper proposed electrochemical oxidation (EO) with pyrite to remove both organic and inorganic contaminants from groundwater. The removal performance of the combined system was evaluated, and the synergistic mechanism was revealed. The combination of EO and pyrite with synergistic removal effectively removed the mixture of both contaminants. This could be attributed by the formation of green-rust by electrochemical activation for pyrite. Compared to the single system of EO and pyrite alone, the combined system with EO and pyrite improved removal performance. Results suggested that the combined system could be used for green groundwater remediation.
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- Jong-Gook Kim
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston 02115, MA, USA; Department of Environment & Energy and Soil Environment Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin, Jeonju, Jeollabukdo 54896, the Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston 02115, MA, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston 02115, MA, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston 02115, MA, USA
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- Department of Environment & Energy and Soil Environment Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin, Jeonju, Jeollabukdo 54896, the Republic of Korea; Soil Environment Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin, Jeonju, Jeollabukdo 54896, the Republic of Korea.
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Belviso C, Mancinelli M, Abdolrahimi M, Sturini M, Cavalcante F, Lettino A, Peddis D. Red mud treated with KOH: synthesis of sustainable materials from waste for water treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:45414-45424. [PMID: 38963630 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-34083-2] [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: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Solid waste resulting from bauxite ore (red mud) was converted into useful products consisting in hydrogarnet together with zeolite. Red mud (RM) transformation from disposal material into new source was carried out using potassium hydroxide as an activator and hydrothermal process (HY) or vapor phase crystallization (VPC) approach. HY process was performed at 60, 90, and 130 °C whereas during the VPC method, red mud was contacted only with vapor from the distilled water heated at 60 and 90 °C. The results indicate the formation of katoite and zeolite L (LTL topology) with both approaches. All the synthetic products display magnetic properties. In addition, a preliminary investigation on arsenic removal from drinking water (from 59 to 86%), makes the synthetic materials appealing for environmental applications. Finally, the synthesis of a large amount of very useful newly-formed phases using vapor molecules confirms the efficiency of the innovative and green VPC process in waste material transformation.
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- Claudia Belviso
- Istituto di Metodologie per l'Analisi Ambientale, IMAA-CNR, 85050, Tito Scalo (Potenza), Italy.
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- Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, University of Ferrara, 44122, Ferrara, Italy
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- Institute of Structure of Matter, National Research Council, nM2-Lab, Via Salaria Km 29.300, Monterotondo Scalo, 00015, Rome, Italy
- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry & Genova, INSTM RU, nM2-Lab, University of Genova, 16146, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pavia, 27100, Pavia, Italy
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- Istituto di Metodologie per l'Analisi Ambientale, IMAA-CNR, 85050, Tito Scalo (Potenza), Italy
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- Istituto di Metodologie per l'Analisi Ambientale, IMAA-CNR, 85050, Tito Scalo (Potenza), Italy
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- Institute of Structure of Matter, National Research Council, nM2-Lab, Via Salaria Km 29.300, Monterotondo Scalo, 00015, Rome, Italy
- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry & Genova, INSTM RU, nM2-Lab, University of Genova, 16146, Genoa, Italy
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Xiong Q, Ma X, Zhao L, Lv D, Xie L, Jiang L, He J, Zhu H, Wang J. Facile synthesis of Bi 3O(OH)(AsO 4) 2 and simultaneous photocatalytic oxidation and adsorption of Sb(III) from wastewater. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 359:142308. [PMID: 38734246 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142308] [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: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Antimony (Sb) decontamination in water is necessary owing to the worsening pollution which seriously threatens human life safety. Designing bismuth-based photocatalysts with hydroxyls have attracted growing interest because of the broad bandgap and enhanced separation efficiency of photogenerated electron/hole pairs. Until now, the available photocatalysis information regarding bismuth-based photocatalysts with hydroxyls has remained scarce and the contemporary report has been largely limited to Bi3O(OH)(PO4)2 (BOHP). Herein, Bi3O(OH)(AsO4)2 (BOHAs), a novel ultraviolet photocatalyst, was fabricated via the co-precipitation method for the first time, and developed to simultaneous photocatalytic oxidation and adsorption of Sb(III). The rate constant of Sb(III) removal by the BOHAs was 32.4, 3.0, and 4.3 times higher than those of BiAsO4, BOHP, and TiO2, respectively, indicating that the introduction of hydroxyls could increase the removal of Sb(III). Additionally, the crucial operational parameters affecting the adsorption performance (catalyst dosage, concentration, pH, and common anions) were investigated. The BOHAs maintained 85% antimony decontamination of the initial yield after five successive cycles of photocatalysis. The Sb(III) removal involved photocatalytic oxidation of adsorbed Sb(III) and subsequent adsorption of the yielded Sb(V). With the acquired knowledge, we successfully applied the photocatalyst for antimony removal from industrial wastewater. In addition, BOHAs could also be powerful photocatalysts in the photodegradation of organic pollutants studies of which are ongoing. It reveals an effective strategy for synthesizing bismuth-based photocatalysts with hydroxyls and enhancing pollutants' decontamination.
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- Qi Xiong
- School of Chemical Sciences and Technology, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan Province Engineering Research Center of Photocatalytic Treatment of Industrial Wastewater, School of Engineering, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, PR China; Institute of Frontier Technologies in Water Treatment Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650503, PR China
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Technology, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan Province Engineering Research Center of Photocatalytic Treatment of Industrial Wastewater, School of Engineering, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, PR China; Institute of Frontier Technologies in Water Treatment Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650503, PR China
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Technology, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan Province Engineering Research Center of Photocatalytic Treatment of Industrial Wastewater, School of Engineering, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, PR China; Institute of Frontier Technologies in Water Treatment Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650503, PR China
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Technology, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan Province Engineering Research Center of Photocatalytic Treatment of Industrial Wastewater, School of Engineering, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, PR China; Institute of Frontier Technologies in Water Treatment Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650503, PR China
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Technology, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan Province Engineering Research Center of Photocatalytic Treatment of Industrial Wastewater, School of Engineering, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, PR China; Institute of Frontier Technologies in Water Treatment Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650503, PR China
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Technology, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan Province Engineering Research Center of Photocatalytic Treatment of Industrial Wastewater, School of Engineering, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, PR China; Institute of Frontier Technologies in Water Treatment Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650503, PR China
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Technology, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan Province Engineering Research Center of Photocatalytic Treatment of Industrial Wastewater, School of Engineering, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, PR China; Institute of Frontier Technologies in Water Treatment Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650503, PR China
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Technology, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan Province Engineering Research Center of Photocatalytic Treatment of Industrial Wastewater, School of Engineering, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, PR China; Institute of Frontier Technologies in Water Treatment Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650503, PR China
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- School of Chemical Sciences and Technology, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan Province Engineering Research Center of Photocatalytic Treatment of Industrial Wastewater, School of Engineering, National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, Yunnan University, Kunming, 650091, PR China; Institute of Frontier Technologies in Water Treatment Co., Ltd., Kunming, 650503, PR China.
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Leng Z, Zhou C, Hou H, Wang J. Removal of Aqueous Antimony and Arsenic by Iron-Loaded Coal Gasification Slag Composite. TOXICS 2024; 12:440. [PMID: 38922120 PMCID: PMC11209521 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12060440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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The adsorption of Sb(V) and As(V) onto iron-loaded gasification slag composite material (Fe-GFS), as well as the possible mechanisms, was investigated. Batch experiments showed that in a single system, Fe-GFS sorbed As(V) to a greater extent than Sb(V) with the maximum adsorption capacity (pH 3.0) of 34.99 mg/g (0.47 mmol/g), while that of Sb(V) was 27.61 mg/g (0.23 mmol/g). In the composite system, the presence of low concentrations of Sb(V) reduced the adsorption efficiency of Fe-GFS for As(V), while the presence of high concentrations of Sb(V) actually promoted the adsorption of As(V). The presence of As(V) consistently inhibited the adsorption of Sb(V) by Fe-GFS. Compared to Fe-GFS, new peaks appeared in the FTIR spectra after adsorption, indicating the presence of Sb-O and As-O bonds on the surface after adsorption. XPS results showed that the adsorption of As(V) and Sb(V) led to a decrease in Fe-OH bonds, with a more significant decrease in Fe-OH bonds observed after the adsorption of As(V), indicating a stronger affinity of Fe-GFS for As(V) compared to Sb(V). Our results suggest that Fe-GFS is an efficient adsorbent with great potential for applications in water containing As(V) and Sb(V).
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; (Z.L.); (C.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China; (Z.L.); (C.Z.)
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Carneiro MA, Pintor AMA, Boaventura RAR, Botelho CMS. Arsenic and antimony desorption in water treatment processes: Scaling up challenges with emerging adsorbents. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 929:172602. [PMID: 38653411 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The metalloids arsenic (As) and antimony (Sb) belong to the pnictogen group of the periodic table; they share many characteristics, including their toxic and carcinogenic properties; and rank as high-priority pollutants in the United States and the European Union. Adsorption is one of the most effective techniques for removing both elements and desorption, for further reuse, is a part of the process to make adsorption more sustainable and feasible. This review presents the current state of knowledge on arsenic and antimony desorption from exhausted adsorbents previously used in water treatment, that has been reported in the literature. The application of different types of eluents to desorb As and Sb and their desorption performance are described. The regeneration of saturated adsorbents and adsorbate recovery techniques are outlined, including the fate of spent media and possible alternatives for waste disposal of exhausted materials. Future research directions are discussed, as well as current issues including the lack of environmental impact analysis of emerging adsorbents.
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- Mariko A Carneiro
- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering, Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering, Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering, Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering, Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Safeer R, Liu G, Yousaf B, Ashraf A, Haider MIS, Cheema AI, Ijaz S, Rashid A, Sikandar A, Pikoń K. Insights into the biogeochemical transformation, environmental impacts and biochar-based soil decontamination of antimony. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 251:118645. [PMID: 38485077 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118645] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Every year, a significant amount of antimony (Sb) enters the environment from natural and anthropogenic sources like mining, smelting, industrial operations, ore processing, vehicle emissions, shooting activities, and coal power plants. Humans, plants, animals, and aquatic life are heavily exposed to hazardous Sb or antimonide by either direct consumption or indirect exposure to Sb in the environment. This review summarizes the current knowledge about Sb global occurrence, its fate, distribution, speciation, associated health hazards, and advanced biochar composites studies used for the remediation of soil contaminated with Sb to lessen Sb bioavailability and toxicity in soil. Anionic metal(loid) like Sb in the soil is significantly immobilized by pristine biochar and its composites, reducing their bioavailability. However, a comprehensive review of the impacts of biochar-based composites on soil Sb remediation is needed. Therefore, the current review focuses on (1) the fundamental aspects of Sb global occurrence, global soil Sb contamination, its transformation in soil, and associated health hazards, (2) the role of different biochar-based composites in the immobilization of Sb from soil to increase biochar applicability toward Sb decontamination. The review aids in developing advanced, efficient, and effective engineered biochar composites for Sb remediation by evaluating novel materials and techniques and through sustainable management of Sb-contaminated soil, ultimately reducing its environmental and health risks.
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- Rabia Safeer
- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China.
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- Department of Technologies and Installations for Waste Management, Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, 44 -100, Gliwice, Poland
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, 50700, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, 650500, Yunnan, PR China
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- Department of Technologies and Installations for Waste Management, Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, 44 -100, Gliwice, Poland
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Yu D, Stothard P, Neumann NF. Emergence of potentially disinfection-resistant, naturalized Escherichia coli populations across food- and water-associated engineered environments. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13478. [PMID: 38866876 PMCID: PMC11169474 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64241-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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The Escherichia coli species is comprised of several 'ecotypes' inhabiting a wide range of host and natural environmental niches. Recent studies have suggested that novel naturalized ecotypes have emerged across wastewater treatment plants and meat processing facilities. Phylogenetic and multilocus sequence typing analyses clustered naturalized wastewater and meat plant E. coli strains into two main monophyletic clusters corresponding to the ST635 and ST399 sequence types, with several serotypes identified by serotyping, potentially representing distinct lineages that have naturalized across wastewater treatment plants and meat processing facilities. This evidence, taken alongside ecotype prediction analyses that distinguished the naturalized strains from their host-associated counterparts, suggests these strains may collectively represent a novel ecotype that has recently emerged across food- and water-associated engineered environments. Interestingly, pan-genomic analyses revealed that the naturalized strains exhibited an abundance of biofilm formation, defense, and disinfection-related stress resistance genes, but lacked various virulence and colonization genes, indicating that their naturalization has come at the cost of fitness in the original host environment.
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- Daniel Yu
- School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
- Antimicrobial Resistance-One Health Consortium, Calgary, AB, Canada.
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Antimicrobial Resistance-One Health Consortium, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Malhotra M, Kaur B, Soni V, Patial S, Sharma K, Kumar R, Singh P, Thakur S, Pham PV, Ahamad T, Le QV, Nguyen VH, Raizada P. Fe-based MOFs as promising adsorbents and photocatalysts for re-use water contained arsenic: Strategies and challenges. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 357:141786. [PMID: 38537716 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Arsenic (As) contaminated water, especially groundwater reservoirs, is a major issue worldwide owing to its hazardous consequences on human health and the global environment issues. Also, irrigating agricultural fields with As-contaminated water not only produces an accumulation of As in the soil but also compromises food safety due to As entering into agricultural products. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop an efficient method for As removal in water. Fe-based MOFs have attained special attention due to their low toxicity, high water stability, better physical and chemical properties, and high abundance of iron. The arsenic species removal by Fe-MOF follows the adsorption and oxidation mechanism where As (III) converts into As (V). Moreover, the adsorption mechanism is facilitated by electrostatic interactions, H-bonding, acid-base interaction, hydrophobic interactions, van der Waals forces, π-π stacking interactions, and coordinative bindings responsible for Fe-O-As bond generation. This review thoroughly recapitulates and analyses recent advancements in the facile synthesis and potential application of Fe-based MOF adsorbents for the elimination of As ions. The most commonly employed hydro/solvothermal, ultrasonic, microwave-assisted, mechanochemical, and electrochemical synthesis for Fe-MOF has been discussed along with their adsorptive and oxidative mechanisms involved in arsenic removal. The effects of factors like pH and coexisting ions have also been discussed. Lastly, the article also proposed the prospects for developing the application of Fe-based MOF in treating As-contaminated water.
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- Monika Malhotra
- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP 173229, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP 173229, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP 173229, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP 173229, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP 173229, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP 173229, India
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP 173229, India
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 4, 44-100, Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Herbal Pharmacology and Environmental Sustainability, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam-603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- School of Advanced Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan, HP 173229, India.
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Gu X, Jiang L, Zhou Z, Ling C, Lu D, Zhong K, Zhang C. Mechanism of efficient adsorption for arsenic in aqueous solution by zeolitic imidazolate framework‑8. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:37848-37861. [PMID: 38795294 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33747-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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Arsenic (As) is one extremely hazardous and carcinogenic metalloid element. Due to mining, metal smelting, and other human activities, the pollution of water (especially groundwater) and soil caused by As is increasingly serious, which badly threatens the environment and human health. In this study, a zeolite imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) was synthesized at room temperature and employed as an adsorbent to facilitate the adsorption of As(III) and As(V) from the solution. The successful synthesis of ZIF-8 was demonstrated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed that its particle size was approximately 80 nm. The adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherm, solution pH, dose, coexisting ions, and the synonymous elements antimony (Sb) were conducted to study the adsorption of As by ZIF-8 nanoparticles. The maximum saturation adsorption capacity was determined to be 101.47 mg/g and 81.40 mg/g for As(III), and As(V) at initial pH = 7.0, respectively. Apparently, ZIF-8 had a good removal effect on As, and it still maintained a good performance after four cycles. The coexisting ions PO43- and CO32- inhibited the adsorption of both As(III) and As(V). ZIF-8 performed well in removing both As and Sb simultaneously, although the presence of Sb hindered the adsorption of both As(III) and As(V). Both FTIR and XPS indicated the adsorption mechanism of As on ZIF-8: ZIF-8 generates a large amount of Zn-OH on the surface through hydrolysis and partial fracture of Zn-N, both of which form surface complexes with As.
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- Xinyi Gu
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Protection (Guangxi University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.
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Majumdar A, Avishek K. Assessing heavy metal and physiochemical pollution load of Danro River and its management using floating bed remediation. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9885. [PMID: 38688947 PMCID: PMC11061306 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60511-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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River Danro in Garhwa (India) plays a vital role as a significant source of surface water and a crucial tributary of the North Koel River, ultimately joining the Ganga River Basin. Serving both urban-industrial and rural areas, the region faces challenges, including sand mining near Belchampa Ghat. This study aimed to assess physicochemical and heavy metals pollution at nine sampling locations, utilizing the Overall Index of Pollution (OIP), Nemerow Pollution Index (NPI), and Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI). OIP values indicated excellent surface water quality (0.71) in non-monsoon and slight pollution (6.28) in monsoon. NPI ranged from 0.10 to 1.74 in non-monsoon and from 0.22 (clean) to 27.15 (heavily polluted) in monsoon. HPI results suggested groundwater contamination, particularly by lead. Principal component analysis (PCA) and geospatial mapping showed similar outcomes, highlighting the influence of adjacent land use on water quality. Recognizing the significance of the Danro River in sustaining life, livelihoods, and economic growth, the study recommends implementing measures like floating bed remediation and regulatory actions for effective river management. The study acknowledges weaknesses in the current practical assessment methods for water contamination. These weaknesses make it difficult to put plans for cleaning up and controlling contamination into action. Because of this, future research on developing new in-place remediation techniques should focus on creating better ways to measure how effective the cleanup is.
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- Aditi Majumdar
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, 835215, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi, 835215, Jharkhand, India.
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Di Caprio F, Altimari P, Astolfi ML, Pagnanelli F. Optimization of two-phase synthesis of Fe-hydrochar for arsenic removal from drinking water: Effect of temperature and Fe concentration. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119834. [PMID: 38128206 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119834] [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: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Arsenic-contaminated water is a global concern that demands the development of cost-effective treatments to ensure a safe drinking water supply for people worldwide. In this paper, we report the optimization of a two-phase synthesis for producing a hydrochar core from olive pomace to serve as support for the deposition of Fe-hydroxide, which is the active component in As(V) removal. The operating conditions considered were the initial concentration of Fe in solution in the hydrothermal treatment (phase I) and the temperature of Fe precipitation (phase II). The obtained samples were characterized for their elemental composition, solid yield, mineral content (Fe and K), phenol release, As(V) sorption capacity, and sorbent stability. Correlation analysis revealed that higher Fe concentrations (26.8 g/L) ensured better carbonization during hydrothermal treatment, increased arsenic removal, reduced concentrations of phenols in the final liquid, and improved stability of the sorbent composite. On the other hand, the temperature during Fe precipitation (phase II) can be maintained at lower levels (25-80 °C) since higher temperatures yielded lower adsorption capacity. Regression analysis demonstrated the significance of the main effects of the parameters on sorption capacity and provided a model for selecting operating conditions (Fe concentration and phase II temperature) to obtain composite sorbents with tailored sorption properties.
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- Fabrizio Di Caprio
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università Sapienza di Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università Sapienza di Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università Sapienza di Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy; CIABC, Università Sapienza di Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università Sapienza di Roma, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy.
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Deng S, Ren B, Hou B, Deng X, Deng R, Zhu G, Cheng S. Adsorption of Sb(III) and Pb(II) in wastewater by magnetic γ-Fe 2O 3-loaded sludge biochar: Performance and mechanisms. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 349:140914. [PMID: 38092173 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140914] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Magnetically modified carbon-based adsorbent (BC@γ-Fe2O3) was prepared through facile route using activated sludge biomass and evaluated for the simultaneous removal of Sb(III) and Pb(II). BC@γ-Fe2O3 exhibited outstanding Sb(III) and Pb(II) adsorption capacity when 200 mg of adsorbent was employed at pH 5.0 for 240 min, with the removal efficiency higher than 90%. The experiments demonstrated the excellent reusability and the potent anti-interference properties of the prepared absorbent. Freundlich and pseudo-second-order kinetic were prior to describe the adsorption process. The adsorption of Sb(III) and Pb(II) onto BC@γ-Fe2O3 was spontaneous and endothermic. BC@γ-Fe2O3 with high specific surface area revealed the exceptional competence to absorb Sb(III) and Pb(II) through pore filling, electrostatic adsorption and complexation. The adsorption mechanisms of Sb(III) and Pb(II) showed similarities with slight disparities. The removal of Sb(III) involved the Fe-O-Sb bond and π-π bond, while the adsorption of Pb(II) was closely related to ion exchange. Moreover, Sb(III) was oxidized to Sb(V) in a minor part during adsorption. The Fe-O-Cl active sites on BC allowed for the binding of γ-Fe2O3, guaranteeing the abundant adsorption sites and stability. BC@γ-Fe2O3 provides an efficient and green insight into the simultaneous removal of complex heavy metals with promising application in wastewater treatment.
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- Songyun Deng
- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China.
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China; Hunan Geological Disaster Monitoring, Early Warning and Emergency Rescue Engineering Technology Research Center, Changsha, 410004, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, China
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Qin Y, Tang X, Zhong X, Zeng Y, Zhang W, Xin L, Zhang L. Superior capacity and easy separation of zirconium functionalized chitosan melamine foam for antimony(III/V) removal. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128615. [PMID: 38070798 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128615] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Nowadays, highly toxic antimony has severely posed threat to water sources and jeopardized human health. Fabricating adsorbents with the capability of easy separation, high efficiency and large adsorption capacity remains a major challenge. In this paper, zirconium functionalized chitosan melamine foam (ZCMF) was fabricated with zirconium and chitosan crosslinked onto melamine foam, then utilized for the removal of antimony(III/V) in water. The characterization of SEM and EDS collectively showed that ZCMF has a porous structure which could boost the mass transfer rate and zirconium ions on the surface could provide plentiful active adsorption sites. Systematic adsorption experiments demonstrated that the experimental data of Sb(III) and Sb(V) were consistent with the pseudo-second-order and Elovich kinetic models, respectively, and the Langmuir maximum adsorption capacities were separately 255.35 mg g-1 (Sb(III)) and 414.41 mg g-1 (Sb(V)), which displayed prominent performance among adsorbents derived from biomass. Combining the XPS and FTIR characterization with experimental data, it is rational to speculate that ZCMF could remove Sb from aqueous solution through ligand exchange, electrostatic attraction, and surface complexation mechanisms. ZCMF exhibited excellent performance, including large adsorption capacity, easy separation, facile preparation and eco-friendliness. It could be a promising new adsorbent for the treatment of antimony-containing wastewater.
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- Yan Qin
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China; Research Center of Analysis and Test, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China.
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Chen D, Song Y, Li H, Ma M, Nan F, Huang P, Zhan W. Remarkable adsorption of As(V) by Fe 3+ and Mg 2+ modified alginate porous beads (Fe/Mg-SA) via a facile method. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127994. [PMID: 37952800 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127994] [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: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Although sodium alginate (SA) is frequently utilized because of its good gelling properties, the substance's dearth of adsorption active sites prevents it from effectively removing heavy metals. Herein, SA was used as the base material to form a cross-linked structure with Fe3+ and Mg2+, and gel beads with a diameter of 2.0 ± 0.1 mm with specific adsorption on As(V) were synthesized as adsorbent (Fe/Mg-SA). Fe/Mg-SA was systematically characterized, and its adsorption properties were investigated by varying several conditions. Fe/Mg-SA had a wide pH application range. The adsorption kinetics revealed that a quasi-secondary kinetic model was followed. The adsorption process is linked to the complexation of hydroxyl and AsO43-, chemisorption predominated the adsorption process. The maximal adsorption capacity of Fe/Mg-SA is determined by fitting the Langmuir model to be 37.4 mg/g. Compared to other adsorbents, it is simpler to synthesis, more effective and cheaper. Each treatment of 1 m3 wastewater of Fe/Mg-SA only costs ¥ 38.612. The novel gel beads synthesized provides a better option for purifying groundwater contaminated with As(V).
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- Donghui Chen
- Hubei Province Engineering Research Center for Control and Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China; Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Hubei Province Engineering Research Center for Control and Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China; Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Hubei Province Engineering Research Center for Control and Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China; Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Hubei Province Engineering Research Center for Control and Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China; Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Hubei Province Engineering Research Center for Control and Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China; Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Hubei Province Engineering Research Center for Control and Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China; Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Hubei Province Engineering Research Center for Control and Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan 430074, PR China; Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430074, PR China.
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Wang SW, Pan SY, Kao YH, Kim H, Fan C. Evaluation of the dual-process approach for in-situ groundwater arsenic removal. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:129-143. [PMID: 35815372 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2022.2100283] [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: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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While the worldwide distribution of geogenic arsenic (As)-affected groundwater is highly overlapped with the areas with abundant groundwater, utilization of As-contained groundwater is an inevitable compromise in those areas where surface water is not enough for irrigation. Since the occurrence of As in groundwater is often accompanied by high iron (Fe) contents, the facilitation of As and Fe precipitation without adding additional oxidizers and adsorbents is considered an environmental-friendly approach to removing As in groundwater. In the present study, the oxidation/filtration dual-process with sprinkling height of 25 cm and 120 kg filter media efficiently increased the dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration (0.36-1.52 mg/L) and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) (24-63 mV), which facilitated the formation of Fe oxides and As co-precipitation. The correlation of As removal efficiencies with their respective flow rates indicated that a decrease in groundwater Fe and an increase of Fe in sands and gravels filters as the flow rate increased evidenced the rapid oxidation of Fe to form the Fe hydroxides. In a 40-hour continuous aeration/filtration operation, As and Fe concentrations in groundwater were reduced by 79.5% and 64.88% within 40 hrs, respectively. The ease of filter replacement and cost-effectiveness in operation can be the major attractions and innovations for future field practices.
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- Sheng-Wei Wang
- Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Tamkang University, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Science & Technology Policy Research and Information Center, National Applied Research Laboratories, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, The University of Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Gyrdasova ОI, Pasechnik LA, Krasil'nikov VN, Gavrilova TP, Yatsyk IV, Kuznetsova YV, Kalinkin MO, Kuznetsov MV. Sorption-oxidation mechanism for the removal of arsenic (III) using Cu-doped ZnO in an alkaline medium. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2023; 95:e10956. [PMID: 38115184 DOI: 10.1002/wer.10956] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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1-D oxides Zn1-xCuxO and spherical composites Zn1-xCuxO/CuO were obtained by thermolysis of formate-glycolate complexes Zn1-xCux (HCOO)(OCH2CH2O)1/2 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.15). The structural and property characteristics showed that Cu was introduced into the Zn site of the ZnO lattice to form the Zn0.95Cu0.05O solid solution. The concentration of copper in the precursors regulates the topological and structural features of the formation of Zn1-xCuxO oxides, which determine their sorption and photocatalytic properties. The materials were tested in As3+ photooxidation reaction under UV and visible radiation. It has been established that Cu+ is an effective dopant in the composition of 1-D oxide Zn1-xCuxO (0 ≤ x < 0.1). The presence of Cu2+ in the shell of Zn1-xCuxO/CuO composite reduces the photoactivity of the material. The maximum efficiency of arsenic extraction (up to 80% for Zn0.95Cu0.05O) was achieved from dilute arsenic-containing solutions (3.8 mg/L As) and an adsorbent concentration of 0.8 g/L for 24 h. In saturated solutions (380 mg/L As) this value is reduced by a factor of 100. According to XPS data, the primary process is As3+ sorption on the catalyst surface followed by its oxidation to As5+. Using the EPR method it was found that singly charged oxygen vacanciesV O + $$ {V}_O^{+} $$ associated with Cu in Zn1-xCuxO are directly involved in the photostimulated oxidation of As3+. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Two types of Zn1-x Cux O photocatalysts were obtained by thermolysis of the Zn1-x Сux (HCOO)(OCH2 CH2 O)1/2 complex (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.15) in air. Sorption of arsenic from dilute solutions reaches 80% on 1-D oxide Zn0.95 Cu0.05 O. Sorption of As3+ on the catalyst surface is at primary process followed by its oxidation to As5+ . Removal of As3+ from alkaline solutions occurs due to successful combination of sorption and photocatalytic properties of the 1-D oxides Zn1-x Cux O.
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- Оlga I Gyrdasova
- Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
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- Kazan E. K. Zavoisky Physical-Technical Institute of the Federal Research Center "Kazan Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences", Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Kazan E. K. Zavoisky Physical-Technical Institute of the Federal Research Center "Kazan Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences", Kazan, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
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- Institute of Solid State Chemistry of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
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Tang H, Hassan MU, Nawaz M, Yang W, Liu Y, Yang B. A review on sources of soil antimony pollution and recent progress on remediation of antimony polluted soils. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 266:115583. [PMID: 37862748 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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Antimony (Sb) is a serious toxic and non-essential metalloid for animals, humans, and plants. The rapid increase in anthropogenic inputs from mining and industrial activities, vehicle emissions, and shoot activity increased the Sb concentration in the environment, which has become a serious concern across the globe. Hence, remediation of Sb-contaminated soils needs serious attention to provide safe and healthy foods to humans. Different techniques, including biochar (BC), compost, manures, plant additives, phyto-hormones, nano-particles (NPs), organic acids (OA), silicon (Si), microbial remediation techniques, and phytoremediation are being used globally to remediate the Sb polluted soils. In the present review, we described sources of soil Sb pollution, the environmental impact of antimony pollution, the multi-faceted nature of antimony pollution, recent progress in remediation techniques, and recommendations for the remediation of soil Sb-pollution. We also discussed the success stories and potential of different practices to remediate Sb-polluted soils. In particular, we discussed the various mechanisms, including bio-sorption, bio-accumulation, complexation, and electrostatic attraction, that can reduce the toxicity of Sb by converting Sb-V into Sb-III. Additionally, we also identified the research gaps that need to be filled in future studies. Therefore, the current review will help to develop appropriate and innovative strategies to limit Sb bioavailability and toxicity and sustainably manage Sb polluted soils hence reducing the toxic effects of Sb on the environment and human health.
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- Haiying Tang
- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; School of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi 417000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Institute of Environment and Ecology, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology, Loudi 417000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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Ma S, Ji J, Mou Y, Shen X, Xu S. Enhanced adsorption for trivalent antimony by nano-zero-valent iron-loaded biochar: performance, mechanism, and sustainability. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:112536-112547. [PMID: 37831269 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30299-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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The discharge of tailing leachate and metallurgical wastewater has led to an increasing trend of water pollution. In this study, nZVI-modified low-temperature biochar was used to adsorb Sb(III) from water. The adsorption capacity and speed of nZVI-BC were better than those of BC, and the best adsorption effect was observed for 4nZVI-BC, with 93.60 mg·g-1 maximum adsorptive capacity, which was 208.61% higher than the original BC. The Langmuir and Temkin models were well fitted (R2 ≥ 0.99), and PSO was more in line with the 4nZVI-BC adsorption process, indicating that the adsorption was a monolayer physico-chemical adsorption. The combination of XRD, FTIR, and XPS characterization demonstrated that the adsorption mechanism predominantly included redox reactions, complexation, and electrostatic interactions. The thermodynamic results demonstrated that 4nZVI-BC adsorption on Sb(III) was a spontaneous endothermic process. Additionally, the order of the influence of interfering ions on 4nZVI-BC was CO32- > H2PO4- > SO42- > Cl-. After three repeated uses and adsorption-desorption, the adsorption ratio of Sb(III) by 4nZVI-BC was still as high as 90% and 65%, respectively. This study provides a theoretical reference for the exploration and development of Sb(III) removal technologies for aquatic environments.
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- Siyi Ma
- Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Karst Georesources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China.
- College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, GuizhouGuiyang, 550025, China.
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Gan S, Meng Y, Lin Z, Zheng C, Zhu A, Ganjidoust H, Ayati B, Huo A. Efficient Removal of Antimony(V) from Antimony Mine Wastewater by Micrometer Zero-Valent Iron. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:14945-14957. [PMID: 37814856 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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This paper investigates the effectiveness of two commercial micron zero-valent irons (mZVIs) in removing Sb(V) from antimony mine wastewater. The wastewater contains a range of complex components and heavy metal ions, including As(V), which can impact the removal efficiency of mZVI. The study aims to provide insights into actual working conditions and focuses on influencing factors and standard conditions. The results demonstrate that mZVI can reduce Sb(V) concentration in the mine wastewater from 3875.7 μg/L to below the drinking water standard of 5 μg/L within 2 h. Adding a small amount of mZVI every 30 min helps to maintain a high removal rate. The study confirms the existence of a reduction reaction by changing the atmospheric conditions of the reaction, and the addition of 1,10-phenanthroline highlights the important role of active Fe(II) in the adsorption and removal of Sb(V) by mZVI. Additionally, the paper presents an innovative experimental method of acid treatment followed by alkali treatment, which proves the interfacial reaction between mZVI and Sb(V). Overall, the study demonstrates that the removal of Sb(V) by mZVI entails a dual function of reduction and adsorption, highlighting the potential of mZVI in repairing Sb(V) in antimony mine wastewater.
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- Siyu Gan
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
- Shaanxi Qingling Chunchuang Environmental Protection Industry Technology Co., Ltd., Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- Institute of Robotics & Intelligent Systems, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-111, Tehran 1411713116, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-111, Tehran 1411713116, Iran
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- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China
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Qi T, Zhang S, Li T, Xing L, An S, Li Q, Wang L. Use of La-Co@NPC for Sulfite Oxidation and Arsenic Detoxification Removal for High-Quality Sulfur Resources Recovery in Desulfurization Process. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:15759-15770. [PMID: 37747900 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c06258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Ammonia desulfurization is a typical resource-recovery-type wet desulfurization process that is widely used in coal-fired industrial boilers. However, the sulfur recovery is limited by the low oxidation rate of byproduct (ammonium sulfite), leading to secondary SO2 pollution due to its easy decomposability. In addition, the high toxic arsenic trace substances coexisting in desulfurization liquids also reduce the quality of the final sulfate product, facing with high environmental toxicity. In this study, nitrogen-doped porous carbon coembedded with lanthanum and cobalt (La-Co@NPC) was fabricated with heterologous catalytic active sites (Co0) and adsorption sites (LaOCl) to achieve sulfite oxidation and the efficient removal of high toxic trace arsenic for the recovery of high-value ammonium sulfate from the desulfurization liquid. The La-Co@NPC/S(IV) catalytic system can generate numerous strongly oxidizing free radicals (·SO5- and ·O2-) for the sulfite oxidation on the Co0 site, as well as oxidative detoxification of As(III) into As(V). Subsequently, arsenic can be removed through chemical adsorption on LaOCl adsorption sites. By using the dual-functional La-Co@NPC at a concentration of 0.25 g/L, the rate of ammonium sulfite oxidation reached 0.107 mmol/L·s-1, the arsenic (1 mg/L) removal efficiency reached 92%, and the maximum adsorption capacity of As reached up to 123 mg/g. This study can give certain guiding significance to the functional material design and the coordinated control of multiple coal-fired pollutants in desulfurization for high-value recovery of sulfur resources.
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- Tieyue Qi
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Power Plant Flue Gas Multi-Pollutants Control, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Power Plant Flue Gas Multi-Pollutants Control, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
- WISDRI City Environment Protection Engineering Co., Ltd., 59 Liufang Road, Wuhan 430205, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Power Plant Flue Gas Multi-Pollutants Control, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Power Plant Flue Gas Multi-Pollutants Control, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Power Plant Flue Gas Multi-Pollutants Control, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Power Plant Flue Gas Multi-Pollutants Control, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Power Plant Flue Gas Multi-Pollutants Control, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Systems Optimization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
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Li Q, He Y, Yang A, Hu X, Liu F, Mu J, Mei S, Yang LP. Antimony(III) removal by biogenic manganese oxides formed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA-1: kinetics and mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:97102-97114. [PMID: 37584806 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29277-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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In this study, Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA-1, a manganese-oxidizing bacterium screened from the soil at a manganese mining area, was found to be tolerated to Sb(III) stress during the Mn(II) oxidation, and the generated biological manganese oxide (BMO) outperformed the identical type of Abiotic-MnOX in terms of oxidation and adsorption of Sb(III). Adsorption kinetics and isotherm experiments indicated that Sb(III) was primarily adsorbed through chemisorption and multilayer adsorption on BMO; the maximum adsorption capacity of BMO was 143.15 mg·g-1. Removal kinetic studies showed that the Sb(III) removal efficiency by BMO was 72.38-95.71% after 15 min, and it could be up to 96.32-98.31% after 480 min. The removal procedure could be divided into two stages, fast (within 15 min) and slow (15 ~ 480 min), both of which exhibited first-order kinetic behavior. Dynamic fitting in two steps revealed that the removal speed correlated to the level of dissolved Sb(III) with low Sb(III) concentrations, but with the initial concentration being high, the removal speed rate was independent of dissolved Sb(III). During the whole process, the Sb(III) removal speed by BMO was also higher than that by the Abiotic-MnOX. Combining multiple spectroscopic techniques revealed that Sb(V) was generated through the Sb(III) oxidation by BMO and replacing surface metal hydroxyl groups to form the complex internal Mn-O(H)-Sb(V) or generating stable Mn(II)-antimonate precipitates on the surface. In addition, microbial metabolites, including tryptophan and humus, in BMO may be complex with Sb(III) and Sb(V) to achieve the treatment of Sb(III). This research investigates the factors and mechanisms influencing the adsorption and removal of Sb(III) by BMO, which could aid in its future engineering applications for the BMO.
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- Qing Li
- The College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
- Guizhou Guida Yuanheng Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
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- The College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
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- The College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China.
- Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China.
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- The College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
- Guizhou Karst Environmental Ecosystems Observation and Research Station, Ministry of Education, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
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- The College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
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- The College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
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- The College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
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- The College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, People's Republic of China
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Khan MH, Akash NM, Akter S, Rukh M, Nzediegwu C, Islam MS. A comprehensive review of coconut-based porous materials for wastewater treatment and CO 2 capture. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 338:117825. [PMID: 37031519 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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For several decades, water pollution has become a major threat to aquatic and non-aquatic species, including humans. Different treatment techniques have already been proposed and implemented depending on wastewater characteristics. But many of these treatment techniques are expensive and inefficient. Adsorption-based techniques have shown impressive performances as an inexpensive treatment method previously. Coconut-based resources have been considered as adsorbents for wastewater treatment because of their abundance, low cost, and favorable surface properties. However, over the last decade, no comprehensive study has been published regarding biochar from coconut-based materials for wastewater treatment and CO2 capture. This review discusses biochar production technology for coconut-based materials, its modification and characterization, its utilization as an adsorbent for removing metals and organics from wastewater, and the associated removal mechanisms and the economic aspects of coconut-based biochar. Coconut-based materials are cheap and effective for removing various organic compounds such as pesticides, hormones, phenol, and phenolic compounds from solutions and capturing CO2 from air mainly through the pore-filling mechanism. Utilizing coconut-based biochars in a hybrid system that combines adsorption and other techniques, such as biotechnology or chemical coagulation is a promising way to increase their performance as an adsorbent in wastewater treatment.
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- Mahmudul Hasan Khan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh; Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E3, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.
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Manwani S, Devi P, Singh T, Yadav CS, Awasthi KK, Bhoot N, Awasthi G. Heavy metals in vegetables: a review of status, human health concerns, and management options. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:71940-71956. [PMID: 35921005 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22210-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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For sustainable global growth, food security is a prime concern issue, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Adverse effects on crop quality from contaminants like heavy metals have affected food security and human health. Vegetables comprise the essential and nutritious part of the human diet as they contain a lot of health-promoting minerals and vitamins. However, the inadvertent excess accumulation of heavy metals (As, Cd, Hg, and Pb) in vegetables and their subsequent intake by humans may affect their physiology and metabolomics and has been associated with diseases like cancer, mental retardation, and immunosuppression. Many known sources of hazardous metals are volcano eruptions, soil erosion, use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture, the use of pesticides and herbicides, and irrigation with wastewater, industrial effluents, etc. that contaminate the vegetables through the soil, air and water. In this review, the problem of heavy metal contamination in vegetables is discussed along with the prospective management strategies like soil amendments, application of bioadsorbents, membrane filtration, bioremediation, and nanoremediation.
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- Seema Manwani
- Department of Life Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303012, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303012, India
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- Department of Zoology, Delhi University, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303012, India
- School of Forensic Science, National Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar, 382007, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303012, India
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- Central Laboratory, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302004, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303012, India.
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Abhishek K, Parashar N, Patel M, Hait S, Shrivastava A, Ghosh P, Sharma P, Pandey A, Kumar M. Recent advancements in antimony (Sb) removal from water and wastewater by carbon-based materials: a systematic review. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:758. [PMID: 37248306 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11322-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Antimony (Sb) has been classified as a high-priority contaminant in the environment. Sb contamination resulting from the use of antimony-containing compounds in industry necessitates the development of efficient methods to remove it from water and wastewater. Adsorption is a highly efficient and reliable method for pollutants removal owing to its availability, recyclability, and low cost. Recently, carbonaceous materials and their applications for the removal of Sb from the aqueous matrices have received special attention worldwide. Herein, this review systematically summarizes the occurrence and exposure of Sb in the environment and on human health, respectively. Different carbon-based adsorbents have been classified for the adsorptive removal of Sb and their adsorption characteristics have been delineated. Recent development in the adsorption performance of the adsorbent materials for improving the Sb removal from the aqueous medium has been outlined. Further, to develop an understanding of the effect of different parameters like pH, competitive ions, and dissolved ions for Sb adsorption and subsequent removal have been discussed. A retrospective analysis of literature was conducted to present the adsorption behavior and underlying mechanisms involved in the removal of Sb using various adsorbents. Moreover, this study has identified emerging research gaps and emphasized the need for developing modified/engineered carbonaceous adsorbents to enhance Sb adsorption from various aqueous matrices.
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- Kumar Abhishek
- Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of Bihar, Bihar, Patna, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, 801106, Patna, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, 801106, Patna, India
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- Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, 226 001, India
- Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Lucknow, 226 029, India
- Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248 007, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
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Dong L, Wang W, Ning Y, Deng X, Gao Y. Detection of trace antimony by vanadium (IV) ion assisted photochemical vapor generation with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry measurement. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1251:341006. [PMID: 36925311 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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In this work, a method for sensitive detection of trace antimony (Sb) was developed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP MS) coupled with photochemical vapor generation (PVG). V(IV) ions were used as new "sensitizers" for improving the PVG efficiency of Sb. Factors influenced the PVG and the detection of Sb by ICP MS were investigated, including the type and concentration of low molecular weight organic acids, the UV irradiation time, the concentration of V(IV) ions, the air-liquid interface, the flow rate of Ar carrier gas, and interferences from co-existing ions. It was found that efficient reduction of Sb was obtained in the medium of 10% (v/v) formic acid (FA), 10% (v/v) acetic acid (AA), and 80 mg L-1 of V(IV) with 100 s UV irradiation. Under the selected conditions, there was no significant difference in analytical sensitivity between Sb(III) and Sb(V). The limit of detection (LOD, 3σ) was 4.7 ng L-1 for Sb with ICP MS measurement. Compared to traditional direct solution nebulization, the analytical sensitivity obtained in this work was enhanced about 19-fold. Relative standard deviations (RSDs, n = 7) were 1.9% and 2.3% for replicate measurement of 0.5 μg L-1 Sb(III) and Sb(V) standard solutions, respectively. The proposed method was applied for the determination of trace Sb in water samples and two certified reference materials (CRMs) of sediments with satisfactory results. Moreover, the generated volatile species of Sb in this work was found to be (CH3)3Sb.
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- Liang Dong
- State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, College of Earth Sciences, Chengdu University of Technology, Sichuan, 610059, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, College of Earth Sciences, Chengdu University of Technology, Sichuan, 610059, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, College of Earth Sciences, Chengdu University of Technology, Sichuan, 610059, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, College of Earth Sciences, Chengdu University of Technology, Sichuan, 610059, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, College of Earth Sciences, Chengdu University of Technology, Sichuan, 610059, China.
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Cai X, Xue C, Owens G, Chen Z. Removal of As(III) using a microorganism sustained secrete laccase-straw oxidation system. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 448:130967. [PMID: 36764251 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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While laccase oxidation is a novel and promising method for treating arsenite-containing wastewater, the high cost and unsustainability of commercially available enzymes indicate a need to investigate more cost-effective viable alternatives. Here, a microorganism sustained secrete laccase-straw oxidation system (MLOS) was established and subsequently evaluated for the removal of As(III). MLOS showed efficient biological As(III) oxidation, with an As(III) removal efficiency reaching 99.9% at an initial As(III) concentration of 1.0 mg·L-1. IC-AFS and XPS analysis showed that As(III) was partially oxidized to As(V), and partially As(III) adsorbed on the surface of rice straw. FTIR analysis revealed that hydroxyl, amine and amide groups were all involved in the As(III) removal process. SEM-EDS demonstrated that the surface structure of rice straw was destroyed following Comamonas testosteroni FJ17 (C. testosteroni FJ17) treatment, and the metal ions binding sites of rice straw were increased resulting in elemental arsenic being detected on the material surface. Molecular docking revealed the interaction between key residues of laccase and As(III). Laccase activity was negatively correlated with Cu(II) concentration in the As(III) oxidation. EEM showed that humic-like acids were also involved in the interaction with As(III). Overall, a MLOS derived from biomass waste has a significant potential to be developed as a green and sustainable technology for the treatment of wastewater containing As(III).
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- Xiaonan Cai
- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Fuzhou 350007, Fujian Province, PR China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Fuzhou 350007, Fujian Province, PR China.
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- Environmental Contaminants Group, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australian, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095, Australia
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Fuzhou 350007, Fujian Province, PR China.
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Ablat H, Nurmamat X, Ma X, Xie Q, Zhao Z. Application of infrared spectroscopy and its theoretical simulation to arsenic adsorption processes. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2023; 95:e10867. [PMID: 37041692 DOI: 10.1002/wer.10867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Accurate detection and analysis of arsenic pollutants are an important means to enhance the ability to manage arsenic pollution. Infrared (IR) spectroscopy technology has the advantages of fast analysis speed, high resolution, and high sensitivity and can be monitored by real-time in situ analysis. This paper reviews the application of IR spectroscopy in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of inorganic and organic arsenic acid adsorbed by major minerals such as ferrihydrite (FH), hematite, goethite, and titanium dioxide. The IR spectroscopy technique cannot only identify different arsenic contaminants but also obtain the content and adsorption rate of arsenic contaminants in the solid phase. The reaction equilibrium constants and the degree of reaction conversion can be determined by constructing adsorption isotherms or combining them with modeling techniques. Theoretical calculations of IR spectra of mineral adsorbed arsenic pollutant systems based on density functional theory (DFT) and analysis and comparison of the measured and theoretically calculated characteristic peaks of IR spectra can reveal the microscopic mechanism and surface chemical morphology of the arsenic adsorption process. This paper systematically summarizes the qualitative and quantitative studies and theoretical calculations of IR spectroscopy in inorganic and organic arsenic pollutant adsorption systems, which provides new insights for accurate detection and analysis of arsenic pollutants and arsenic pollution control. PRACTITIONER POINTS: This paper reviews the application of infrared spectroscopy in the qualitative and quantitative analyses of inorganic and organic arsenic acid adsorbed by major minerals such as ferrihydrite, hematite, goethite, and titanium dioxide, which can help identify and evaluate the type and concentration of arsenic pollutants in water bodies. In this paper, theoretical calculations of infrared spectra of mineral adsorbed arsenic pollutant systems based on density functional theory reveal the adsorption mechanism of arsenic pollutants in water at the solid-liquid interface and help to develop targeted arsenic pollution control technologies. This paper provides a new and reliable analytical detection technique for the study of arsenic contaminants in water bodies.
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- Hadiya Ablat
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Energy Storage and Photoelectroctalytic Materials, Urumqi, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Energy Storage and Photoelectroctalytic Materials, Urumqi, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Energy Storage and Photoelectroctalytic Materials, Urumqi, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Energy Storage and Photoelectroctalytic Materials, Urumqi, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Energy Storage and Photoelectroctalytic Materials, Urumqi, China
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Qi X, Zhang D, Xu Y, Wang D, Xu W. Improvement of Arsenic Tolerance and Removal Ability of Multi-stress-tolerant Pichia kudriavzevii A16 by Salt Preincubation. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:121. [PMID: 36862180 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03216-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Arsenic (As) exists widely in the environment and its strong toxicity endangers human health, causing widespread concern. Microbial adsorption technology plays an important role in As removal due to its advantages of high safety, low pollution, and low cost. The removal of As by active microorganisms requires not only good accumulation characteristics but also high As tolerance. The effect of salt preincubation on arsenate [As(V)] tolerance and bioaccumulation of Pichia kudriavzevii A16 and the possible mechanisms were studied. Salt preincubation improved the As(V) tolerance and bioaccumulation ability of the yeast. After Na5P3O10 preincubation, the proportion of dead cells and cells with high reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation decreased from 50.88% and 16.54% to 14.60% and 5.24%, respectively. In addition, the As removal rate significantly increased from 26.20% to 57.98%. The preincubated cells showed stronger As(V) tolerance and removal ability. The potential of use in complex environment to remove As(V) as well as the mechanisms involved in As(V) tolerance by yeast will be discussed.
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- Xiaoxue Qi
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Nutrition, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- Naval Architecture and Port Engineering College, Shandong Jiaotong University, Weihai, 264209, China
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Nutrition, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Nutrition, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Nutrition, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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Yuan L, Wang J, Zhong Z, Li J, Deng H. Immobilization of antimony in soil and groundwater using ferro-magnesium bimetallic organic frameworks. J Environ Sci (China) 2023; 125:194-204. [PMID: 36375905 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2022.01.030] [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: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Sb(III) is often detected in contaminated soil and groundwater. Hence, high-efficiency technology is needed. In this study, bimetallic organic frameworks were used for the first time to immobilize Sb(III) from contaminated soil and groundwater. The materials were synthesized by the hydrothermal method. Both ends of the prepared material were hexagonal tip rods, and the length became shorter as the ratio of Fe/Mg decreased. The bimetallic organic framework with a Fe/Mg feeding ratio of 0.5 was the optimum material for Sb(III) removal, which could effectively immobilize Sb(III). The adsorption isotherm was fitted well with the Freundlich model, and the optimal adsorption capacity can reach 106.97 mg/g. The adsorption capacity of 84% can be completed in 10 min, which conformed to the pseudo-second-order kinetics. The Fe3+ could enhance the stability of the material, and the Mg2+ was conducive to freeing up adsorption sites for binding Sb(III) and forming stable chemical adsorption. Ion exchange is the predominant mechanism to remove Sb(III). After 14 days of remediation of Sb(III) contaminated soil, the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)-leached concentrations of Sb(III) were reduced by 86%, 91% and 94% when the material dosages were 1%, 2% and 3%, respectively. Immobilization of Sb(III) in soil resulted in a conversion of antimony speciation from more easily bioavailable species to less bioavailable species, further contributing to reduce the environmental risk of antimony. The results indicate that ferro-magnesium bimetallic organic frameworks may serve as a kind of promising materials for the immobilization of Sb(III) in contaminated soil and groundwater.
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- Le Yuan
- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Resource Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Resource Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Resource Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Beibu Gulf Marine Biodiversity Conservation, Beibu Gulf University, Qinzhou 535000, China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Resource Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Engineering and Technology Research Center for Environmental Nanomaterials, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Wang N, Li W, Wang N, Li M, Wang H. Influence of Humic Acids on the Removal of Arsenic and Antimony by Potassium Ferrate. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4317. [PMID: 36901331 PMCID: PMC10001810 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Although the removal ability of potassium ferrate (K2FeO4) on aqueous heavy metals has been confirmed by many researchers, little information focuses on the difference between the individual and simultaneous treatment of elements from the same family of the periodic table. In this project, two heavy metals, arsenic (As) and antimony (Sb) were chosen as the target pollutants to investigate the removal ability of K2FeO4 and the influence of humic acid (HA) in simulated water and spiked lake water samples. The results showed that the removal efficiencies of both pollutants gradually increased along the Fe/As or Sb mass ratios. The maximum removal rate of As(III) reached 99.5% at a pH of 5.6 and a Fe/As mass ratio of 4.6 when the initial As(III) concentration was 0.5 mg/L; while the maximum was 99.61% for Sb(III) at a pH of 4.5 and Fe/Sb of 22.6 when the initial Sb(III) concentration was 0.5 mg/L. It was found that HA inhibited the removal of individual As or Sb slightly and the removal efficiency of Sb was significantly higher than that of As with or without the addition of K2FeO4. For the co-existence system of As and Sb, the removal of As was improved sharply after the addition of K2FeO4, higher than Sb; while the latter was slightly better than that of As without K2FeO4, probably due to the stronger complexing ability of HA and Sb. X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were used to characterize the precipitated products to reveal the potential removal mechanisms based on the experimental results.
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- Ning Wang
- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
- Resources and Environment Innovation Institute, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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- Qingdao Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute, Qingdao 266061, China
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- Shandong Soil Pollution Prevention and Recalcination Center, Jinan 250033, China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
- Resources and Environment Innovation Institute, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China
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Penke YK, Kar KK. A review on multi-synergistic transition metal oxide systems towards arsenic treatment: Near molecular analysis of surface-complexation (synchrotron studies/modeling tools). Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 314:102859. [PMID: 36934514 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102859] [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: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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The science and interface chemistry between the arsenic (As) anions and the different adsorbent systems have been gaining interest in recent years in environmental remediation applications. Metal-oxides and the corresponding hybrid systems have shown promising performance as novel adsorbents in various treatment technologies. The abundance, surface chemistry, high surface area (active-centres), various synthesis and functionalization methodologies, and good recyclability make these metal oxide-based nanomaterials as potential remediating agents for As oxyanions. This work critically reviews eight different platforms focused on the arsenic contamination issue, where the first classification describes the origin of arsenic contamination and presents geographical and demo-graphical considerations. The following section briefs the state-of-the-art remediation techniques for arsenic treatment with a comparative evaluation. An emphasized discussion has been provided regarding the adsorption and classification of various metal oxide adsorbents. In the next classification, various multi-synergism abilities like Redox activity, Surface functional groups, Surface area/morphology, Heterogeneous catalysis, Reactive oxygen species, Photo-catalytic/electro-catalytic reactions, and Electrosorption are detailed. The classification of various characterization tools for accessing the arsenic remediation qualitatively and quantitatively are given in the fifth chapter. The first-of-its-kind dedicated analysis has been given on the surface complexation aspects of the arsenic speciation onto various metal adsorbent systems using synchrotron results, surface-complexation modeling, and molecular simulation (e.g., DFT) in the sixth chapter. The current sensing applications of these novel nano-material systems for arsenic determination using colorimetric and electrochemical-based analytical tools and a note about the economic parameters, i.e., regeneration aspects of various adsorbent systems/the sustainable applications of the treated sludge materials, are provided in the final sections. This work makes a critical analysis of 'Environmental Nanotechnology' towards 'Arsenic Treatment'.
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- Yaswanth K Penke
- Advanced Nanoengineering Materials Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, U.P, India; Materials Science Programme, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, U.P, India.
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- Advanced Nanoengineering Materials Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, U.P, India; Materials Science Programme, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, U.P, India; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, U.P, India.
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Li F, Guo Z, Mao L, Feng J, Huang J, Tao H. Impact of Textile Industries on Surface Water Contamination by Sb and Other Potential Toxic Elements: A Case Study in Taihu Lake Basin, China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3600. [PMID: 36834301 PMCID: PMC9963225 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Contamination of industry-derived antimony (Sb) is currently of great concern. This study was conducted to identify the source of Sb together with other potential toxic elements (PTEs) in a typical industrial area in China and emphasize the contribution of Sb to ecological risk in the local aquatic environment. By investigating the distribution of nine PTEs in surface water in Wujiang County in dry and wet seasons, this study revealed that textile wastewater was the main source of Sb. The distribution of Sb (0.48~21.4 μg/L) showed the least seasonal variation among the nine elements. Factor analysis revealed that the factor that controlled Sb distribution is unique. In general, Sb was more concentrated in the southeastern part of the study area where there was a large number of textile industries, and was affected by the specific conductivity and total dissolved solids in water (p < 0.01). Sb concentration in 35.71% of samples collected from the drainage outlet exceeded the standard limit of 10 μg/L. Results from three pollution assessment methods suggested that >5% of the sampling sites were slightly too heavily polluted and Sb contributed the most. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the administrative supervision of local textile enterprises and elevate the local standard of textile wastewater emission.
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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Moreno-Andrade I, Sierra-Alvarez R, Pérez-Rangel M, Barrera C, Field JA, Pat-Espadas A. Antimony toxicity upon microorganisms from aerobic and anaerobic environments. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2023; 58:61-68. [PMID: 36751723 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2023.2176664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Antimony (Sb) is a toxic and carcinogenic metalloid that can be present in contaminated water generated by mining operations and other industrial activities. The toxicity of Sb (III) and Sb (V) to aerobic microorganisms remains limited and unexplored for anaerobic microorganisms involved in hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4) production. This study aimed to evaluate the toxicity of Sb (III) and Sb (V) upon aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms important in biological wastewater treatment systems. Sb (III) was more toxic than Sb (V) independently of the test and environment evaluated. Under aerobic conditions maintained in the Microtox assay, Sb (V) was not toxic to Allivibrio fischeri at concentrations as high as 500 mg/L, whereas Sb (III) caused just over 50% inhibition at concentration of 250 mg/L after 5 min of exposure. In the respirometry test, for the specific oxygen uptake rate, the concentrations of Sb (III) and Sb (V) displaying 50% inhibition were 0.09 and 56.2 mg/L, respectively. Under anaerobic conditions, exposure to Sb (III) and Sb (V) led to a decrease in microorganisms activity of fermentative and methanogenic processes. The results confirm that the microbial toxicity of Sb depends on its speciation and Sb (III) displays a significantly higher inhibitory potential than Sb (V) in both aerobic and anaerobic environments.
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- Ivan Moreno-Andrade
- Instituto de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Laboratory for Research on Advanced Processes for Water Treatment, Unidad Academica Juriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Instituto de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Laboratory for Research on Advanced Processes for Water Treatment, Unidad Academica Juriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Laboratory for Research on Advanced Processes for Water Treatment, Unidad Academica Juriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Institute of Geology, Estación Regional del Noroeste, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Luis Donaldo Colosio s/n, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
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Runtti H, Luukkonen T, Tuomikoski S, Hu T, Lassi U, Kangas T. Removal of antimony from model solutions, mine effluent, and textile industry wastewater with Mg-rich mineral adsorbents. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:14139-14154. [PMID: 36149556 PMCID: PMC9908646 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23076-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Naturally occurring layered double hydroxide mineral, brucite (BRU), was compared with hydromagnesite (HYD) and a commercial Mg-rich mineral adsorbent (trade name AQM PalPower M10) to remove antimony (Sb) from synthetic and real wastewaters. The BRU and HYD samples were calcined prior to the experiments. The adsorbents were characterized using X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Batch adsorption experiments were performed to evaluate the effect of initial pH, Sb concentration, adsorbent dosage, and contact time on Sb removal from synthetic wastewater, mine effluent, and textile industry wastewater. Several isotherm models were applied to describe the experimental results. The Sips model provided the best correlation for the BRU and M10. As for the HYD, three models (Langmuir, Sips, and Redlich-Peterson) fit well to the experimental results. The results showed that the adsorption process in all cases followed the pseudo-second-order kinetics. Overall, the most efficient adsorbent was the BRU, which demonstrated slightly higher experimental maximum adsorption capacity (27.6 mg g-1) than the HYD (27.0 mg g-1) or M10 (21.3 mg g-1) in the batch experiments. Furthermore, the BRU demonstrated also an efficient performance in the continuous removal of Sb from mine effluent in the column mode. Regeneration of adsorbents was found to be more effective under acidic conditions than under alkaline conditions.
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- Hanna Runtti
- Research Unit of Sustainable Chemistry, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 4300, FI-90014, Oulu, Finland
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- Fibre and Particle Engineering Research Unit, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 8000, FI-90014, Oulu, Finland.
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- Research Unit of Sustainable Chemistry, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 4300, FI-90014, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Sustainable Chemistry, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 4300, FI-90014, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Sustainable Chemistry, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 4300, FI-90014, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Sustainable Chemistry, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 4300, FI-90014, Oulu, Finland
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Letechipia JO, González-Trinidad J, Júnez–Ferreira HE, Bautista–Capetillo C, Robles Rovelo CO, Contreras Rodríguez AR. Removal of arsenic from semiarid area groundwater using a biosorbent from watermelon peel waste. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13251. [PMID: 36825193 PMCID: PMC9941948 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Groundwater is one of the most important reservoirs in semi-arid and arid zones of the world, particularly in Mexico. The aims of this work were to produce a biosorbent from watermelon peel waste and a biosorbent with citric acid treatment and to evaluate both biosorbents with different concentrations of arsenic in groundwater. The biosorbents were produced with watermelon peel residues, which were observed by SEM microscopy to evaluate their physical morphology. Its removal potential was tested at concentrations of 0, 1, 13, 22, and 65 μg/L of arsenic, and both adsorption capacity and removal percentage were analyzed by final measurement obtained by atomic absorption spectrometry. The pH was measured throughout the experimentation maintaining ranges between 5.5 and 7.5. The biosorbent without treatment presented clearer and more compact flakes. At the microscopic level, the biosorbent without treatment presented pores with a more circular shape, and the biosorbent with treatment was more polygonal, similar to a honeycomb. The highest removal percentage was 99.99%, for both treatments at 4 h. The biosorbent without treatment at 4 h with arsenic concentrations of 65 μg/L presented the highest adsorption capacity (2.42 μg/g). It is concluded that watermelon peel biosorbent is a material that has the potential to remove arsenic from groundwater. This type of biosorbent is effective to remove arsenic and could be used in the field, however, it still needs to be optimized to convert it into a material completely suitable for large-scale use.
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- Jennifer Ortiz Letechipia
- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Campus UAZ Siglo XXI, Carretera Zacatecas-Guadalajara Km. 6, Ejido La Escondida, C.P. 98160 Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Campus UAZ Siglo XXI, Carretera Zacatecas-Guadalajara Km. 6, Ejido La Escondida, C.P. 98160 Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico,Corresponding author.
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Campus UAZ Siglo XXI, Carretera Zacatecas-Guadalajara Km. 6, Ejido La Escondida, C.P. 98160 Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico,Corresponding author.
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- Doctorado en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Campus UAZ Siglo XXI, Carretera Zacatecas-Guadalajara Km. 6, Ejido La Escondida, C.P. 98160 Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico
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- Licenciatura en Ciencia y Tecnología del Agua. Campus UAZ Siglo XXI, Carretera Zacatecas-Guadalajara Km. 6, Ejido La Escondida, C.P. 98160 Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico
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- Licenciatura en Ciencia y Tecnología del Agua. Campus UAZ Siglo XXI, Carretera Zacatecas-Guadalajara Km. 6, Ejido La Escondida, C.P. 98160 Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico
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Zhang C, Wu M, Wu K, Li H, Zhang G. Efficient removal of antimonate and antimonite by a novel lanthanum-manganese binary oxide: Performance and mechanism. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 442:130132. [PMID: 36303357 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130132] [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: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Antimony is a highly toxic pollutant and its removal from water gains increasing attention. To effectively remove both Sb(III) and Sb(V), a novel lanthanum-manganese binary oxide (L1M2BO) adsorbent was synthesized by a simple oxidation coupled with precipitation method. The as-prepared L1M2BO was detailedly characterized by the XRD, SEM, TEM, BET, FTIR and XPS techniques. It is amorphous and irregular in shape, with a particle size of 50-100 nm and a specific surface area of 180.4 m2/g. A remarkable synergistic effect between the lanthanum hydroxide and Mn oxide in improving antimony adsorption is shown. The maximum adsorption capacities of Sb(III) and Sb(V) are 364.6 mg/g and 131.1 mg/g at pH 7.0, respectively, which outcompete most of reported adsorbents. The adsorption behaviors of antimony fitted well the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Freundlich models. The adsorption mechanism of Sb(V) involves mainly the replacement of surface metal hydroxyl and forming inner-sphere complex. While the Sb(III) removal is a more complicated process, containing both Sb(III) adsorption and oxidation to Sb(V). Furthermore, the spent L1M2BO sorbent can be regenerated and reused. The L1M2BO could be used as an attractive adsorbent for antimony removal, owing to its easily fabrication, high effectiveness and reusability.
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- Chuanqiao Zhang
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Gan Y, Ding C, Xu B, Liu Z, Zhang S, Cui Y, Wu B, Huang W, Song X. Antimony (Sb) pollution control by coagulation and membrane filtration in water/wastewater treatment: A comprehensive review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 442:130072. [PMID: 36303342 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Antimony (Sb) pollution in the water environment caused by the large-scale mining of Sb ore and the wide use of Sb-containing products seriously endangers human health and poses a great threat to the ecological environment. Coagulation is one of the most cost-effective technologies for Sb pollution control in water/wastewater treatment and has been widely used. However, a comprehensive understanding of Sb pollution control by coagulation, from fundamental research to practical applications, is lacking. In this work, based on the current status of Sb pollution in the water environment, a critical review of the Sb removal performance and mechanism by coagulation and related combined processes was carried out. The influencing factors of Sb removal performance by coagulation are introduced in detail. The internal mechanisms and improvement strategies of Sb removal by oxidation/reduction-coagulation and coagulation-membrane filtration technologies are emphasized. Moreover, given the development of Sb-removing coagulants and the resource utilization of Sb-containing sludge, future perspectives of coagulation for Sb removal are discussed. As the first review in this field, this work will illuminate avenues of basic research and practical applications for Sb and Sb-like pollution control in water/wastewater treatment.
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- Yonghai Gan
- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, Nanjing 210042, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China; Key Laboratory of Suzhou Sponge City Technology, Suzhou 215002, China.
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- South China Institute of Environmental Science, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China, Guangzhou 510535, China
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- SINOPEC Yangzi Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Nanjing 210048, China
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Kumpiene J, Engström K, Pinedo Taquia A, Carabante I, Bjuhr J. Arsenic immobilisation in soil using electricity-induced spreading of iron in situ. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 325:116467. [PMID: 36270123 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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An in situ method for spreading iron amendments to arsenic (As)-contaminated soil has been investigated in the laboratory and field. This study tested the distribution of Fe from corroding electrodes through soil using a low-voltage direct current in a laboratory setting and validated the method in the field for As immobilisation in contaminated soil. Laboratory tests revealed that the corrosion of Fe electrodes in soil occurred in a way similar to that during the Fe electrocoagulation in water, which decreased the As concentrations in flow-through water from 150 μg L-1 to undetectable levels. Method validation over one year in the field using electric current pulses with reversing polarity revealed a decrease in As concentration in groundwater by 72-97% in five of the six groundwater wells within the experimental area. This method of introducing Fe amendments to soil can reduce the need for soil excavation upon chemical immobilisation of contaminants in soil.
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- Jurate Kumpiene
- Waste Science and Technology, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87, Luleå, Sweden.
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- Waste Science and Technology, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87, Luleå, Sweden
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- Waste Science and Technology, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87, Luleå, Sweden
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- Waste Science and Technology, Luleå University of Technology, 971 87, Luleå, Sweden
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- AFRY, ÅF Infrastructure AB, Frösundaleden 2A, 169 70, Solna, Sweden
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Cheng M, Fang Y, Yang Z, Liu X, Qiu B, Zhang T, Li H, Zhao W. Grafting amino groups to enhance the adsorption of antimonate by MIL-100(Fe) for from natural water: Performance and mechanism. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2023.100458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Deshmukh P, Sar SK, Jindal MK, Ray T. Magnetite based green bio composite for uranium exclusion from aqueous solution. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-022-08723-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Villafañe G, Bazán V, Brandaleze E, López A, Pacheco P, Maratta A. Solid phase extraction of arsenic on modified MWCNT/Fe3O4 magnetic hybrid nanoparticles from copper ores samples with ETAAS determination. TALANTA OPEN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talo.2022.100149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Zhang L, Lou S, Hao X, Zhang H, Zhang W, Liu X, Huang J. Highly-porous and excellent-capacity zirconium-chitosan composite with superior Sb(III)/Sb(V) removal performance. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Fan X, Ma L, Liu S, Xie Y, Lu S, Tan Z, Ji J, Fu ML, Yuan B, Hu YB. Facile synthesis of lattice-defective and recyclable zirconium hydroxide coated nanoscale zero-valent iron for robust arsenite removal. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122085] [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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Dündar OA, Mehenktaş C, Arar Ö. Removal of Antimony(III) and Antimony(V) from water samples through water-soluble polymer-enhanced ultrafiltration. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 215:114324. [PMID: 36100104 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114324] [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: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Addressing antimony (Sb) contamination, which is caused by the use of Sb compounds in various industries, is crucial. This study aims to compare two different Sb removal mechanisms: ion exchange and chelation. Therefore, two different water-soluble polymers-glycidyl methacrylate-N-methyl-D-glucamine and poly 2-(acryloyloxy)ethyl trimethylammonium chloride-were synthesized and used to remove Sb(III) and Sb(V) using the polymer-enhanced ultrafiltration (PEUF) method. The removal of Sb(III) was pH-dependent and extremely difficult at a pH of 1.2. However, when the pH of the solution was increased to 11, the Sb(III) removal rate increased to 77%. The Sb(III) removal rate was 28% at an Sb(III):polymer mole ratio of 1:5, which increased to 77% at a mole ratio of 1:20. Sb(III) removal was discovered to be unaffected by the low concentrations of Na+, K+, Ca2+, and Mg2+ ions in the solution, maintaining a Sb(III) removal rate of 77%. The test parameters showed different characteristics for Sb(V) removal. Increasing the pH of the solution from 1 to 9 correspondingly increased the removal rate from 0% to 45%, but increasing it further to 11 decreased the removal rate to 14%. The removal rate of Sb(V) was 67% at a Sb(V):polymer mole ratio of 1:60. Sb(V) removal was discovered to be unaffected by low concentrations of SO42-, NO3-, and PO43- anions in the solution. However, notably, the Sb(V) removal rate decreased from 67% to 58% in the presence of Cl- ions. The results demonstrate that Sb removal via chelation was more effective than by ion exchange, and it remained unaffected by the presence of interfering ions.
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- Ozan Ali Dündar
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ege University, Izmir, Türkiye
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- Tire-Kutsan Vocational Training School, Ege University, Izmir, Türkiye
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ege University, Izmir, Türkiye.
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ALSamman MT, Sotelo S, Sánchez J, Rivas BL. Arsenic oxidation and its subsequent removal from water: An overview. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.123055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Neelgund GM, Aguilar SF, Kurkuri MD, Rodrigues DF, Ray RL. Elevated Adsorption of Lead and Arsenic over Silver Nanoparticles Deposited on Poly(amidoamine) Grafted Carbon Nanotubes. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3852. [PMID: 36364628 PMCID: PMC9654323 DOI: 10.3390/nano12213852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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An efficient adsorbent, CNTs-PAMAM-Ag, was prepared by grafting fourth-generation aromatic poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM) to carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and successive deposition of Ag nanoparticles. The FT-IR, XRD, TEM and XPS results confirmed the successful grafting of PAMAM onto CNTs and deposition of Ag nanoparticles. The absorption efficiency of CNTs-PAMAM-Ag was evaluated by estimating the adsorption of two toxic contaminants in water, viz., Pb(II) and As(III). Using CNTs-PAMAM-Ag, about 99 and 76% of Pb(II) and As(III) adsorption, respectively, were attained within 15 min. The controlling mechanisms for Pb(II) and As(III) adsorption dynamics were revealed by applying pseudo-first and second-order kinetic models. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model followed the adsorption of Pb(II) and As(III). Therefore, the incidence of chemisorption through sharing or exchanging electrons between Pb(II) or As(III) ions and CNTs-PAMAM-Ag could be the rate-controlling step in the adsorption process. Further, the Weber-Morris intraparticle pore diffusion model was employed to find the reaction pathways and the rate-controlling step in the adsorption. It revealed that intraparticle diffusion was not a rate-controlling step in the adsorption of Pb(II) and As(III); instead, it was controlled by both intraparticle diffusion and the boundary layer effect. The adsorption equilibrium was evaluated using the Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin isotherm models. The kinetic data of Pb(II) and As(III) adsorption was adequately fitted to the Langmuir isotherm model compared to the Freundlich and Temkin models.
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- Gururaj M. Neelgund
- Department of Chemistry, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 77446, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 77446, USA
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- Centre for Research in Functional Materials (CRFM), JAIN University, Jain Global Campus, Bengaluru 562112, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77004, USA
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- College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 77446, USA
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