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Qiao J, Zhao Z, Zhou Z, Wu D. Enhanced hydrodechlorination of 4-chlorophenol through carboxymethylcellulose-modified Pd/Fe nanosuspension synthesized by one-step methods. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 356:141857. [PMID: 38570045 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141857] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Palladized iron (Pd/Fe) represents one of the most common modification strategies for nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI). Most studies prepared Pd/Fe by reducing iron salts and depositing Pd species on the surface of pre-synthesized nZVI, which can be called the two-step method. In this study, we proposed a one-step method to obtain Pd/Fe by the concurrent formation of Fe0 and Pd0 and investigated the effects of these two methods on 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) removal, with carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) coated as a surface modifier. Results indicated that the one-step method, not only streamlined the synthesis process, but also Pd/Fe-CMCone-step, synthesized by it, exhibited a higher 4-CP removal rate (97.9%) compared to the two-step method material Pd/Fe-CMCtwo-step (82.4%). Electrochemical analyses revealed that the enhanced activity of Pd/Fe-CMCone-step was attributed to its higher electron transfer efficiency and more available reactive species, active adsorbed hydrogen species (Hads*). Detection of intermediate products demonstrated that, under the influence of Pd/Fe-CMCone-step, the main route of 4-CP was through hydrodechlorination (HDC) to form phenol and H* was the main active specie, supported by EPR tests, quenching experiments and product analysis. Additionally, the effects of initial 4-CP concentration, initial pH, O2 concentration, anions such as Cl-, SO42-, HCO3-, and humic acid (HA) were also investigated. In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that Pd/Fe-CMCone-step, synthesized through the one-step method, is a convenient and efficient nZVI-modifying material suitable for the HDC of chlorinated organic compounds.
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- Juan Qiao
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Key Laboratory of Urban Water Supply, Water Saving and Water Environment Governance in the Yangtze River Delta of Ministry of Water Resources, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Key Laboratory of Urban Water Supply, Water Saving and Water Environment Governance in the Yangtze River Delta of Ministry of Water Resources, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Key Laboratory of Urban Water Supply, Water Saving and Water Environment Governance in the Yangtze River Delta of Ministry of Water Resources, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science & Engineering, Key Laboratory of Urban Water Supply, Water Saving and Water Environment Governance in the Yangtze River Delta of Ministry of Water Resources, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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Gong L, Ying S, Xia C, Pan K, He F. Carboxymethyl cellulose stabilization induced changes in particle characteristics and dechlorination efficiency of sulfidated nanoscale zero-valent iron. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 355:141726. [PMID: 38521105 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141726] [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: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Polymer stabilization, exemplified by carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), has demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing the transport of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI). And, sulfidation is recognized for enhancing the reactivity and selectivity of nZVI in dechlorination processes. The influence of polymer stabilization on sulfidated nZVI (S-nZVI) with various sulfur precursors remains unclear. In this study, CMC-stabilized S-nZVI (CMC-S-nZVI) was synthesized using three distinct sulfur precursors (S2-, S2O42-, and S2O32-) through one-step approach. The antioxidant properties of CMC significantly elevated the concentration of reduced sulfur species (S2-) on CMC-S-nZVIs, marking a 3.1-7.0-fold increase compared to S-nZVIs. The rate of trichloroethylene degradation (km) by CMC-S-nZVIs was observed to be 2.2-9.0 times higher than that achieved by their non-stabilized counterparts. Among the three CMC-S-nZVIs, CMC-S-nZVINa2S exhibited the highest km. Interesting, while the electron efficiency of CMC-S-nZVIs surged by 7.9-12 times relative to nZVI, it experienced a reduction of 7.0-34% when compared with S-nZVIs. This phenomenon is attributed to the increased hydrophilicity of S-nZVI particles due to CMC stabilization, which inadvertently promotes the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). In conclusion, the findings of this study underscores the impact of CMC stabilization on the properties and dechlorination performance of S-nZVI sulfidated using different sulfur precursors, offering guidance for engineering CMC-S-nZVIs with desirable properties for contaminated groundwater remediation.
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- Li Gong
- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China; Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution Control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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Wang K, Wang G, Zhou L, Zeng Y, Zhang Y, Fang Z. Rapid removal of decabromodiphenyl ether by mechanochemically prepared submicron zero-valent iron with FeC 2O 4·2 H 2O layers: Kinetics, mechanisms and pathways. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133309. [PMID: 38185080 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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The utilization of nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) in polybrominated diphenyl ethers remediation has been studied extensively. However, challenges in balancing cost and reactivity have been encountered. A submicron zero-valent iron coated with FeC2O4·2 H2O layers (OX-smZVI) was synthesized via a mechanochemical method, aiming to resolve this contradiction. Characterization via SEM, TEM, and XPS confirmed the structure as FeC2O4·2 H2O coated iron lamellate with a surface area 24-fold higher than ball-milled zero-valent iron (smZVI). XRD highlighted an Fe/C eutectic in OX-smZVI, boosting its electron transfer capacity. Decabromodiphenyl ether degradation by OX-smZVI follows a two-stage process, with initial degradation by FeC2O4·2 H2O and a subsequent phase dominated by electron transfer. OX-smZVI exhibits a 4.52-34.40 times faster BDE209 removal rate than nZVI and scaled-up OX-smZVI displayed superior reactivity with preparation costs only 1/680 of nZVI. Given its enhanced reactivity and cost-efficiency, OX-smZVI emerges as a promising replacement for nZVI.
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- Kuang Wang
- College of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Province Environmental Remediation Industry Technology Innovation Alliance, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Technology Research Center for Ecological Management and Remediation of Water System, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Province Environmental Remediation Industry Technology Innovation Alliance, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Technology Research Center for Ecological Management and Remediation of Water System, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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- College of Environment, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Province Environmental Remediation Industry Technology Innovation Alliance, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Technology Research Center for Ecological Management and Remediation of Water System, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Ding D, Zhao Y, Chen Y, Xu C, Fan X, Tu Y, Zhao D. Recent advances in bimetallic nanoscale zero-valent iron composite for water decontamination: Synthesis, modification and mechanisms. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 353:120187. [PMID: 38310792 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120187] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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The environmental pollution of water is one of the problems that have plagued human society. The bimetallic nanoscale zero-valent iron (BnZVI) technology has increased wide attention owing to its high performance for water treatment and soil remediation. In recent years, the BnZVI technology based on the development of nZVI has been further developed. The material chemistry, synthesis methods, and immobilization or surface stabilization of bimetals are discussed. Further, the data of BnZVI (Fe/Ni, Fe/Cu, Fe/Pd) articles that have been studied more frequently in the last decade are summarized in terms of the types of contaminants and the number of research literatures on the same contaminants. Five contaminants including trichloroethylene (TCE), Decabromodi-phenyl Ether (BDE209), chromium (Cr(VI)), nitrate and 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) were selected for in-depth discussion on their influencing factors and removal or degradation mechanisms. Herein, comprehensive views towards mechanisms of BnZVI applications including adsorption, hydrodehalogenation and reduction are provided. Particularly, some ambiguous concepts about formation of micro progenitor cell, production of hydrogen radicals (H·) and H2 and the electron transfer are highlighted. Besides, in-depth discussion of selectivity for N2 from nitrates and co-precipitation of chromium are emphasized. The difference of BnZVI is also discussed.
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- Dahai Ding
- Key Laboratory of and Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of and Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of and Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of and Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of and Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of and Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of and Functional Molecule Design and Interface Process, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, PR China.
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Huang G, Wang M, Sun X, Liu H, Liu F. Convenient green synthesis of Cu/Fe nanoparticles using pomegranate peel extracts and their performance for tetrabromobisphenol A removal. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:80817-80827. [PMID: 37306878 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28165-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: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this work, pomegranate peel extracts were used as the green reducing agent to synthesize Cu/Fe nanoparticles (P-Cu/Fe nanoparticles) and removed tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) in aqueous solution. P-Cu/Fe nanoparticles were amorphous and irregularly spherical. The surfaces of nanoparticles contained Fe0, Fe3+ oxides (hydroxides), and Cu0. The bioactive molecules from pomegranate peel were extremely important for the synthesis of nanoparticles. P-Cu/Fe nanoparticles had excellent removal performance for TBBPA, and 98.6% of TBBPA (5 mg L-1) was removed within 60 min. The removal reaction of TBBPA by P-Cu/Fe nanoparticles was well-fitted with the pseudo-first-order kinetic model. The Cu loading was critical for TBBPA removal with an optimum value of 1.0 wt%. A weakly acidic condition (pH 5) was more favorable for the removal of TBBPA. The removal efficiency of TBBPA increased with the rise of temperature and decreased with increasing initial TBBPA concentration. The activation energy (Ea) was 54.09 kJ mol-1, indicating that the removal of TBBPA by P-Cu/Fe nanoparticles was mainly surface-controlled. Reductive degradation was the main mechanism of TBBPA removal by P-Cu/Fe nanoparticles. In conclusion, green synthesized P-Cu/Fe nanoparticles using pomegranate peel waste show great potential for the remediation of TBBPA in aqueous solution.
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- Guofu Huang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang, 262700, China.
- Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-Value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang, 262700, China.
- Weifang Key Laboratory of Chemical Wastewater Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Weifang, 262700, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang, 262700, China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-Value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang, 262700, China
- Weifang Key Laboratory of Chemical Wastewater Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Weifang, 262700, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang, 262700, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang, 262700, China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-Value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang, 262700, China
- Weifang Key Laboratory of Chemical Wastewater Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Weifang, 262700, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Environment, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Weifang, 262700, China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center of Green and High-Value Marine Fine Chemical, Weifang, 262700, China
- Weifang Key Laboratory of Chemical Wastewater Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Weifang, 262700, China
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Tan Z, Tan J, Yang Z, Sun W, Guo A, Wang J, Li Y, Lin X. Stable and recyclable FeS-CMC-based peroxydisulfate activation for effective bisphenol A reduction: performance and mechanism. CHEMOSPHERE 2023:139129. [PMID: 37279822 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In this study, a novel material, iron sulfide modified by sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (FeS-CMC), was successfully synthetized for peroxydisulfate (PDS) activation to remove bisphenol A (BPA). Characterization results showed that FeS-CMC had more attachment sites for PDS activation due to its higher specific surface area. A stronger negative potential contributed to preventing nanoparticles from reuniting in the reaction and improving the interparticle electrostatic interactions of the materials. Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR) analysis of FeS-CMC suggested that the coordination of the ligand for combining sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) with FeS was monodentate. A total of 98.4% BPA was decomposed by the FeS-CMC/PDS system after 20 min under optimized conditions (pH = 3.60, [FeS-CMC] = 0.05 g/L and [PDS] = 0.88 mM). The isoelectric point (pHpzc) of FeS-CMC is 5.20, and FeS-CMC contributed to reducing BPA under acidic conditions but showed a negative effect under basic conditions. The presence of HCO3-, NO3- and HA inhibited BPA degradation by FeS-CMC/PDS, while excess Cl- accelerated the reaction. FeS-CMC exhibited excellent performance in oxidation resistance with a final removal degree of 95.0%, while FeS was only 20.0%. Furthermore, FeS-CMC showed excellent reusability and still reached 90.2% after triple reusability experiments. The study confirmed that the homogeneous reaction was the primary part of the system. Surface-bound Fe(II) and S (-II) were found to be the major electron donors during activation, and the reduction of S (-II) contributed to the cycle of Fe(III)/Fe(II). Sulfate radicals (SO4•-), hydroxyl radicals (•OH), superoxide radicals (O2•-) and singlet oxygen (1O2) were produced at the surface of FeS-CMC and accelerated the decomposition of BPA. This study offered a theoretical basis for improving the oxidation resistance and reusability of iron-based materials in the presence of advanced oxidation processes.
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- Zijun Tan
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Joint Institute for Environmental Research & Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Joint Institute for Environmental Research & Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Joint Institute for Environmental Research & Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Joint Institute for Environmental Research & Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Joint Institute for Environmental Research & Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agricultural & Rural Pollution Abatement and Environmental Safety, Guangzhou 510642, PR China; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Joint Institute for Environmental Research & Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China.
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Liang J, Liu H, Zou M, Tao X, Zhou J, Dang Z, Lu G. Degradation efficiency and mechanism of 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47) by thermally activated persulfate system. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 325:138396. [PMID: 36931399 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) as a typical brominated flame retardant (BFR) have attracted worldwide attention due to the high environmental risk and resistance to conventional remediation processes. In this study, thermally activated persulfate (TAP) process was applied to degrade 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47), which is the most toxic and representative PBDEs in e-waste dismantling sites. Impact factors such as PDS dosage, heating temperature, and initial pH were evaluated. Results showed that BDE-47 can be 100% degraded within 180 min under the condition of PDS:BDE-47 = 1000:1, 60 °C, and pH = 7. Quenching experiments combined with EPR analysis further proved the important role of SO4·- in oxidating BDE-47. According to high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) analysis, only one oxidation product of low toxicity was detected during the oxidation process. Theoretical calculations further revealed that the oxidation process mainly involved radical attack at C-Br bond, cleavage of C-Br bond, and fission of ether bond, and HSO4· may also play an important role in BDE-47 degradation in TAP system. In addition, TAP system exhibited universality as all selected PBDE congeners can be degraded, and the degradation rate of PBDEs was greatly affected by the number of substituted Br atoms in a negative trend. Overall, these findings indicate that TAP can be applied as an effective method for removal of PBDEs, and we provide a new insight for the practical application of TAP technology in BDE-47 degradation from experimental and theoretical aspects.
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- Jiahao Liang
- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Guangzhou, 510655, China.
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- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
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- College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China; The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China; The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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Khan AUH, Naidu R, Dharmarajan R, Fang C, Shon H, Dong Z, Liu Y. The interaction mechanisms of co-existing polybrominated diphenyl ethers and engineered nanoparticles in environmental waters: A critical review. J Environ Sci (China) 2023; 124:227-252. [PMID: 36182134 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2021.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This review focuses on the occurrence and interactions of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs) such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in water systems and the generation of highly complex compounds in the environment. The release of ENPs and BFRs (e.g. PBDEs) to aquatic environments during their usage and disposal are summarised together with their key interaction mechanisms. The major interaction mechanisms including electrostatic, van der Waals, hydrophobic, molecular bridging and steric, hydrogen and π-bonding, cation bridging and ligand exchange were identified. The presence of ENPs could influence the fate and behaviour of PBDEs through the interactions as well as induced reactions under certain conditions which increases the formation of complex compounds. The interaction leads to alteration of behaviour for PBDEs and their toxic effects to ecological receptors. The intermingled compound (ENPs-BFRs) would show different behaviour from the parental ENPs or BFRs, which are currently lack of investigation. This review provided insights on the interactions of ENPs and BFRs in artificial, environmental water systems and wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), which are important for a comprehensive risk assessment.
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- Anwar Ul Haq Khan
- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE), ATC Building, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE), ATC Building, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE), ATC Building, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE), ATC Building, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), City Campus, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
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- School of Space and Environment, Beihang University, Beijging 100191, China
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), College of Engineering Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia; Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE), ATC Building, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
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Su J, Jin X, Chen H, Xue F, Li J, Yang Q, Yang Z. Constructing Ni 4/Fe@Fe 3O 4-g-C 3N 4 nanocomposites for highly efficient degradation of carbon tetrachloride from aqueous solution. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 307:136169. [PMID: 36037964 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Catalytic hydrodechlorination is one of the most potential remediation methods for chlorinated organic pollutants. In this study, Ni4/Fe@Fe3O4-g-C3N4 (NFFOCN) nanocomposites were synthesized for carbon tetrachloride (CT) removal and characterized by SEM, XPS and FTIR. The characterization results demonstrated that the special functional groups of g-C3N4, especially NH groups, effectively alleviated the aggregation of nanoparticles. In addition, the C and N groups of g-C3N4 enhanced the catalytic dechlorination of CT by providing binding sites. The experimental results showed that NFFOCN could effectively remove CT over a wide initial pH range of 3-9, and the CT removal efficiency reached 94.7% after 35 min with only 0.15 g/L of NFFOCN at pH 5.5. The Cl-, SO42-, and HCO3- promoted the removal of CT, while HA and NO3- had the opposite effect. Furthermore, good sequential CT removal by NFFOCN nanocomposites was observed, and the CT removal efficiency reached 77.3% after four cycles. Based on the identification of products, a possible degradation pathway of CT was proposed. Moreover, the main mechanisms regarding CT removal included the direct reduction of nZVI (about 40.51%), adsorption (around 34.79%), and hydrodechlorination of CT by Ni0 using H2 (about 19.40%).
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- Junjie Su
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Water Resources & Environmental Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, PR China.
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- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, West Anhui University, Liu An, 237012, PR China.
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- CGN Dasheng Technology Co., Ltd., Suzhou, 215214, PR China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Water Resources & Environmental Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, PR China; Beijing Drainage Equipment Co., Ltd., Beijing 100176, PR China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Water Resources & Environmental Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, PR China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Water Resources & Environmental Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, PR China.
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M University, 126 Hobgood, 2117 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843-2117, USA.
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Xiao H, Wang Y, Peng H, Zhu Y, Fang D, Wu G, Li L, Zeng Z. Highly Efficient Degradation of Tetracycline Hydrochloride in Water by Oxygenation of Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Stabilized FeS Nanofluids. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11447. [PMID: 36141721 PMCID: PMC9565224 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811447] [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: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The transformation of organic pollutants by stabilized nano-FeS in oxic conditions is far less understood than in anoxic states. Herein, carboxymethyl cellulose-stabilized FeS (CMC-FeS) nanofluids are prepared at a CMC-to-FeS mass ratio of 1/2 and their performance of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) degradation under oxic conditions was investigated. Here, we showed that TC could be efficiently removed by oxygenation of CMC-FeS nanofluids at neutral initial pH. We found that CMC-FeS dosages as low as 15 mg/L can achieve the TC removal efficiency as high as 99.1% at an initial TC concentration of 50 mg/L. Oxidative degradation plays a predominated role in TC removal (accounting for 58.0%), adsorption has the second importance (accounting for 37.0%), and reduction has minor impact (accounting for 4.1%) toward TC removal. Electron spin resonance assays, fluorescent detection using coumarin as a probe, and radical scavenging experiments confirm that hydroxy radicals (•OH), both in free and surface-bound forms, contribute to oxidation of TC. Humic acids brought detrimental effects on TC removal and therefore should be biologically degraded in advance. This work offers a facile and cost-effective solution to decontaminate TC in natural and engineered water bodies.
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Kuo CS, Kuo DTF, Chang A, Wang K, Chou PH, Shih YH. Rapid debromination of tetrabromobisphenol A by Cu/Fe bimetallic nanoparticles in water, its mechanisms, and genotoxicity after treatments. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 432:128630. [PMID: 35299103 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128630] [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: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), a widely used brominated flame retardants, has been detected in various environmental matrices and is known to cause various adverse effects on human bodies. This study examined the feasibility and effectiveness of remediating TBBPA using Cu/Fe bimetallic nanoparticles (Cu/Fe BNPs) at various environmental and operational conditions. In general, TBBPA removal rate and debromination efficiency increased with higher Cu doping, higher Cu/Fe BNPs loading, higher temperature, and lower pH. At optimal conditions, TBBPA was completed removed at a rate constant > 0.2 min-1 where over 90% TBBPA was transformed to BPA within 30 min. The activation energy was found to be 35.6 kJ/mol, indicating that TBBPA was predominantly removed via surface-controlled reactions. Under pH 3-7 and ≥ 25 °C, debromination was the dominant removal mechanism compared to adsorption. The complete debromination pathway and the time-evolution of intermediates byproducts at different pHs were also presented. Cu/Fe BNPs can be reused for more than 6 times with performance constancy. Genotoxic tests showed that the treated solution did not find a significant hazardous potential. The byproducts can be further degraded by additional H2O2 through Fenton reaction. These results demonstrated the efficacy of Cu/Fe BNPs for treating TBBPA and its potential for degrading other halogenated organic compounds.
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- Chin-Shun Kuo
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Civil and Architectural Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Kuo Research & Consulting, Toronto, Canada
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- Air Permit Division, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, United States
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Yuan Y, Wei X, Yin H, Zhu M, Luo H, Dang Z. Synergistic removal of Cr(VI) by S-nZVI and organic acids: The enhanced electron selectivity and pH-dependent promotion mechanisms. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 423:127240. [PMID: 34844358 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The effects of organic acids on hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) removal by reduced iron-based materials have been extensively studied. Nevertheless, the promotion mechanism from the perspective of the electron transfer process is still unclear. Herein, sulfidated nanoscale zero-valent iron (S-nZVI) and the selected organic acids, citric acid (containing both -OH and -COOH groups) and oxalic acid (containing only -COOH groups), showed significant synergistic promotion effects in Cr(VI) removal. The FeS and FeS2 on S-nZVI surface could enhance the Cr(VI) reduction as the reductive entity and electron conductor. Furthermore, even though the reactivity of FeS with Cr(VI) is higher than that with FeS2, the Cr(VI) removal efficiency by FeS2 was much higher than that by FeS with organic acids. Under neutral and alkaline conditions (pH 6.0-8.0), organic acids promoted the diffusion, adsorption and complexation of Cr(VI) on S-nZVI surface, thus enhancing the electron selectivity towards Cr(VI). However, when the solution pH changed to acidic conditions (pH 4.0), organic acids facilitated the dissolution of Fe(II) ions from S-nZVI and enhanced the electron utilization towards Cr(VI) via the fast Fe(III) reduction process. This study provided a new insight into the Cr(VI) removal, which was beneficial to understand the application boundaries of S-nZVI for Cr(VI) remediation.
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- Yibo Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education on Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006 Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education on Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006 Guangdong, China; Institute of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education on Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006 Guangdong, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education on Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006 Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education on Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006 Guangdong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education on Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006 Guangdong, China
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Yao B, Luo Z, Zhi D, Hou D, Luo L, Du S, Zhou Y. Current progress in degradation and removal methods of polybrominated diphenyl ethers from water and soil: A review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 403:123674. [PMID: 33264876 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The widespread of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in the environment has caused rising concerns, and it is an urgent endeavor to find a proper way for PBDEs remediation. Various techniques such as adsorption, hydrothermal and thermal treatment, photolysis, photocatalytic degradation, reductive debromination, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and biological degradation have been developed for PBDEs decontamination. A comprehensive review of different PBDEs remediation techniques is urgently needed. This work focused on the environmental source and occurrence of PBDEs, their removal and degradation methods from water and soil, and prospects for PBDEs remediation techniques. According to the up-to-date literature obtained from Web of Science, it could be concluded that (i) photocatalysis and photocatalytic degradation is the most widely reported method for PBDEs remediation, (ii) BDE-47 and BDE-209 are the most investigated PBDE congeners, (iii) considering the recalcitrance nature of PBDEs and more toxic intermediates could be generated because of incomplete degradation, the combination of different techniques is the most potential solution for PBDEs removal, (iv) further researches about the development of novel and effective PBDEs remediation techniques are still needed. This review provides the latest knowledge on PBDEs remediation techniques, as well as future research needs according to the up-to-date literature.
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- Bin Yao
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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Jiang D, Hu X, Jin X, Ma A, Yin D. Oxidized nanoscale zero-valent iron changed the bioaccumulation and distribution of chromium in zebrafish. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 263:128001. [PMID: 32828050 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128001] [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: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Influences of colloidal stabilities of nanoparticles (NPs) on the bioaccumulation of co-existing pollutants remains largely unknown. In this study, two oxidation products of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) with totally varied colloidal stabilities, termed highly oxidized nZVI (HO-nZVI) and lowly oxidized nZVI (LO-nZVI), were exposed to zebrafish with chromium (Cr); this approach was used to investigate the impacts of colloidal stability of oxidized nZVI on the bioaccumulation of Cr in zebrafish. A significant increase in the Cr and NP content in the viscera of fish in the presence of the oxidized nZVI after 20 days of exposure was confirmed, which indicated that Cr was consumed by fish through the uptake of the NPs. Furthermore, a significantly higher level of the HO-nZVI accumulated in the viscera in contrast to LO-nZVI, which suggested that the colloidal stability of NP is a crucial factor when evaluating the accessibility of NPs to zebrafish. Thus, HO-nZVI induced a significantly stronger enhancement of Cr content in fish than LO-nZVI. Our results suggest that oxidized nZVI will act as the carrier of co-existing heavy metals and change the transportation and distribution of heavy metals in zebrafish; moreover, the colloidal stability of NP will have a significant influence on the bioaccumulation of coexisting Cr.
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- Danlie Jiang
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, 4 Jinhua Road, Xi'an, 710021, China; State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, 4 Jinhua Road, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, 4 Jinhua Road, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China; State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, China
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Yu Q, Guo J, Muhammad Y, Li Q, Lu Z, Yun J, Liang Y. Mechanisms of enhanced hexavalent chromium removal from groundwater by sodium carboxymethyl cellulose stabilized zerovalent iron nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 276:111245. [PMID: 32862116 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Chromium (Cr) contamination poses serious threats to the environment and human health. Thus, batch and column experiments were performed to investigate hexavalent chromium [Cr (VI)] removal from solution and porous media using nanoscale zerovalent iron nanoparticles (NZVI) stabilized by sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Batch experiments indicated that the mass ratio of Fe/CMC = 1, the presence of 150-200 mg L-1 CMC and lower ionic strength led to optimum Cr (VI) removal in aqueous solution. Column experiments demonstrated that Cr (VI) removal was enhanced with decreasing solution pH and increasing CMC-NZVI concentration. The presence of CMC can increase Cr (VI) removal by NZVI in both aqueous solution and porous media by complexation precipitation of Cr (VI) compounds and better dispersion of NZVI. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis revealed that an appropriate amount of CMC supported the redox reaction of Cr (VI) and NZVI. The removal of Cr (VI) through columns was 20.8% and 88.5% under no additional CMC and optimized CMC content, respectively. However, Cr (VI) removal decreased to 64.6% under excessive CMC content. The CMC modified NZVI nanoparticles were characterized by XRD, XPS and TEM techniques. These findings imply that CMC can be used as an effective stabilizer on NZVI which can in turn be applied for the efficient removal of Cr (VI) from industrial wastewater and groundwater.
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- Qinghui Yu
- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China; Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, China.
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The Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Bi-/Trimetallic Nanoparticles and Their Nanocomposite Membranes for Envisaged Water Treatment. MEMBRANES 2020; 10:membranes10090232. [PMID: 32937760 PMCID: PMC7559779 DOI: 10.3390/membranes10090232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The impact of worldwide water scarcity, further exacerbated by environmental pollution, necessitates the development of effective water treatment membranes. Herein, we report the synthesis and characterization of nanocomposite membranes containing hyperbranched polyethyleneimine (HPEI) stabilized bi-and trimetallic nanoparticles. These membranes were prepared by blending a pre-grafted Polyethersulfone (PES) powder with the Pd@Fe@HPEI and Pd@FeAg@HPEI nanoparticles followed by phase inversion. The membranes, together with stabilized nanoparticles, were characterized by several analytical techniques, such as attenuated total reflectance–Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), optical contact angle (OCA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). These techniques revealed the elemental composition, zerovalent nature of the nanoparticles, and their small and even size distribution. Surface analysis showed chemical bonding between the polymeric functional groups and the supported nanoparticles. Furthermore, the nanocomposite membranes were found to be hydrophilic. Additionally, the membranes were investigated for swelling (water uptake), porosity, pore size, pure water permeation fluxes, and they indicated a decreased protein adhesion property. As such, the membranes fabricated in this work indicate the required properties for application in water treatment.
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Lan W, Zhang R, Ji T, Sameen DE, Ahmed S, Qin W, Dai J, He L, Liu Y. Improving nisin production by encapsulated Lactococcus lactis with starch/carboxymethyl cellulose edible films. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 251:117062. [PMID: 33142614 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In this study, Lactococcus lactis was embedded in a film of corn starch (NS) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) prepared using a casting method. At a CMC:NS ratio of 5:5, the composite film had the best comprehensive properties. Scanning electron microscopy images clearly showed that L. lactis was effectively embedded. The film with 1.5 % L. lactis showed the best performance and the lowest water vapor transmission rate (5.54 × 10-11 g/m s Pa. In addition, the edible film retained a viable count of 5.64 log CFU/g of L. lactis when stored at 4 °C for 30 days. The composite film with 1.5 % L. lactis showed the highest release of nisin (3.35 mg/mL) and good antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (53.53 %) after 8 days. Therefore, this edible film is a viable alternative antimicrobial strategy for the active packaging of foods containing low moisture content.
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- Wenting Lan
- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, 625014, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China.
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, 625014, China; California Nano Systems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA.
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Tso CP, Kuo DTF, Shih YH. Removal of hexabromocyclododecane by carboxymethyl cellulose stabilized Fe and Ni/Fe bimetallic nanoparticles: The particle stability and reactivity in water. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 250:126155. [PMID: 32105853 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Revised: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Aggregation of nanoparticles (NPs) can hinder the degradative reactivity of particles towards organic pollutants as it reduces available surface area for reaction. This limitation may be circumvented by applying dispersant to improve colloidal stability of nanoparticle suspension. This study examined the removal of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), a recently listed persistent organic pollutant, by carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) stabilized nanoscale zerovalent iron (CMC-NZVI) and bimetallic Ni/Fe nanoparticles (CMC-Ni/Fe) under the influence of suspension chemistry. The mass-normalized removal rate constants of HBCD by CMC-Ni/Fe NPs increased with lower particle aggregation. However, the coating could introduce diffusion resistance as HBCD diffused through the CMC layer to the Fe surface. The activation energy was estimated to be 26.8 kJ mol-1, indicating the overall reaction process was neither surface-limited nor diffusion-controlled. The reactivity of CMC-Ni/Fe NPs toward HBCD was not affected by aqueous initial pH substantially. Common monoanions (Cl-, NO3-, and HCO3-) generally enhanced HBCD adsorption but diminished its debromination. The removal rate did not differ significantly among the studied monoanions over a concentration of 2.5-10 mM except HCO3-. Overall, CMC coating can stabilize Ni/Fe NPs, increase their adsorption of HBCD, provide buffer pH capacity, and overcome common inhibition effects of anions in water. These findings suggested the high potential of using CMC-Ni/Fe NPs for in-situ remediation.
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- Chih-Ping Tso
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 106, Taiwan.
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Sun Y, Gu M, Lyu S, Brusseau ML, Li M, Lyu Y, Xue Y, Qiu Z, Sui Q. Efficient removal of trichloroethene in oxidative environment by anchoring nano FeS on reduced graphene oxide supported nZVI catalyst: The role of FeS on oxidant decomposition and iron leakage. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 392:122328. [PMID: 32092655 PMCID: PMC7654432 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 02/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The performance of trichloroethene (TCE) removal was initially investigated in sodium persulfate (SPS) or potassium monopersulfate triple salt (PMS) oxidative environment by reduced graphene oxide (rGO) supported nZVI (nZVI-rGO) catalyst and further the role of sulphur by anchoring nano FeS on nZVI-rGO (FeS@nZVI-rGO) was evaluated. The high usage of oxidants and stability of FeS@nZVI-rGO catalyst were significantly improved due to the insoluble nature of this innovative catalyst by involvement of nano FeS which limited the rapid iron loss caused by the corrosion of active sites and mitigated rapid oxidants decomposition in FeS@nZVI-rGO/SPS and FeS@nZVI-rGO/PMS systems. The tests for target contaminant removal showed that over 95 % TCE could be removed at 100 mg L-1 FeS@nZVI-rGO and 1.2 mM SPS or 0.3 mM PMS dosages, in which over 85 % TCE could be dechlorinated. The reactive oxygen radicals (ROSs) generation mechanisms and their contribution to TCE removal were investigated through radical scavenge tests in both systems, indicating that both HO and SO4- were the major ROSs rather than O2-. In conclusion, this study revealed the well function and fundamental mechanism of this innovative catalyst by anchoring nano FeS and worth of further demonstration of this technique in TCE contaminated groundwater remediation application.
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- Yong Sun
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China.
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- Soil, Water and Environmental Science Department, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Arizona, 429 Shantz Building, Tucson, AZ 85721, United States
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Process, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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Li H, Huang G, Wang M. Enhanced solubilization and reductive degradation of 2,2',4,4'- tretrabromodiphenyl ether by PAC-Pd/Fe nanoparticles in the presence of surfactant. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:5085-5096. [PMID: 31848954 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06627-4] [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: 07/14/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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2,2',4,4'-Tretrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE47) is known as a typical polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) due to its high environmental abundance, ecological toxicity, and bioaccumulation. In this study, the influences of three typical surfactants (CTAB, SDS, and TX-100) on BDE47 solubilization and degradation by the polyanionic cellulose-stabilized Pd/Fe (PAC-Pd/Fe) nanoparticles were investigated. The results showed that BDE47 solubilities increased linearly when surfactant concentrations were above their critical micelle concentrations (CMCs), and the solubilization capacities of surfactants for BDE47 followed the order of TX-100 > CTAB > SDS. The appropriate dosages of surfactants were favorable for BDE47 degradation due to enhancing solubilization and accelerating mass transfer, while excessive surfactants inhibited BDE47 degradation due to excessive and thicker micelles formed, but still higher than no surfactant. The influences of various factors (PAC-Pd/Fe nanoparticle dosage, solution pH, and temperature) on BDE47 degradation in TX-100 solution were also tested. The results showed that BDE47 degradation followed the pseudo first-order kinetics model. The degradation rates of BDE47 increased as PAC-Pd/Fe nanoparticle dosage and temperature increased. Weak acidic condition (pH 5.5) was favorable for BDE47 degradation with 96.8% BDE47 was removed within 7.5 min, while alkaline condition (9.0) was not conducive to the degradation of BDE47. The degradation of BDE47 by PAC-Pd/Fe nanoparticles was a catalytic reductive debromination process via active H-species attack, wherein the sequential debromination was the dominant reaction. This study suggests that in the presence of moderate surfactant, PAC-Pd/Fe nanoparticles may be potentially employed to eliminate BDE47 in contaminated water.
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- Haijie Li
- School of Environment Science, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University, Nangjing, 211171, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Peninsula Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Brine Utilization, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Shouguang, 262700, Weifang, People's Republic of China.
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- Shandong Peninsula Engineering Research Center of Comprehensive Brine Utilization, Weifang University of Science and Technology, Shouguang, 262700, Weifang, People's Republic of China
- School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, 523808, People's Republic of China
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Chou TH, Ou MH, Wu TY, Chen DY, Shih YH. Temporal and spatial surveys of polybromodiphenyl ethers (PBDEs) contamination of soil near a factory using PBDEs in northern Taiwan. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 236:124117. [PMID: 31323549 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.06.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), previously commonly used as flame retardants, should be monitored in the environment since some are listed as persistent organic pollutants. A contaminated site near a northern Taiwan factory using decabrominated diphenyl ether (deca-BDE) was identified based on a vegetable PBDEs monitoring project in 2013. The subsequent spatial and temporal survey of that contaminated site shows the contamination ingredients in soils were close to ones used by the factory, indicating that contamination was from the factory, possibly through an exhaust vent. The average concentration of deca-BDE in the main contaminated soil was 615 μg/kg d. w. (dry weight) soil in 2015, slightly decreasing to 604 μg/kg d. w. soil in 2016, increasing to 844 μg/kg d. w. soil in 2017, and then slightly decreasing to 670 μg/kg d. w. soil in 2018. The slight change of deca-BDE and the minor change in low brominated congener level indicate a low degradation rate. The contamination of peripheral sites was around 5000 μg/kg d. w. soil for one PBDEs sampling site that was higher than those around or within the main contaminated farm, indicating serious pollution. Concentrations of PBDEs in different soil depths show that depth 2-15 cm accounted for the greatest PBDEs accumulation, indicating that deca-BDE pollution had been present over time and transported into deeper soil. There can be PBDEs uptake by crops consumed by humans, as shown in our previous studies, so continuous monitoring of PBDEs in this site is important and treatments should be established urgently.
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- Tzu-Ho Chou
- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 106, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 106, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 106, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 106, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 106, Taiwan, ROC.
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Yolk-shell Fe/FeS@SiO2 particles with enhanced dispersibility, transportability and degradation of TBBPA. Catal Today 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2018.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Gao JF, Wu ZL, Duan WJ, Zhang WZ. Simultaneous adsorption and degradation of triclosan by Ginkgo biloba L. stabilized Fe/Co bimetallic nanoparticles. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 662:978-989. [PMID: 30795484 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.01.194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Triclosan (TCS), an antimicrobial agent added in many pharmaceutical and personal care products, can cause some environmental problems due to its bioaccumulation, toxicity and potential antibiotic cross-resistance. In this study, Ginkgo biloba L. leaf extract was used as the green stabilizing agent to synthesize Fe/Co bimetallic nanoparticles (G-Fe/Co NPs), which were applied to remove TCS from aqueous solution. G-Fe/Co NPs were characterized by TEM, EDS, SEM, BET, FTIR, XRD and XPS. G. biloba L. leaf extract improved the dispersion and reduced the passivation of NPs. The TCS removal efficiency followed the order of G-Fe/Co NPs > G-Fe NPs > Co NPs > Fe/Co NPs > Fe NPs. G-Fe/Co NPs can be reused at least eight times. The Co leaching under different initial pH values was negligible. The factors affecting the TCS removal were investigated. The results indicated that the removal of TCS followed pseudo-second-order kinetics, and the removal rate constant decreased with increasing the initial pH value and the initial TCS concentration, and decreasing the Co loading of G-Fe/Co NPs and NPs dosage. The mass balance of TCS removal by G-Fe/Co NPs indicated that adsorption was dominant process and TCS degradation was an accumulative process.
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- Jing-Feng Gao
- National Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Municipal Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Technology, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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Grossi JS, Nascimento MA, Oliveira AF, Silva AA, Lopes RP. THE INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT ELECTROLYTES ON SULFENTRAZONE DECHLORINATION BY IRON-NICKEL BIMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-6632.20190361s20170513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Fagundes KRS, Luz RCDS, Fagundes FP, Balaban RDC. Effect of carboxymethylcellulose on colloidal properties of calcite suspensions in drilling fluids. POLIMEROS 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-1428.11817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Jin X, Li Q, Yang Q. The reactivity of Fe/Ni colloid stabilized by carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-Fe/Ni) toward chloroform. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:21049-21057. [PMID: 29767309 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2030-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The use of stabilizers can prevent the reactivity loss of nanoparticles due to aggregation. In this study, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) was selected as the stabilizer to synthesize a highly stable CMC-stabilized Fe/Ni colloid (CMC-Fe/Ni) via pre-aggregation stabilization. The reactivity of CMC-Fe/Ni was evaluated via the reaction of chloroform (CF) degradation. The effect of background solution which composition was affected by the preparation of Fe/Ni (Fe/Ni precursors, NaBH4 dosage) and the addition of solute (common ions, sulfur compounds) on the reactivity of CMC-Fe/Ni was also investigated. Additionally, the dried CMC-Fe/Ni was used for characterization in terms of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The experimental results indicated that CMC stabilization greatly improved the reactivity of Fe/Ni bimetal and CF (10 mg/L) could be completely degraded by CMC-Fe/Ni (0.1 g/L) within 45 min. The use of different Fe/Ni precursors resulting in the variations of background solution seemed to have no obvious influence on the reactivity of CMC-Fe/Ni, whereas the dosage of NaBH4 in background solution showed a negative correlation with the reactivity of CMC-Fe/Ni. Besides, the individual addition of external solutes into background solution all had an adverse effect on the reactivity of CMC-Fe/Ni, of which the poisoning effect of sulfides (Na2S, Na2S2O4) was significant than common ions and sulfite.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xin Jin
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Water Resources & Environmental Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Water Resources & Environmental Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Water Resources & Environmental Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China.
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