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Nguyen DTC, Jalil AA, Hassan NS, Nguyen LM, Nguyen DH, Tran TV. Synthesis of magnetic MFe 2O 4 (M = Ni, Co, Zn, Fe) supported on porous carbons derived from Bidens pilosa weed and their adsorptive comparison of toxic dyes. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 358:142087. [PMID: 38657696 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142087] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Bidens pilosa is classified as an invasive plant and has become a problematic weed to many agricultural crops. This species strongly germinates, grows and reproduces and competing for nutrients with local plants. To lessen the influence of Bidens pilosa, therefore, converting this harmful species into carbon materials as adsorbents in harm-to-wealth and valorization strategies is required. Here, we synthesized a series of magnetic composites based on MFe2O4 (M = Ni, Co, Zn, Fe) supported on porous carbon (MFOAC) derived from Bidens pilosa by a facile hydrothermal method. The Bidens pilosa carbon was initially activated by condensed H3PO4 to increase the surface chemistry. We observed that porous carbon loaded NiFe2O4 (NFOAC) reached the highest surface area (795.7 m2 g-1), followed by CoFe2O4/AC (449.1 m2 g-1), Fe3O4/AC (426.1 m2 g-1), ZnFe2O4/AC (409.5 m2 g-1). Morphological results showed nanoparticles were well-dispersed on the surface of carbon. RhB, MO, and MR dyes were used as adsorbate to test the adsorption by MFOAC. Effect of time (0-360 min), concentration (5-50 mg L-1), dosage (0.05-0.2 g L-1), and pH (3-9) on dyes adsorption onto MFOAC was investigated. It was found that NFOAC obtained the highest maximum adsorption capacity against dyes, RhB (107.96 mg g-1) < MO (148.05 mg g-1) < MR (153.1 mg g-1). Several mechanisms such as H bonding, π-π stacking, cation-π interaction, and electrostatic interaction were suggested. With sufficient stability and capacity, NFOAC can be used as potential adsorbent for real water treatment systems.
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- Duyen Thi Cam Nguyen
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor, Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor, Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor, Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Chemical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 1A TL29, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Viet Nam; Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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- Institute of Chemical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 1A TL29, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor, Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Viet Nam
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Nguyen DTC, Jalil AA, Hassan NS, Nguyen LM, Nguyen DH, Tran TV. Optimization of hydrothermal synthesis conditions of Bidens pilosa-derived NiFe 2O 4@AC for dye adsorption using response surface methodology and Box-Behnken design. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-32691-6. [PMID: 38468003 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32691-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The presence of stable and hazardous organic dyes in industrial effluents poses significant risks to both public health and the environment. Activated carbons and biochars are widely used adsorbents for removal of these pollutants, but they often have several disadvantages such as poor recoverability and inseparability from water in the post-adsorption process. Incorporating a magnetic component into activated carbons can address these drawbacks. This study aims to optimizing the production of NiFe2O4-loaded activated carbon (NiFe2O4@AC) derived from a Bidens pilosa biomass source through a hydrothermal method for the adsorption of Rhodamine B (RhB), methyl orange (MO), and methyl red (MR) dyes. Response surface methodology (RSM) and Box-Behnken design (BBD) were applied to analyze the key synthesis factors such as NiFe2O4 loading percentage (10-50%), hydrothermal temperature (120-180 °C), and reaction time (6-18 h). The optimized condition was found at a NiFe2O4 loading of 19.93%, a temperature of 135.55 °C, and a reaction time of 16.54 h. The optimum NiFe2O4@AC demonstrated excellent sorption efficiencies of higher than 92.98-97.10% against all three dyes. This adsorbent was characterized, exhibiting a well-developed porous structure with a high surface area of 973.5 m2 g-1. Kinetic and isotherm were studied with the best fit of pseudo-second-order, and Freundlich or Temkin. Qmax values were determined to be 204.07, 266.16, and 177.70 mg g-1 for RhB, MO, and MR, respectively. By selecting HCl as an elution, NiFe2O4@AC could be efficiently reused for at least 4 cycles. Thus, the Bidens pilosa-derived NiFe2O4@AC can be a promising material for effective and recyclable removal of dye pollutants from wastewater.
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- Duyen Thi Cam Nguyen
- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor, Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor, Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
- Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor, Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Chemical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 1A TL29, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Chemical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 1A TL29, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 298-300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 755414, Vietnam
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor, Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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Tuerhong T, Kuerban Z, Abdurahman M, Xinbin C, Yimingniyazi A. Adsorption performance and kinetics of Cr(VI) onto activated carbons derived from the waste leaves of invasive plants Rhus typhina and Amorpha fruticosa. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:106460-106479. [PMID: 37728678 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-29833-7] [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: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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To maximize the potential of biomass from invasive plants, waste leaves from Rhus typhina (RT) and Amorpha fruticosa (AF) were used to prepare activated carbons (ACs) for the efficient removal of chromium from wastewater. Six ACs were prepared by CO2 activation at 850 °C with varying flow rates (500, 1000, and 1500 mL/min) and characterized by yield, pH, N2 adsorption isotherm, FTIR, SEM, TG, and XPS. The adsorption isotherm and kinetics for chromium removal were analyzed. The outcomes showed that the ACs had mesoporous structures with specific surface areas of 408.05-701.01 m2/g and pore volumes of 0.360-0.653 cm3/g. The pores are distributed among the agglomerated nanoparticles on the surface of the granules. The existence of two kinds of chromium compounds and two valance states, Cr(III) and Cr(VI), in spent ACs was identified by the FTIR and XPS spectra. The Cr (VI) equilibrium data and adsorption kinetics were well-fit with the Langmuir isotherm (R2 = 0.936-0.967) and pseudo-second-order kinetic models (R2 = 0.795-0.937). The maximum Langmuir Cr adsorption capacities of ACRT1.0 and ACAF0.5 were estimated to be 266.54 and 255.21 mg/g at pH = 2.0, respectively. Concentrations of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) in filtrates after equilibrium, combined with XPS and TGA analysis of spent ACs, illustrated that Cr(VI) was converted to the less harmful trivalent chromate Cr(III) during the adsorption processes. Cr(III) and Cr(VI) probably formed compounds with carbon and nitrogen atoms on the surfaces of ACs. ACs with abundant surface N-H groups achieved high Cr adsorption performance. The waste leaves from these invasive plants are suitable for producing cost-effective and efficient ACs for removing Cr (VI) from water by chemical adsorption.
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- Tuerxun Tuerhong
- College of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China, 830052
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- Institute of Cereal Crops, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Science Urumqi, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China, 830091
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- Institute of Forest Ecology Science, Xinjiang Academy of Forestry, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China, 830063
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- Institute of Forest Ecology Science, Xinjiang Academy of Forestry, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China, 830063
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China, 830052.
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Banerjee AK, Lee TM, Feng H, Liang X, Lin Y, Wang J, Yin M, Peng H, Huang Y. Implications for biological invasion of non-native plants for sale in the world's largest online market. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY : THE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 2023; 37:e14055. [PMID: 36864722 DOI: 10.1111/cobi.14055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Internet trade is increasingly recognized as a dispersal pathway of non-native plant species that is difficult to monitor. We sought to identify non-native flora present in the Chinese online market, the largest e-commerce market globally, and to decipher the effect of existing trade regulations, among other variables, on e-trading patterns and to inform policy. We used a comprehensive list of 811 non-native plant species in China present in 1 of the 3 phases of the invasion continuum (i.e., introduced, naturalized, and invasive). The price, propagule types, and quantities of the species offered for sale were retrieved from 9 online stores, including 2 of the largest platforms. Over 30% of the non-native species were offered for sale in the online marketplaces; invasive non-native species dominated the list (45.53%). No significant price difference was observed across the non-native species of the 3 invasion categories. Among the 5 propagule types, a significantly higher number of non-native species were offered for sale as seeds. The regression models and path analyses consistently revealed a direct positive effect of the number of uses and species' minimum residence time and an indirect effect of biogeography on the pattern of trade in non-native plant species when minimal phylogenetic signal was detected. A review of the existing phytosanitary regulations in China revealed their inadequacy in managing e-trading of non-native plant species. To address the problem, we propose integration of a standardized risk assessment framework that considers perceptions of stakeholders and is adaptable based on continuous surveillance of the trade network. If implemented successfully, the measures could provide a template for other countries to strengthen trading regulations for non-native plant species and take proactive management measures.
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- Achyut Kumar Banerjee
- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Ecology, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Ecology, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- School of Ecology, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Wang J, Lu X, Jing Q, Zhang B, Ye J, Zhang H, Xiao Z, Zhang J. Spatiotemporal characterization of heavy metal and antibiotics in the Pearl River Basin and pollutants removal assessment using invasive species-derived biochars. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 454:131409. [PMID: 37104950 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Rivers play essential roles in human civilization, while anthropogenic activities have deteriorated their resilience and functionalities. Combating contamination is one of the priorities for building the river's resilience and providing safe water and habitats for livelihoods, wildlife preservation, and food production. We collected 174 water and sediment samples from the upstream to the estuary of the Pearl River (PR), characterized the heavy metal and antibiotics contamination levels, and analyzed the spatiotemporal distribution by compiling historical datasets extracted from published research papers and governmental documents. We also assessed the feasibility of removing PR water heavy metals and antibiotics using biochars derived from two invasive plants, Bidens pilosa L. and Lantana camara. According to our findings, heavy metals and antibiotics in water and sediment increased towards the downstream region of the Pearl River Delta (PRD). The water and sediment samples obtained from the Dongguan and Shenzhen regions exhibited the most elevated levels of heavy metals, whereas the samples from the Huizhou region demonstrated the highest levels of antibiotics. Compared with previously published PRD sediment heavy metals (1976-2011) and antibiotics contamination data (2006-2017), we found that some heavy metals and all measured antibiotics contents in sediment substantially reduced (80-100%). Cu, Zn, Cr, and As significantly polluted the sediment in PRD. Shenzhen had the highest Index of geo-accumulation (Igeo) for Cu, Zn, and Cr, while Zhaoqing had the highest Igeo for As. The dominant antibiotics were Ciprofloxacin, Doxycycline, Norfloxacin, Ofloxacin, Oxytetracycline, and Tetracycline. Invasive plant-derived biochars showed high antibiotic removal capacity but failed to reduce most PR water heavy metals since these invasive plants are potential heavy metal hyperaccumulators. The spatial distribution of heavy metal and antibiotics concentration/content in water and sediment samples is primarily affected by anthropogenic activities such as industrialization, aquaculture, pharmaceutical, and agricultural practice. Our study provides insights into the extensive freshwater watersheds' decontamination and green policymaking.
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- Jiaxin Wang
- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Science, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hongkong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Circular Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Modern Eco-agriculture and Circular Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, People's Republic of China.
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Li X, Gan T, Zhang J, Shi Z, Liu Z, Xiao Z. High-capacity removal of oxytetracycline hydrochloride from wastewater via Mikania micrantha Kunth-derived biochar modified by Zn/Fe-layered double hydroxide. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 361:127646. [PMID: 35868467 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Antibiotic contamination in water has been an increasing global concern, and how to effectively remove antibiotics (e.g., oxytetracycline [OTC] hydrochloride) from wastewater becomes imperative. In this study, the biochar derived from an invasive plant (Mikania micrantha Kunth) was synthesized with Zn/Fe- layered double hydroxide (LDH) by co-precipitation method (ZnFe-LDH/MBC) to remove OTC from water. ZnFe-LDH/MBC posed the highest OTC removal performance of 426.61 mg/g. ZnFe-LDH/MBC exhibited stability and efficiency in OTC adsorption at different pH levels and under interfering conditions with co-existing ions, as well as outstanding regeneration capabilities during adsorption-desorption cycles. Furthermore, the removal of OTC by ZnFe-LDH/MBC was mediated by several processes including pore filling, hydrogen bonding force, electrostatic interaction, π-π interaction, as well as complexation. Consequently, ZnFe-LDH/MBC has excellent potential for the purification of OTC pollutants that is low-cost, efficient, and environmentally friendly.
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- Xiaoying Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centre of Modern Eco-agriculture and Circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in the Tropics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Jacob Rani BS, Venkatachalam S. A neoteric approach for the complete valorization of Typha angustifolia leaf biomass: A drive towards environmental sustainability. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 318:115579. [PMID: 35763999 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115579] [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: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Exploring new biomass resources and developing a sustainable process for holistic utilization has become crucial due to the high demand for bio-based chemicals as alternatives to petrochemicals. Herein, we describe a novel approach to valorize the Typha angustifolia leaves, underutilized biomass into cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin nanoparticles. The process was framed in a sequence to isolate hemicellulose in the first step due to its highly reactive nature and then separate cellulose and lignin. Among the various natural deep eutectic solvents used in screening experiments, LA/ChCl (2:1) was chosen for hemicellulose solubilization and a dissolution yield of 95.97 ± 1.8% was obtained in 30 min at 240 W microwave power. Then the residual solid was delignified using NaOCl2 at 180 W microwave power and a yield of 97 ± 0.75% was obtained in 15 min. Dissolved hemicellulose and lignin were precipitated using anti-solvents. The proposed approach achieved a recovery yield of 95.5 ± 1.2% cellulose, 91.9 ± 2.6% hemicellulose and 89.5 ± 1.6% lignin. Subsequently, the isolated particles were converted into nanoparticles by intense ultrasonication. Spherical shaped nanocellulose, nanohemicellulose and nanolignin were obtained with an average size of 76 ± 7 nm, 86 ± 9 nm, and 64 ± 5 nm, respectively. The produced nanocellulose had a crystallinity of 77.36% with the thermal stability of 265 °C. Nanohemicellulose and nanolignin were found to be semicrystalline with thermal stability up to 245 °C and 275 °C, respectively. The characterization results of the nanoparticles isolated from Typha angustifolia leaves are indicative of their wide range of biomedical and material science applications. This research could open a window for complete utilization of biomass in biorefinery and sustainable management of an invasive plant Typha angustifolia.
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- Baby Salini Jacob Rani
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, India.
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Li A, Ge W, Liu L, Qiu G. Preparation, adsorption performance and mechanism of MgO-loaded biochar in wastewater treatment: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113341. [PMID: 35460638 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Biochar is a low cost, porous and solid material with an extremely high carbon content, various types of functional groups, a large specific surface area and many other desirable characteristics. Thus, it is often used as an adsorbent or a loading matrix. Nano-magnesium oxide is a crystalline material with small particles and strong ion exchangeability. However, due to the high surface chemical energy, it easily forms agglomerates of particles. Therefore, to combine the advantages of biochar and magnesium, metal magnesium nanoparticles can be loaded onto the surface of biochar with different modification techniques, resulting in biochars with low cost and high adsorption performance to be used as an adsorption matrix (collectively referred to as Mg@BC). This review presents the effects of different Mg@BC preparation methods and synthesis conditions and summarizes the removal capabilities and adsorption mechanisms of Mg@BC for different types of pollutants in water. In addition, the review proposes the prospects for the development of Mg@BC to solve various problems in the future.
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- Anyu Li
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtse River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Health and Green Remediation, Hubei Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, College of Resources and Environment, Interdisciplinary Sciences Institute, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtse River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Health and Green Remediation, Hubei Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, College of Resources and Environment, Interdisciplinary Sciences Institute, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtse River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Health and Green Remediation, Hubei Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, College of Resources and Environment, Interdisciplinary Sciences Institute, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtse River), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Soil Health and Green Remediation, Hubei Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, College of Resources and Environment, Interdisciplinary Sciences Institute, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei Province, China.
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Zhu Y, Wei J, Li J. Decontamination of Cr(VI) from water using sewage sludge-derived biochar: Role of environmentally persistent free radicals. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2022.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Łapczyńska-Kordon B, Ślipek Z, Słomka-Polonis K, Styks J, Hebda T, Francik S. Physicochemical Properties of Biochar Produced from Goldenrod Plants. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:2615. [PMID: 35407947 PMCID: PMC9000654 DOI: 10.3390/ma15072615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Torrefaction is one of the methods of thermal treatment of biomass, which allows obtaining a product of better quality in the form of biochar. The aim of the paper was to analyze the possibility of using goldenrod (Solidago canadensis, Solidago gigantea) for the production of biochar. The torrefaction process involved the vegetative and generative parts as well as the whole plant at temperatures of 250 °C and 275 °C, for 3 h. Next, the physicochemical properties of the raw material and biochar were determined, namely moisture content, ash content, volatile matter content, calorific value, and heat of combustion. The bulk density of raw biomass and biochar was also determined. It was found that after biomass torrefaction, the ash content, calorific value, and heat of combustion increased, while volatile matter content decreased. It has been observed that in both the case of raw biomass and biochar, the plant species and the sampled parts have a significant impact on the ash content, volatile matter content, calorific value, and heat of combustion.
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- Bogusława Łapczyńska-Kordon
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Agrophysics, Faculty of Production Engineering and Energetics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 120, 30-149 Krakow, Poland; (K.S.-P.); (J.S.); (T.H.); (S.F.)
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- Technical Institute, State Higher Vocational School, Staszica 1, 33-300 Nowy Sącz, Poland;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Agrophysics, Faculty of Production Engineering and Energetics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 120, 30-149 Krakow, Poland; (K.S.-P.); (J.S.); (T.H.); (S.F.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Agrophysics, Faculty of Production Engineering and Energetics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 120, 30-149 Krakow, Poland; (K.S.-P.); (J.S.); (T.H.); (S.F.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Agrophysics, Faculty of Production Engineering and Energetics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 120, 30-149 Krakow, Poland; (K.S.-P.); (J.S.); (T.H.); (S.F.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Agrophysics, Faculty of Production Engineering and Energetics, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Balicka 120, 30-149 Krakow, Poland; (K.S.-P.); (J.S.); (T.H.); (S.F.)
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Li C, Huang Q, Zhang H, Wang Q, Xue R, Guo G, Hu J, Li T, Wang J, Hu S. Characterization of Biochars Produced by Co-Pyrolysis of Hami Melon (Cantaloupes) Straw Mixed with Polypropylene and Their Adsorption Properties of Cadmium. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:11413. [PMID: 34769930 PMCID: PMC8583670 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Reuse of waste from Hami melon (cantaloupes) straws (HS) mingled with polypropylene (PP) ropes is necessary and beneficial to mitigate environmental pollution. The objective of this study was to investigate the characteristics and mechanisms of Cd2+ adsorption on biochars produced by co-pyrolysis of HS-PP with various mixing ratios. N2-sorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS), elemental analysis, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravity, and differential thermal gravity (TG/DTG) were applied to evaluate the physicochemical properties of materials. Batch adsorption experiments were carried out for investigating the effects of initial pH, Cd2+ concentration, and adsorption time. It was found that the Langmuir and pseudo-second-order models fitted best for the experimental data, indicating the dominant adsorption of co-pyrolysis biochars is via monolayer adsorption. Biochar derived at 4/1 mixing ratio of HS/PP by weight percentage had the highest adsorption capacity of 108.91 mg·g-1. Based on adsorption isotherm and kinetic analysis in combined with EDS, FTIR, and XRD analysis, it was concluded that the main adsorption mechanism of co-pyrolysis biochar involved the surface adsorption, cation exchange, complexation of Cd2+ with surface functional groups, and chemical precipitation. This study also demonstrates that agricultural wastes to biochar is a sustainable way to circular economy.
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- Changheng Li
- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (C.L.); (Q.W.); (R.X.); (G.G.); (J.H.); (T.L.); (J.W.); (S.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Haikou 570228, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (C.L.); (Q.W.); (R.X.); (G.G.); (J.H.); (T.L.); (J.W.); (S.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Haikou 570228, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China;
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (C.L.); (Q.W.); (R.X.); (G.G.); (J.H.); (T.L.); (J.W.); (S.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Haikou 570228, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (C.L.); (Q.W.); (R.X.); (G.G.); (J.H.); (T.L.); (J.W.); (S.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Haikou 570228, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (C.L.); (Q.W.); (R.X.); (G.G.); (J.H.); (T.L.); (J.W.); (S.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Haikou 570228, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (C.L.); (Q.W.); (R.X.); (G.G.); (J.H.); (T.L.); (J.W.); (S.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Haikou 570228, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (C.L.); (Q.W.); (R.X.); (G.G.); (J.H.); (T.L.); (J.W.); (S.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Haikou 570228, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (C.L.); (Q.W.); (R.X.); (G.G.); (J.H.); (T.L.); (J.W.); (S.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Haikou 570228, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (C.L.); (Q.W.); (R.X.); (G.G.); (J.H.); (T.L.); (J.W.); (S.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Center for Eco-Environmental Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Haikou 570228, China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
- Key Laboratory for Environmental Toxicology of Haikou, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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Cai JF, Liu XS, Sun K, Wang W, Zhang MX, Li HL, Xu HF, Kong WJ, Yu FH. Biochar-amended coastal wetland soil enhances growth of Suaeda salsa and alters rhizosphere soil nutrients and microbial communities. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 788:147707. [PMID: 34023605 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Biochar has the potential to improve soil properties and increase plant productivity. However, due to the different types of soil, plants, and environmental factors, the impact of biochar is likely to vary. We explored the impacts of biochar prepared from an invasive plant Spartina alterniflora on plant performance and soil characteristics in a simulated coastal wetland ecosystem. We investigated the impact of three application ratios (control, 1%, and 5%; weight ratio) of biochar on the germination and growth of a native plant Suaeda salsa, the nutrient content and microbial community characteristics of the rhizosphere soil under three flooding treatments (no flooding, episodic flooding, and continuous flooding). Biochar application had no impact on seed germination of S. salsa, but promoted its seedling growth (biomass, height, root length) and nitrogen content. Biochar application also enhanced soil nutrient content and affected soil microbial community characteristics. Seed germination and seedling growth of S. salsa were sensitive to flooding and were the best under episodic flooding. Notably, flooding inhibited the impact of biochar on S. salsa and rhizosphere soil. In conclusion, biochar can positively affect the growth of S. salsa and improve the quality of rhizosphere soil, especially under no flooding. Our findings highlight the possibility of applying biochar for the restoration of S. salsa in coastal wetlands.
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- Jing-Fang Cai
- The Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection in the Yellow River Basin of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, School of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection in the Yellow River Basin of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, School of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection in the Yellow River Basin of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, School of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection in the Yellow River Basin of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, School of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection in the Yellow River Basin of National Forestry and Grassland Administration, School of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318000, China
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Wang YS, Zhi WR, Jiang H, Zhao YH, Li ZX, Luo SQ, Zhang SQ, Huang PP, Wang LF, Liu B. Unraveling the mechanism of efficient adsorption of riboflavin onto activated biochar derived from algal blooms. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 291:112725. [PMID: 33962290 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Riboflavin is commercially produced primarily by bio-fermentation. Nonetheless, purification and separation are particularly complex and costly. Adsorption from the fermentation liquor is an alternative riboflavin separation technology during which a cost-efficient adsorbent is highly desired. In this study, a low-cost activated algal biomass-derived biochar (AABB) was applied as an adsorbent to efficiently adsorb riboflavin from an aqueous solution. The adsorption capacity of riboflavin on AABB increased with the increase in pyrolysis temperature and initial riboflavin concentration. The adsorption isotherms were well described by the Freundlich and Langmuir models. The AABB displayed excellent adsorption performance and its maximum adsorption capacity was 476.9 mg/g, which was 6.8, 6.8, and 5.2 times higher than that of laboratory-prepared activated rape straw biochar, activated broadbean shell biochar and commercial activated carbon, respectively, which was mainly ascribed to its larger specific surface area and abundant functional groups. The mass transfer model results showed that mass transfer resistance was dependent on both the film mass transfer and porous diffusion. Raman and Fourier transform-infrared spectra confirmed the presence of π-π interactions and hydrogen bonding between riboflavin and the AABB. The adsorption of riboflavin onto AABB was a spontaneous process, which was dominated by van der Waals forces. These results will be beneficial for developing effective riboflavin recovery technologies and simultaneously utilizing waste algal blooms.
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- Yan-Shan Wang
- School of Geographic Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China
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- School of Geographic Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China
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- School of Geographic Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- School of Geographic Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China
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- School of Geographic Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China
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- School of Geographic Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China
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- School of Geographic Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China.
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- School of Geographic Sciences, Nantong University, Nantong, 226007, China.
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