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Momin ZH, Lingamdinne LP, Kulkarni R, Pal CA, Choi YL, Chang YY, Koduru JR. Exploring recyclable alginate-enhanced GCN-LDO sponge for U(VI) and Cd(II) removal: Insights from batch and column studies. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:134015. [PMID: 38518691 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Developing effective water treatment materials, particularly through proven adsorption methods, is crucial for removing heavy metal contaminants. This study synthesizes a cost-effective three-dimensional material encapsulating graphitic carbon nitride-layered double oxide (GCN-LDO) in sodium alginate (SA) through the freeze-drying method. The material is applied to remove uranium (U(VI)) and cadmium (Cd(II)) in real water systems. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analyses conclusively verified the elemental composition and successful encapsulation of GCN-LDO within the SA matrix. Removal effectiveness was tested under various conditions, including adsorbent dose, ionic strength, contact time, temperature, different initial pollutant concentrations, and the impact of co-existing ions. The adsorption of U(VI) and Cd(II) conformed to the pseudo-second-order (PSO) kinetic model, signifying a chemical interaction between the sodium alginate-graphitic carbon nitride-layered double oxide (SA-GCN-LDO) sponge and the metal ions. The Langmuir isotherm indicated monolayer, homogeneous adsorption for U(VI) and Cd(II) with capacities of 158.25 and 165.00 mg/g. SA-GCN-LDO recyclability was found in up to seven adsorption cycles with a removal efficacy of 70%. The temperature effect study depicts the exothermic nature of the U(VI) and Cd(II) ion removal process. Various mechanisms involved in U(VI) and Cd(II) removal were proposed. Further, continuous fixed bed column studies were performed, and Thomas and the Yoon-Nelson model were studied. These insights from this investigation contribute to advancing our knowledge of the material's performance within the context of U(VI) and Cd(II) adsorption, paving the way for optimized and sustainable water treatment solutions.
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- Zahid Husain Momin
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea.
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Ahmed AM, Saad I, Rafea MA, Abukhadra MR. Synergetic and advanced isotherm investigation for the enhancement influence of zeolitization and β-cyclodextrin hybridization on the retention efficiency of U(vi) ions by diatomite. RSC Adv 2024; 14:8752-8768. [PMID: 38495997 PMCID: PMC10938553 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08709c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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In synergetic investigations, the adsorption effectiveness of diatomite-based zeolitic structure (ZD) as well as its β-cyclodextrin (CD) hybrids (CD/ZD) towards uranium ions (U(vi)) was evaluated to examine the influence of the transformation procedures. The retention behaviors and mechanistic processes have been demonstrated through analyzing the steric and energetic factors employing the modern equilibrium approach (a monolayer model with a single energy level). After the saturation phase, the uptake characteristics of U(vi) were dramatically improved to 297.5 mg g-1 after the CD blending procedure versus ZD (262.3 mg g-1) or 127.8 mg g-1. The steric analysis indicated a notable increase in binding site levels after the zeolitization steps (Nm = 85.7 mg g-1) as well as CD implementation (Nm = 91.2 mg g-1). This finding clarifies the reported improvement in the ability of CD/ZD to effectively retain the U(vi) ions. Furthermore, every single active site of the CD/ZD material has the capacity to adsorb around four ions, which are aligned according to a vertical pattern. The energetic aspects, specifically Gaussian energy (<8 kJ mol-1) along with retention energy (<40 kJ mol-1), validate the regulated influences of the physical mechanistic processes. The physical adsorption of U(vi) seems to depend on various intermolecular forces, such as van der Waals forces, in conjunction with zeolitic ion exchanging pathways (0.6-25 kJ mol-1). The thermodynamic assets have been evaluated to confirm the exothermic together with spontaneous adsorption U(vi) by ZD and its blend with CD (CD/ZD).
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- Ashour M Ahmed
- Physics Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) Riyadh 11623 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University Beni-Suef 65211 Egypt
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- Physics Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) Riyadh 11623 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University Beni Suef City Egypt
- Materials Technologies and Their Applications Lab, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University Beni Suef City Egypt
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Alwael H, Alsulami AN, Abduljabbar TN, Oubaha M, El-Shahawi MS. Innovative Sol-gel functionalized polyurethane foam for sustainable water purification and analytical advances. Front Chem 2024; 12:1324426. [PMID: 38389725 PMCID: PMC10881768 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1324426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Nanomaterial combined polymeric membranes such as polyurethane foams (PUFs) have garnered enormous attention in the field of water purification due to their ease of management and surface modification, cost-effectiveness, and mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties. Thus, this study reports the use of novel Sol-gel impregnated polyurethane foams (Sol-gel/PUFs) as new dispersive solid phase microextractors (d- µ SPME) for the efficient separation and subsequent spectrophotometric detection of Eosin Y (EY) textile dye in an aqueous solution with a pH of 3-3.8. The Sol gel, PUFs, and Sol gel-impregnated PUFs were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), goniometry measurements, dynamic light scattering (DLS), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), UV-Visible, and FTIR spectra. Batch experiment results displayed a remarkable removal percentage (96% ± 5.4%) of the EY from the aqueous solution, with the total sorption time not exceeding 60 min. These data indicate rate-limited sorption via diffusion and/or surface complex ion associate formations after the rapid initial sorption steps. A pseudo-second order kinetic model thoroughly explained the sorption kinetics, providing a sorption capacity (qe) of 37.64 mg g-1, a half-life time (t1/2) of 0.8 ± 0.01 min, and intrinsic penetration control dye retention. The thermodynamic results revealed a negative value for ΔG⁰ (-78.07 kJ mol-1 at 293 K), clearly signifying that the dye uptake was spontaneous, as well as a negative value for ΔH⁰ (-69.58 kJ mol-1) and a positive value for ΔS⁰ (147.65 J mol-1 K-1), making clear the exothermic nature of EY adsorption onto the sorbent, with a growth in randomness at the molecular level. A ternary retention mechanism is proposed, involving the "weak base anion exchanger" of {(-CH2-OH+ -CH2-) (Dye anion)-}Sol-gel/PUF and/or {(-NH2 + -COO-) (Dye anion)-}Sol-gel/PUF via solvent extraction and "surface adsorption" of the dye anion on/in the Sol-gel/PUFs membranes in addition to H-bonding, including surface complexation and electrostatic π-π interaction, between the dye and the silicon/zirconium oxide (Si-O-Zr) and siloxane (Si-O-Si) groups on the sorbent. Complete extraction and recovery (93.65 ± 0.2, -102.28 ± 2.01) of EY dye with NaOH (0.5 M) as a proper eluting agent was achieved using a sorbent-packed mini column. In addition, the established extractor displayed excellent reusability and does not require organic solvents for EY enrichment in water samples, making it a talented nominee as a novel sorbent for EY sorption from wastewater. This study is of great consequence for expanding the applicatio1n of Sol-gel/PUFs in developing innovative spectrophotometric sensing strategies for dye determination. In view of this, it would also be remarkable to perform future studies to explore the analytical implications of this extractor regarding safety and environmental and public health issues associated to the pollutant.
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- H Alwael
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Research in Engineering Surface Technologies (CREST), FOCAS Institute, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Momin ZH, Lingamdinne LP, Kulkarni R, Pal CAK, Choi YL, Koduru JR, Chang YY. Improving U(VI) retention efficiency and cycling stability of GCN-supported calcined-LDH composite: Mechanism insight and real water system applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 346:140551. [PMID: 38303398 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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The synthesis and characterization of graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) and its composites with calcined layered double hydroxide (CLDH) were examined in this investigation. The goal was to assess these composites' maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) for U(VI) ions in wastewater. Several different characterization methodologies were utilized to examine the fabricated substances. These methods encompass X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The GCN-CLDH composite displayed enhanced adsorption ability towards U(VI) ions due to its high surface functionality. Langmuir adsorption isotherm analysis showed that more than 99% of U(VI) ions were adsorbed, with a qmax of 196.69 mg/g. The kinetics data exhibited a good fit for a pseudo-second-order (PSO) model. Adsorption mechanisms involving precipitation and surface complexation via Lewis's acid-base interactions were proposed. The application of the GCN-CLDH composite in groundwater demonstrated adsorption below the maximum permissible limit established by USEPA, indicating improved cycling stability. These observations underscore the capacity of the GCN-CLDH composite's proficiency in adsorbing U(VI) aqueous solutions containing radioactive metals.
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- Zahid Husain Momin
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 139-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 139-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 139-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 139-701, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 139-701, Republic of Korea.
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Yuan Y, Xia H, Guo W, Huang B, Chen Y, Qiu M, Wang Y, Hu B. The modified biochar from wheat straw by the combined composites of MnFe 2O 4 nanoparticles and chitosan Schiff base for enhanced removal of U(VI) ions from aqueous solutions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:126045-126056. [PMID: 38008835 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30961-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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In the last few decades, U(VI) is a significant environmental threat. The innovative and environmentally friendly adsorbent materials for U(VI) removal were urgent. Preparation of the modified biochar from wheat straw by combined composites of MnFe2O4 nanoparticles and chitosan Schiff base (MnFe2O4@CsSB/BC) was characterized, and adsorption experiments were carried out to investigate the performance and interfacial mechanism of U(VI) removal. The results showed that MnFe2O4@CsSB/BC exhibited high adsorption capacity of U(VI) compared with BC. The adsorption process of U(VI) removal by MnFe2O4@CsSB/BC could be ascribed as pseudo-second-order model and Langmuir model. The maximum adsorption capacity of U(VI) removal by MnFe2O4@CsSB/BC reached 19.57 mg/g at pH4.0, 30 mg/L of U(VI), and 25 °C. The possible mechanism was a chemical adsorption process, and it mainly contained electrostatic attraction and surface complexation. Additionally, it also was an economic and environmental friendly adsorbent.
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- Youdi Yuan
- School of Life and Environmental Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life and Environmental Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life and Environmental Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life and Environmental Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life and Environmental Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life and Environmental Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, People's Republic of China.
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- Zhejiang Kunhe Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Shaoxing, 312000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Life and Environmental Science, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, People's Republic of China
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Liu X, Gao F, Jin T, Ma K, Shi H, Wang M, Gao Y, Xue W, Zhao J, Xiao S, Ouyang Y, Ye G. Efficient and selective capture of thorium ions by a covalent organic framework. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5097. [PMID: 37607947 PMCID: PMC10444833 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-40704-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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The selective separation of thorium from rare earth elements and uranium is a critical part of the development and application of thorium nuclear energy in the future. To better understand the role of different N sites on the selective capture of Th(IV), we design an ionic COF named Py-TFImI-25 COF and its deionization analog named Py-TFIm-25 COF, both of which exhibit record-high separation factors ranging from 102 to 105. Py-TFIm-25 COF exhibits a significantly higher Th(IV) uptake capacity and adsorption rate than Py-TFImI-25 COF, which also outperforms the majority of previously reported adsorbents. The selective capture of Py-TFImI-25 COF and Py-TFIm-25 COF on thorium is via Th-N coordination interaction. The prioritization of Th(IV) binding at different N sites and the mechanism of selective coordination are then investigated. This work provides an in-depth insight into the relationship between structure and performance, which can provide positive feedback on the design of novel adsorbents for this field.
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- Xiaojuan Liu
- Department of Radiochemistry, China Institute of Atomic Energy, 102413, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiochemistry, China Institute of Atomic Energy, 102413, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiochemistry, China Institute of Atomic Energy, 102413, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiochemistry, China Institute of Atomic Energy, 102413, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiochemistry, China Institute of Atomic Energy, 102413, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Advanced Materials in Tropical Island Resources, Hainan University, 570228, Haikou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Advanced Materials in Tropical Island Resources, Hainan University, 570228, Haikou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, Tiangong University, 300387, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Radiochemistry, China Institute of Atomic Energy, 102413, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Radiochemistry, China Institute of Atomic Energy, 102413, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Radiochemistry, China Institute of Atomic Energy, 102413, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Radiochemistry, China Institute of Atomic Energy, 102413, Beijing, China.
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Adeola AO, Iwuozor KO, Akpomie KG, Adegoke KA, Oyedotun KO, Ighalo JO, Amaku JF, Olisah C, Conradie J. Advances in the management of radioactive wastes and radionuclide contamination in environmental compartments: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2023; 45:2663-2689. [PMID: 36097208 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-022-01378-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Several anthropogenic activities produce radioactive materials into the environment. According to reports, exposure to high concentrations of radioactive elements such as potassium (40K), uranium (238U and 235U), and thorium (232Th) poses serious health concerns. The scarcity of reviews addressing the occurrence/sources, distribution, and remedial solutions of radioactive contamination in the ecosystems has fueled data collection for this bibliometric survey. In rivers and potable water, reports show that several parts of Europe and Asia have recorded radionuclide concentrations much higher than the permissible level of 1 Bq/L. According to various investigations, activity concentrations of gamma-emitting radioactive elements discovered in soils are higher than the global average crustal values, especially around mining activities. Adsorption technique is the most prevalent remedial method for decontaminating radiochemically polluted sites. However, there is a need to investigate integrated approaches/combination techniques. Although complete radionuclide decontamination utilizing the various technologies is feasible, future research should focus on cost-effectiveness, waste minimization, sustainability, and rapid radionuclide decontamination. Radioactive materials can be harnessed as fuel for nuclear power generation to meet worldwide energy demand. However, proper infrastructure must be put in place to prevent catastrophic disasters.
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- A O Adeola
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa.
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- Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
- Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Applied Materials, SARChI Chair in Carbon Technology and Materials, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria
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- Department of Botany, Institute for Coastal and Marine Research (CMR), Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
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Ahmed W, Mehmood S, Mahmood M, Ali S, Shakoor A, Núñez-Delgado A, Asghar RMA, Zhao H, Liu W, Li W. Adsorption of Pb(II) from wastewater using a red mud modified rice-straw biochar: Influencing factors and reusability. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 326:121405. [PMID: 36893974 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Efficient environmental remediation of toxic chemicals using effective sorbents has received considerable attention recently. For the present study, the synthesis of a red mud/biochar (RM/BC) composite was performed from rice straw with the aim of achieving Pb(II) removal from wastewater. Characterization was performed by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Zeta potential analysis, elemental mapping, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Results showed that RM/BC had higher specific surface area (SBET = 75.37 m2 g-1) than raw biochar (SBET = 35.38 m2 g-1). The Pb(II) removal capacity (qe) of RM/BC was 426.84 mg g-1 at pH 5.0, and the adsorption data well fitted pseudo second order kinetics (R2 = 0.93 and R2 = 0.98), as well as the Langmuir isotherm model (R2 = 0.97 and R2 = 0.98) for both BC and RM/BC. Pb(II) removal was slightly hindered with the increasing strength of co-existing cations (Na+, Cu2+, Fe3+, Ni2+, Cd2+). The increase in temperatures (298 K, 308 K, 318 K) favored Pb(II) removal by RM/BC. Thermodynamic study indicated that Pb(II) adsorption onto BC and RM/BC was spontaneous and primarily governed by chemisorption and surface complexation. A regeneration study revealed the high reusability (>90%) and acceptable stability of RM/BC even after five successive cycles. These findings indicate that RM/BC evidenced special combined characteristics of red mud and biochar, hence its use for Pb removal from wastewater offers a green and environmentally sustainable approach fitting the "waste treating waste" concept.
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- Waqas Ahmed
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Centerfor Eco-Environment Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Centerfor Eco-Environment Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Centerfor Eco-Environment Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Improving Quality of Arable Land, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Teagasc, Environment, Soils and Land Use Department, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, Y35 Y521, Ireland
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- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Engineering Polytechnic School, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 27002 Lugo, Spain
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Centerfor Eco-Environment Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Centerfor Eco-Environment Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Forestry Environmental Processes and Ecological Regulation of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China; Centerfor Eco-Environment Restoration Engineering of Hainan Province, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China.
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Investigations of applicability of sulfonated-GMA-g-non-woven PE adsorbent for the efficient removal of uranium from aqueous solutions. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-023-08802-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Lingamdinne LP, Lebaka VR, Koduru JR, Chang YY. Insights into manganese ferrite anchored graphene oxide to remove Cd(II) and U(VI) via batch and semi-batch columns and its potential antibacterial applications. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 310:136888. [PMID: 36265706 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The bioaccumulation, non-biodegradability, and high toxicity of Cd(II) and U(VI) in water is a serious concerns. Manganese ferrite/graphene oxide (GMF) nanocomposites were synthesized, characterized, and used to efficiently remove Cd(II) and U(VI) from an aqueous solution in this study. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) analyses, respectively, confirmed the formation of GMF and the adsorptive removal mechanism. The XRD results revealed an amorphous structure when MnFe2O4 was loaded onto the GO surface. XPS results suggest that C = C, C-OorOH, and metal oxides are responsible for the removal of Cd(II) and U(VI) via electrostatic and chemical interaction. According to the Brunauer Emmett and Teller (BET), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) characterization analysis, GMF has a high surface area (117.78 m2/g) and a spherical shape with even distribution. The kinetics data were successfully reproduced by a pseudo-second-order non-linear model indicating the complexity of the sorption mechanism was rate-limiting. The maximum Langmuir uptake ability of GMF for Cd(II) and U(VI) was calculated to be 232.56 mg/g and 201.65 mg/g, respectively. Using external magnetic power, the prepared GMF can easily separate from the aqueous solution and can keep both metal ions under Environmental protection agency standards in water for up to six cycles of re-use of GMF. Finally, the GMF nanocomposite demonstrated significant promise as an adsorbent for removing Cd(II) and U(VI) from actual contaminated water samples. The antibacterial test was expanded to include gram-negative E. coli and gram-positive S. aureus to better understand GMF's bacterial inhibition efficacy.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea.
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Ahmed HEH, Ozalp O, Soylak M. Magnetic Solid Phase Extraction of Lead(II) From Food and Water Samples on Magnetic MWCNTs/MgAl2O4/TiO2. J Food Compost Anal 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2023.105163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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He J, Wen X, Wu L, Chen H, Hu J, Hou X. Dielectric barrier discharge plasma for nanomaterials: Fabrication, modification and analytical applications. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Zhao P, Huang Z, Wang P, Wang A. Comparative study on high-efficiency Pb(II) removal from aqueous solutions using coal and rice husk based Humic acids. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Novikau R, Lujanienė G, Pakštas V, Talaikis M, Mažeika K, Drabavičius A, Naujokaitis A, Šemčuk S. Adsorption of caesium and cobalt ions on the muscovite mica clay-graphene oxide-γ-Fe 2O 3-Fe 3O 4 composite. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:74933-74950. [PMID: 35648351 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21078-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The muscovite mica clay-graphene oxide-maghemite-magnetite (γ-Fe2O3-Fe3O4) composite was first used for the adsorption of caesium(I) and cobalt(II). The presence of clay minerals, graphene oxide, maghemite, and magnetite was detected in the prepared composite by XRD, WD-XRF, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and ATR-FTIR. The SEM and TEM results show that the composite has a layered structure with irregularly shaped pores on the surface. It was found that the adsorption of ions depends on the initial concentration, pH (except for caesium), mass of adsorbent, temperature, and contact time. The maximum adsorption capacity for Cs(I) and Co(II) was 2286 mg/g and 652 mg/g, respectively, and was obtained at concentrations (Cs(I) = 12,630 mg/L; Co(II) = 3200 mg/L), adsorbent mass of 0.01 g, pH (Cs(I) = 7; Co(II) = 5), temperature of 20 ± 1 °C, and contact time of 24 h. The high adsorption capacity of the composite could be due to a diversity of functional groups, a large number of active sites or the multilayer adsorption of caesium and cobalt ions on the surface of the composite. The Freundlich, Langmuir isotherms, and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model better describe the adsorption of these ions on the composite. The adsorption was non-spontaneous endothermic for Cs(I) and spontaneous endothermic for Co(II). The proposed mechanism of adsorption of Cs and Co ions on the composite is complex and involves electrostatic interactions and ion exchange. The ANFIS model proved to be quite effective in predicting the adsorption of Cs(I) and Co(II), as shown by the obtained values of R2, MSE, SSE, and ARE.
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- Raman Novikau
- Department of Environmental Research, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Savanoriu Ave. 231, 02300, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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- Department of Environmental Research, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Savanoriu Ave. 231, 02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Characterisation of Materials Structure, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Saulėtekio al. 3, 10257, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Saulėtekio al. 3, 10257, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Nuclear Research, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Savanoriu Ave. 231, 02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Characterisation of Materials Structure, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Saulėtekio al. 3, 10257, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Characterisation of Materials Structure, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Saulėtekio al. 3, 10257, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Environmental Research, State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Savanoriu Ave. 231, 02300, Vilnius, Lithuania
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Efficient separation of uranium in solution by ZnFe2O4 doped with TiO2: Adsorption behaviors and mechanism study. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2022.103725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Aly MI, Hassan MR, Ghobashy MM, Masry BA. Removal of barium (II), cobalt (II), and strontium (II) from aqueous solution using chemically modified poly (acrylonitrile‐butadiene‐styrene) pellets. PARTICULATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/02726351.2021.1992060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- M. I. Aly
- Hot Laboratories and Waste Management Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Nuclear Research Center; Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Radiation Research of Polymers Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Hot Laboratories and Waste Management Center, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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Recent Advances and Future Perspectives of Polymer-Based Magnetic Nanomaterials for Detection and Removal of Radionuclides: A review. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Sousa ÉML, Otero M, Rocha LS, Gil MV, Ferreira P, Esteves VI, Calisto V. Multivariable optimization of activated carbon production from microwave pyrolysis of brewery wastes - Application in the removal of antibiotics from water. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 431:128556. [PMID: 35255334 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This study aimed at optimizing the one-step chemical activation and microwave pyrolysis of an agro-industrial waste to obtain a microporous activated carbon (AC) with superior textural and adsorptive properties by a fast, low-reagent and low-energy process. Spent brewery grains were used as precursor, and the antibiotics sulfamethoxazole (SMX), trimethoprim (TMP) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) were considered as target adsorbates. A fractional factorial design was applied to evaluate the effect of the main factors affecting the preparation of AC (activating agent, activating agent:precursor ratio, pyrolysis temperature and residence time) on relevant responses. Under optimized conditions (K2CO3 activation, pyrolysis at 800 °C during 20 min and a K2CO3:precursor ratio of 1:2), a microporous AC with specific surface area of 1405 m2 g-1 and large adsorption of target antibiotics (82-94%) was obtained and selected for further studies. Equilibrium times up to 60 min and maximum Langmuir adsorption capacities of 859 µmol g-1 (SMX), 790 µmol g-1 (TMP) and 621 µmol g-1 (CIP) were obtained. The excellent textural and adsorptive properties of the selected material were achieved with a very fast pyrolysis and low load of activating agent, highlighting the importance of optimization studies to decrease the environmental and economic impact of waste-based AC.
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- Érika M L Sousa
- Department of Chemistry and CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Environment and Planning and CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; Department of Applied Chemistry and Physics, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, 24071 León, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Francisco Pintado Fe 26, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering and CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry and CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Makofane A, Maake PJ, Mathipa MM, Matinise N, Cummings FR, Motaung DE, Hintsho-Mbita NC. Green synthesis of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles for the degradation of Methylene Blue, sulfisoxazole and bacterial strains. INORG CHEM COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2022.109348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Hollow Fe3O4 nanospheres covered by phosphate-modified layered double hydroxides for the removal of uranium (VI) from water and soil. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Narayana PL, Lingamdinne LP, Karri RR, Devanesan S, AlSalhi MS, Reddy NS, Chang YY, Koduru JR. Predictive capability evaluation and optimization of Pb(II) removal by reduced graphene oxide-based inverse spinel nickel ferrite nanocomposite. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 204:112029. [PMID: 34509486 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.112029] [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: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Pb(II) is a heavy metal that is a prominent contaminant in water contamination. Among the different pollution removal strategies, adsorption was determined to be the most effective. The adsorbent and its type determine the adsorption process's efficiency. As part of this effort, a magnetic reduced graphene oxide-based inverse spinel nickel ferrite (rGNF) nanocomposite for Pb(II) removal is synthesized, and the optimal values of the independent process variables (like initial concentration, pH, residence time, temperature, and adsorbent dosage) to achieve maximum removal efficiency are investigated using conventional response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural networks (ANN). The results indicate that the initial concentration, adsorbent dose, residence time, pH, and process temperature are set to 15 mg/L, 0.55 g/L, 100 min, 5, and 30 °C, respectively, the maximum removal efficiency (99.8%) can be obtained. Using the interactive effects of process variables findings, the adsorption surface mechanism was examined in relation to process factors. A data-driven quadratic equation is derived based on the ANOVA, and its predictions are compared with ANN predictions to evaluate the predictive capabilities of both approaches. The R2 values of RSM and ANN predictions are 0.979 and 0.991 respectively and confirm the superiority of the ANN approach.
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- P L Narayana
- Virtual Materials Lab, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Institute, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, South Korea
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, BE 1410, Brunei Darussalam.
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Virtual Materials Lab, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Institute, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, South Korea.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea.
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Wang L, Fang F, Liu J, Beiyuan J, Cao J, Liu S, Ouyang Q, Huang Y, Wang J, Liu Y, Song G, Chen D. U(VI) adsorption by green and facilely modified Ficus microcarpa aerial roots: Behavior and mechanism investigation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 810:151166. [PMID: 34699818 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Uranium (U)-containing wastewater poses serious pressure to human health and environmental safety. The treatment of U-bearing wastewater using green and facilely fabricated materials is considered a promising alternative. Herein, the raw and modified aerial roots of Ficus microcarpa (RARF and MARF, respectively) were prepared and applied to the treatment of synthesized U-containing wastewater. The results showed that the adsorption process was spontaneous and chemically controlled, which was in good accordance with the pseudo-second-order kinetic and the Redlich-Peterson isotherm adsorption model. The adsorption mechanisms were proposed to be the complexation between U(VI) and oxygen/phosphorus-containing functional groups on MARF.
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- Lulu Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Lingamdinne LP, Choi JS, Angaru GKR, Karri RR, Yang JK, Chang YY, Koduru JR. Magnetic-watermelon rinds biochar for uranium-contaminated water treatment using an electromagnetic semi-batch column with removal mechanistic investigations. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131776. [PMID: 34371355 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biosorption using modified biochar has been increasingly adopted for the sustainable removal of uranium-contaminated from an aqueous solution. In this research study, the facile preparation and surface characteristics of magnetized biochar derived from waste watermelon rind to treat U(VI) contaminated water were investigated. The porosity, specific surface area, adsorption capacity, reusability, and stability were effectively improved after the magnetization of biochar. The kinetics and isotherm studies found that the U(VI) adsorption was rate-limiting monolayer sorption on the homogeneous surface of magnetized watermelon rind biochar (MWBC). The maximum adsorption capacity was found to be 323.56 mg of U(VI) per g of MWBC at pH 4.0 and 293 K that was higher than that of watermelon rind biochar (WBC) (135.86 mg g-1) and other sourced biochars. The surface interaction mechanism, environmental feasibility, applicability for real-filed water treatment studied in the electromagnetic semi-batch column, and reusability of MWBC were also explored. Furthermore, salient raised the ion exchange and complexation action capacity of MWBC due to the presence of Fe oxide. The overall results indicated that MWBC was not only inexpensive and had a high removal capacity for U(VI), but it also easily enabled phase separation from an aqueous solution, with more than three times reusability at a minimum removal capacity of 99%.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, 1410, Darussalam, Brunei
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea.
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Dai L, Han T, Ma G, Tian X, Meng K, Lei Z, Ren J. Effective removal of Cd(Ⅱ) by sludge biochar supported nanoscale zero-valent iron from aqueous solution: Characterization, adsorption properties and mechanism. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj01735k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) has a high chemical reactivity for heavy metals, but nZVI forms aggregate easily. In this study, a synthesis of sludge biochar supported nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI@SBC) by...
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El-Magied MOA, Fatah AILAE, Mashaal H, Tawfique A, Alhindawy IG, Manaa ESA, Elshehy EA. Fabrication of Worm-Like Mesoporous Silica Monoliths as an Efficient Sorbent for Thorium Ions from Nitrate Media. RADIOCHEMISTRY 2022; 64:62-73. [DOI: 10.1134/s1066362222010106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Verma S, Kim KH. Graphene-based materials for the adsorptive removal of uranium in aqueous solutions. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2022; 158:106944. [PMID: 34689036 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Ground water contamination by radioactive elements has become a critical issue that can pose significant threats to human health. Adsorption is the most promising approach for the removal of radioactive elements owing to its simplicity, effectiveness, and easy operation. Among the plethora of functional adsorbents, graphene oxide and its derivatives are recognized for their excellent potential as adsorbent with the unique 2D structure, high surface area, and intercalated functional groups. To learn more about their practical applicability, the procedures involved in their preparation and functionalization are described with the microscopic removal mechanism by GO functionalities across varying solution pH. The performance of these adsorbents is assessed further in terms of the basic performance metrics such as partition coefficient. Overall, this article is expected to provide valuable insights into the current status of graphene-based adsorbents developed for uranium removal with a guidance for the future directions in this research field.
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- Swati Verma
- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Korea
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul 04763, Korea.
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Lingamdinne LP, Koduru JR, Chang YY, Naushad M, Yang JK. Polyvinyl Alcohol Polymer Functionalized Graphene Oxide Decorated with Gadolinium Oxide for Sequestration of Radionuclides from Aqueous Medium: Characterization, Mechanism, and Environmental Feasibility Studies. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3835. [PMID: 34771391 PMCID: PMC8587516 DOI: 10.3390/polym13213835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Uranium (U(VI)) and thorium (Th(IV)) ions produced by the nuclear and mining industries cause water pollution, thereby harming the environment and human health. In this study, gadolinium oxide-decorated polyvinyl alcohol-graphene oxide composite (PGO-Gd) was developed using a simple hydrothermal process to treat U(VI) and Th(IV) ions in water. The developed material was structurally characterized by highly advanced spectroscopy and microscopy techniques. The effects of pH, equilibration time and temperature on both radionuclides (U(VI) and Th(IV)) adsorption by PGO-Gd were examined. The PGO-Gd composite adsorbed both metal ions satisfactorily, with adsorption capacities of 427.50 and 455.0 mg g-1 at pH 4.0, respectively. The adsorption properties of both metal ions were found to be compatible with the Langmuir and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. Additionally, based on the thermodynamic characteristics, the adsorption was endothermic and spontaneous. Furthermore, the environmental viability of PGO-Gd and its application was demonstrated by studying its reusability in treating spiked surface water. PGO-Gd shows promise as an adsorbent in effectively removing both radionuclides from aqueous solutions.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Korea; (L.P.L.); (Y.-Y.C.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Korea; (L.P.L.); (Y.-Y.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Korea; (L.P.L.); (Y.-Y.C.)
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Katibi KK, Yunos KF, Man HC, Aris AZ, Mohd Nor MZ, Azis RS. An Insight into a Sustainable Removal of Bisphenol A from Aqueous Solution by Novel Palm Kernel Shell Magnetically Induced Biochar: Synthesis, Characterization, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Studies. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3781. [PMID: 34771339 PMCID: PMC8588331 DOI: 10.3390/polym13213781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Recently Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the persistent trace hazardous estrogenic contaminants in the environment, that can trigger a severe threat to humans and environment even at minuscule concentrations. Thus, this work focused on the synthesis of neat and magnetic biochar (BC) as a sustainable and inexpensive adsorbent to remove BPA from aqueous environment. Novel magnetic biochar was efficiently synthesized by utilizing palm kernel shell, using ferric chloride and ferrous chloride as magnetic medium via chemical co-precipitation technique. In this experimental study, the influence of operating factors comprising contact time (20-240 min), pH (3.0-12.0), adsorbent dose (0.2-0.8 g), and starting concentrations of BPA (8.0-150 ppm) were studied in removing BPA during batch adsorption system using neat biochar and magnetic biochar. It was observed that the magnetically loaded BC demonstrates superior maximum removal efficiency of BPA with 94.2%, over the neat biochar. The functional groups (FTIR), Zeta potential, vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), surface and textural properties (BET), surface morphology, and mineral constituents (FESEM/EDX), and chemical composition (XRD) of the adsorbents were examined. The experimental results demonstrated that the sorption isotherm and kinetics were suitably described by pseudo-second-order model and Freundlich model, respectively. By studying the adsorption mechanism, it was concluded that π-π electron acceptor-donor interaction (EAD), hydrophobic interaction, and hydrogen bond were the principal drives for the adsorption of BPA onto the neat BC and magnetic BC.
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- Kamil Kayode Katibi
- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Kwara State University, Malete 23431, Nigeria;
- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Food and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Environment, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Material Processing and Technology Laboratory (MPTL), Institute of Advance Technology (ITMA), University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Food and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Materials Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory (MSCL), Institute of Advanced Technology (ITMA), University Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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Engineered Magnetic Carbon-Based Adsorbents for the Removal of Water Priority Pollutants: An Overview. ADSORPT SCI TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/9917444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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This review covers the preparation, characterization, and application of magnetic adsorbents obtained from carbon-based sources and their application in the adsorption of both inorganic and organic pollutants from water. Different preparation routes to obtain magnetic adsorbents from activated carbon, biochar, hydrochar, graphene, carbon dots, carbon nanotubes, and carbon nanocages, including the magnetic phase incorporated on the solid surface, are described and discussed. The performance of these adsorbents is analyzed for the removal of fluoride, arsenic, heavy metals, dyes, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and other emerging and relevant water pollutants. Properties of these adsorbents and the corresponding adsorption mechanisms have been included in this review. Overall, this type of magnetic adsorbents offers an alternative for facing the operational problems associated to adsorption process in water treatment. However, some gaps have been identified in the proper physicochemical characterization of these adsorbents, the development of green and low-cost preparation methods for their industrial production and commercialization, the regeneration and final disposal of spent adsorbents, and their application in the multicomponent adsorption of water pollutants.
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Zhou Y, Liu G, Liu J, Xiao Y, Wang T, Xue Y. Magnetic biochar prepared by electromagnetic induction pyrolysis of cellulose: Biochar characterization, mechanism of magnetization and adsorption removal of chromium (VI) from aqueous solution. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 337:125429. [PMID: 34217021 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This work introduces a novel methodology for synthesis of magnetic biochar from cellulose using an electromagnetic induction technology. More rough surfaces, sharp corners and edges, and compact regular pore structure with Fe3O4 and Fe2O3 of magnetic biochar was obtained. Such magnetic biochar possessed higher specific surface area (~236 m2/g) and micropore volume (0.144 m3/g). More hydroxyl groups of magnetic biochars decomposed and reacted with iron ions to form new chemical bonds. The coercivity and remanence of two magnetic biochars were calculated to be 125.76 Oe and 1.26 emu/g, 71.48 Oe and 1.31 emu/g. The total iron leaching rate were 0.94% and 1.28%, indicating magnetic biochar form wet pyrolysis process showed strong magnetization and iron loading stability (98.59%). Alternating electromagnetic field influenced the iron loading capacity and stability by Lorentz force during wet pyrolysis process. Such magnetic biochar can be used for removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater.
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- Yi Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; International School of Material Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430073, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China.
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Ahmed W, Núñez-Delgado A, Mehmood S, Ali S, Qaswar M, Shakoor A, Chen DY. Highly efficient uranium (VI) capture from aqueous solution by means of a hydroxyapatite-biochar nanocomposite: Adsorption behavior and mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 201:111518. [PMID: 34129867 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The exploration and rational design of easily separable and highly efficient sorbents with the sufficient capability of retaining radioactive and toxic uranium U(VI) is paramount. In this study, a hydroxyapatite (HAP) biochar nanocomposite (BR/HAP) was successfully fabricated from rice straw biochar (BR), to be used as a new and efficient adsorbent for removing U(VI) from aqueous solution. Both BR and the BR/HAP composite were characterized via Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photo electron spectroscopy (XPS) techniques. Batch test results showed that BR/HAP exhibited remarkably higher adsorption capacity than the raw BR. A pseudo-second order kinetic model thoroughly explained the adsorption kinetics, providing the maximum U(VI) adsorption capacities (qe) of 110.56 mg g-1 (R2 = 0.98) and 428.25 mg g-1 (R2 = 0.99), for BR and BR/HAP, respectively, which was indicative of the rate-limited sorption via diffusion or surface complexation after rapid initial adsorption steps. The Langmuir isotherm model fitted the experimental data to accurately simulate the adsorption of U(VI) onto BR and BR/HAP (R2 = 0.97 and R2 = 0.99). The thermodynamic results showed negative values for ΔG°, clearly indicating that the reaction was spontaneous, as well as positive values for ΔH° (11.04 kJ mol-1 and 28.86 kJ mol-1, respectively) and ΔS° (88.97 kJ mol-1 K-1, and 183.42 kJ mol-1 K-1), making clear the endothermic nature of U(VI) adsorption onto both sorbents, with an increase in randomness at a molecular level. FTIR spectroscopy and XPS spectrum further confirmed that the primary mechanisms were ion exchange with UO22+ and surface complexion by -OH and -COOH. In addition, BR/HAP showed an excellent reusability, making it a promising candidate as a new sorbent for U(VI) removal from wastewater. In view of that, it would be interesting to perform future research to explore practical implications of this sorbent material regarding protection from environmental and public health issues related to that pollutant.
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- Waqas Ahmed
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China
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- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Engineering Polytechnic School, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 27002, Lugo, Spain
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- College of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Haikou City, 570100, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Improving Quality of Arable Land, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Department of Environment and Soil Sciences, University of Lleida, 25198, Lleida, Spain
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China.
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Rezazadeh N, Danesh S, Eftekhari M. TX-100 adsorption from aqueous solution using modified graphene oxide; optimization by response surface methodology and one factor at a time techniques. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2021.1979409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Najmeh Rezazadeh
- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ferdowsi University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ferdowsi University, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Neyshabur, Neyshabur, Iran
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Alharthi S. Separation of thorium(IV) from aquatic media using magnetic ferrite nanoparticles. RADIOCHIM ACTA 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/ract-2021-1075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The separation and recovery of thorium from monazite is critical to the sustainable development of the nuclear industry as well as to environmental safety. Also, the removal of radionuclides from polluted sources is a critical issue in environmental control. Magnetic ferrite nanoparticles (MCMF-NP, Co0.5Mn0.5Fe2O4) were synthesized (4–22 nm in size) and characterized. MCMF-NP was investigated for Th(IV) separation from their aqueous medium under various test conditions of acidity, time, and Th(IV) concentration, in line with the uptake capacity. The amount of thorium adsorbed is improved when pH, time, and initial concentration are increased. The maximum uptake of Th(IV) by MCMF-NP was observed at pH 3.5–4 and a contact time of 180 min. A favorable adsorption mechanism was shown in the pseudo-second-order rate. Isotherm analysis shows an adequate process described by the Langmuir isotherm. MCMF-NP is an adsorbent capable of successful disposal of Th(IV) from waste solutions with a high uptake of 81.3 mg of Th(IV)/g of MCMF-NP. The possibility of re-using the MCMF-NP, adding value to this content as a way of compensating for the disposal costs, was studied and disused. MCMF-NP shows a good separation of thorium(IV) from monazite leach liquor as well as from wastewater samples.
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- Sarah Alharthi
- Department of Chemistry , College of Science, Taif University , P.O. Box 11099 , Taif , 21944 , Saudi Arabia
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Ahmed W, Mehmood S, Núñez-Delgado A, Ali S, Qaswar M, Shakoor A, Mahmood M, Chen DY. Enhanced adsorption of aqueous Pb(II) by modified biochar produced through pyrolysis of watermelon seeds. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 784:147136. [PMID: 33892324 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A biochar (BC) was obtained by the pyrolysis of watermelon seeds (WM) in nitrogen environment. In addition, a modified biochar (HP-BC) was obtained by means of H2O2 treatment of BC. Later on, both kinds of biochar (BC and HP-BC) were characterized and compared as regards their potential for Pb(II) adsorption from wastewater. Characterization was performed by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Zeta potential analysis, elemental mapping, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Pb(II) adsorption characteristics for HP-BC and BC as were evaluated as a function of solution pH, contact time and Pb(II) equilibrium concentration, using kinetic and thermodynamic studies, as well as adsorption isotherms. Regarding kinetics, the pseudo-second order model showed good fitting to experimental data. Based on the Langmuir model, the maximum Pb(II) adsorption capacities were calculated as 44.32 mg g-1 and 60.87 mg g-1 for BC and HP-BC, respectively. Thermodynamic study indicated that Pb(II) adsorption onto BC and HP-BC was spontaneous and primarily governed by chemisorption and surface complexation. In view of the results, the H2O2 modification of the watermelon seeds biochar can be considered as a promising and cost effective approach as regards Pb(II) removal from water/wastewater, which would not cause adverse impacts on the surrounding environments. Overall, it can be seen as a procedure promoting the effective recycling of a waste/by-product, in line of the precepts of the circular economy, aiding to protect human and environmental health.
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- Waqas Ahmed
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Engineering Polytechnic School, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 27002 Lugo, Spain
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Improving Quality of Arable Land, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Department of Environment and Soil Sciences, University of Lleida, 25198, Lleida, Spain
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry (A & F) University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Ahmed W, Mehmood S, Núñez-Delgado A, Qaswar M, Ali S, Ying H, Liu Z, Mahmood M, Chen DY. Fabrication, characterization and U(VI) sorption properties of a novel biochar derived from Tribulus terrestris via two different approaches. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 780:146617. [PMID: 34030312 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Water contamination due to radionuclides is considered a crucial environmental issue. In this study, Tribulus terrestris plant biomass was used as a precursor for obtaining biochar (BC), that was further modified by two different methods using FeCl3 to obtain two different magnetic biochars. Both (one-step biochar, called 1S-BC, and two-steps biochar, called 2S-BC) were studied to investigate their capability for adsorbing/removing uranium (VI) from aqueous solutions. The U(VI) removal efficacy of both biochars was tested for different values of pH, ionic strength, initial concentration of U(VI) and temperature. Experimental adsorption data fitted well to the Freundlich model (achieving as highest value for adsorption capacity KF = 49.56 mg g-1 (mg L-1)-1/n, R2 = 0.99). Thermodynamic studies revealed that adsorption was endothermic, characterized by inner-sphere complexation, and entropy-driven with a relatively increased randomness in the solid-solution interface. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) revealed that U(VI) sorption took place by surface complexation between U(VI) and oxygen containing functional groups on both biochars. Five consecutive regeneration cycles verified an excellent reusability for 1S-BC. The overall results allow to conclude that the FeCl3 modification of the biochar obtained from Tribulus terrestris plant biomass could give an efficient alternative adsorbent for U(VI) removal in a variety of environmental conditions, promoting protection of the environment and human health, as well as facilitating resource utilization and sustainable management of the materials studied.
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- Waqas Ahmed
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Engineering Polytechnic School, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 27002 Lugo, Spain
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Improving Quality of Arable Land, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry (A & F) University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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Sawai O, Zhou X, Yoko A, Hirai D, Nunoura T. Organic Solvent-Free Process for the Rapid Fabrication of Nickel Ferrite-Reduced Graphene Oxide as a Magnetic Nanosorbent Using Supercritical Water. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c01424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Osamu Sawai
- Environmental Science Center, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
- Department of Environment Systems, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8563, Japan
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- Department of Environment Systems, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8563, Japan
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- WPI-Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- The Institute for Solid State Physics, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8581, Japan
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- Environmental Science Center, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
- Department of Environment Systems, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8563, Japan
- Collaborative Research Institute for Innovative Microbiology, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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Ahmed W, Mehmood S, Núñez-Delgado A, Ali S, Qaswar M, Khan ZH, Ying H, Chen DY. Utilization of Citrullus lanatus L. seeds to synthesize a novel MnFe 2O 4-biochar adsorbent for the removal of U(VI) from wastewater: Insights and comparison between modified and raw biochar. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 771:144955. [PMID: 33736137 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.144955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Uranium (U) is a radioactive and highly toxic metal. Its excessive concentrations in the aqueous environments may result in severe and irreversible damage. To fight this hazard, a raw biochar was prepared from Citrullus lanatus L. seeds, then characterized and compared with a MnFe2O4 modified biochar, both tested for U(VI) adsorption from wastewater, which was assayed for the first time in this study. The characterization of the adsorbent materials was performed by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) with elemental mapping, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The effects of solution pH, concentration of sorbate and sorbents, temperature, time and ionic strength were assessed as regards their influence on U(VI) adsorption. The experimental adsorption data showed good fit to a pseudo-second-order kinetic model (reaching a value of qe = 15.12 mg g-1, R2 = 0.96 at equilibrium), and to the Langmuir isotherm (achieving a maximum score of qmax = 27.61 mg g-1, R2 = 0.96). The maximum adsorption capacity was found at 318 K. The results of the study indicate that the binding of negatively charged functional groups (carbonyls, hydroxyls, and some carboxylic groups) with MnFe2O4 significantly enhanced U(VI) adsorption. In view of the overall results, it can be concluded that the MnFe2O4 modification of the Citrullus lanatus L. seeds biochar could give an efficient alternative adsorbent for U(VI) removal in a variety of environmental conditions, simultaneously promoting resource utilization and good sustainable management of the materials studied, aiding to protect the environment and human health.
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- Waqas Ahmed
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Dept. Soil Sci. and Agric. Chem., Engineering Polytech. School, Campus Univ. Lugo, Univ. Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Improving Quality of Arable Land, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Zhalechin M, Dehaghi SM, Najafi M, Moghimi A. Magnetic polymeric core-shell as a carrier for gradual release in-vitro test drug delivery. Heliyon 2021; 7:e06652. [PMID: 34027143 PMCID: PMC8121663 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Revised: 09/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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At first functionalized graphene oxide was selected as a basic substrate obtained through process of functionalization of graphene oxide with diethylenetriamine as substrates. Then magnetic nanoparticle sediments were formed and coated on the functionalized graphene oxide as the core center. The core nanoparticle was added to a gel containing poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid), polyethylene glycol, and polyvinylpyrrolidone and nilotinib drug for forming a shell on the core. After separation and freeze-drying, single core-shell particles were obtained. The second shell was coated by dispersing first core-shell in a new gel containing polylactic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, and nilotinib. The third layer was laminated on core-dual shell particle by entering in sodium alginate, polyethylene glycol, poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid), polylactic acid and nilotinib gel according to the same method used above. In order to determine the gradual release, the core-single, dual and triple shell nanoparticles dispersed in phosphate buffer saline at the several pHs (3, 5.4, 7.4) and as well as monitoring the released concentration of nilotinib by UV-Vis spectrophotometer technique. Core-triple shell particle had gradual release at three different rates over the long time. Finally, the average release rate for 400 mg of drug, in single layer, double-layer and three layers were reported to be equal to 15.8, 10.4 and 6.6 mg/h at intervals of 24, 37 and 60 h, respectively. The release rate of the drug reduced by increasing the pH value. All products were characterized using several techniques.
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- Maryam Zhalechin
- Department of Chemistry, Tehran North Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Imam Hossein University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Tehran North Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Shi X, Pan Y, Wang Y, Jia Z, Chen T, Gong J, Jiang J. Synergistic Effects of Graphene and Ammonium Polyphosphate Modified with Vinyltrimethoxysilane on the Properties of High-Impact Polystyrene Composites. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13060881. [PMID: 33805610 PMCID: PMC8001055 DOI: 10.3390/polym13060881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Ammonium polyphosphate (APP) was modified with a silane coupling agent (vinyltrimethoxysilane, Si-171), and then the synergistic flame retarding effect of graphene and surface-modified APP (APP@Si-171) on high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) was investigated. Surface modification and thermal stability characterization of APP were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results showed that surface-modified APP (APP@Si-171) exhibited significantly better dispersion and less agglomeration tendencies compared with pure APP. A series of target HIPS composites containing different mass fractions of the two flame retardants were prepared by melt blending. TGA and cone calorimeter tests (CCT) were conducted to quantitatively investigate the thermal and flammability properties of the composites, respectively. Results from TGA and CCT demonstrated that the addition of the flame retardants delayed the onset and peak temperatures in differential thermogravimetry (DTG) curves and weakened the peak heat release rate (PHRR) and total heat release (THR). Moreover, the synergistic effect index (SE) was employed to quantify the synergistic behavior between the two fillers, and the results showed that APP@Si-171 and graphene had a synergistic effect on improving the thermal stability and flame retardancy of HIPS.
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- Xianghui Shi
- College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (X.S.); (Y.W.); (Z.J.); (T.C.); (J.G.); (J.J.)
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- College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (X.S.); (Y.W.); (Z.J.); (T.C.); (J.G.); (J.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-25-58139873
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- College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (X.S.); (Y.W.); (Z.J.); (T.C.); (J.G.); (J.J.)
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- College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (X.S.); (Y.W.); (Z.J.); (T.C.); (J.G.); (J.J.)
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- College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (X.S.); (Y.W.); (Z.J.); (T.C.); (J.G.); (J.J.)
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- College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (X.S.); (Y.W.); (Z.J.); (T.C.); (J.G.); (J.J.)
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- College of Safety Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China; (X.S.); (Y.W.); (Z.J.); (T.C.); (J.G.); (J.J.)
- School of Environment & Safety Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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He Y, Yi C, Zhang X, Zhao W, Yu D. Magnetic graphene oxide: Synthesis approaches, physicochemical characteristics, and biomedical applications. Trends Analyt Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2021.116191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Liu S, Cui S, Guo H, Wang Y, Zheng Y. Adsorption of Lead Ion from Wastewater Using Non-Crystal Hydrated Calcium Silicate Gel. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:842. [PMID: 33578734 PMCID: PMC7916452 DOI: 10.3390/ma14040842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In order to obtain low-cost and excellent adsorption materials, this paper used calcium acetate and water glass as raw materials to synthesis hydrated calcium silicate gel by precipitation method. The performance and structure of hydrated calcium silicate gel were systematically studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, specific surface area analyzer and scanning electron microscope. Studies have shown that, non-crystal hydrated calcium silicate gel (CSH) were successfully prepared, and the removal rate of lead ion using CSH reached more than 90%. The adsorption process is consistent with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir adsorption isotherm model, and the limit adsorption capacity reaches 263.17 mg·g-1. The acid treatment experiment proved that the adsorption capacity of lead ion using CSH was satisfactory, and the adsorption rate remained at >60% after 5 cycles. The research may provide a low-cost, high-efficiency and high stability adsorbent.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China; (S.L.); (H.G.); (Y.W.); (Y.Z.)
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Abukhadra MR, Eid MH, El-Meligy MA, Sharaf M, Soliman AT. Insight into chitosan/mesoporous silica nanocomposites as eco-friendly adsorbent for enhanced retention of U (VI) and Sr (II) from aqueous solutions and real water. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 173:435-444. [PMID: 33493560 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.01.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The chitosan chains were integrated with MCM-48 mesoporous silica in an eco-friendly composite (CH/MCM-48) of enhanced adsorption capacity. The prepared CH/MCM-48 composite was applied in systematic retention of U (VI) as well as Sr (II) ions from water as the commonly detected radioactive pollutants. It displayed promising retention capacities of 261.3 mg/g and 328.6 mg/g for U (VI) and Sr (II) considering the equilibrium time interval that was identified after 420 min. The composite showed the kinetic behavior of the Pseudo-First order model and the isotherm properties of the Langmuir assumption. The thermodynamic assessment of the reactions validated the retention of both U (VI) and Sr (II) ions by spontaneous, favorable, and exothermic reactions. Based on the theoretical values of entropy (-5.94 kJ mol-1 (U (VI)) and -2.93 kJ mol-1 (Sr (II))), Gibbs free energy (less than 20 kJ mol-1), and Gaussian energy (5.77 kJ mol-1 (U (VI)) and 4.56 kJ mol-1 (Sr (II))) the uptake processes are related to physical adsorption reactions. The CH/MCM-48 composite is of significant recyclability and showed considerable affinities for the studied radioactive ions even in the presence of other metal ions (Cd (II), Pb (II), Zn (II), and Co (II)).
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- Moustafa R Abukhadra
- Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65211, Egypt; Materials Technologies and their Applications Lab, Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef City, Egypt.
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- Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 65211, Egypt; Materials Technologies and their Applications Lab, Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef City, Egypt
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- Advanced Manufacturing Institute, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
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- Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
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Lingamdinne LP, Lee S, Choi JS, Lebaka VR, Durbaka VRP, Koduru JR. Potential of the magnetic hollow sphere nanocomposite (graphene oxide-gadolinium oxide) for arsenic removal from real field water and antimicrobial applications. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 402:123882. [PMID: 33254822 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Potential of the magnetic hollow-sphere nanocomposite, graphene oxide-gadolinium oxide (GO-Gd2O3) for arsenic (As) removal from real field water with developing a continuous operating system and antimicrobial activity were investigated. The characterization results suggest that the prepared GO-Gd2O3 is a hallow sphere wool-like nanocomposite having 50.91 m2 g-1 surface area. The sorption studies revealed that a high adsorption capacity (216.70 mg g-1) can be achieved using GO-Gd2O3 (0.1 g L-1) at a pH of 6.0, and temperature of 293 K. The main and novel observations from the loading of Gd2O3 are that the GO adsorption efficiency, adsorbent separation rate from aqueous solutions, and the stability of the composite have been altered. Thus, the developed material can overcome the separation and stability issues associated with the bare GO, and exhibits an enhanced adsorption capacity toward arsenic was higher or comparable with existing magnetic material. In addition, the developed adsorption method was well applied for real field water samples collected from the mining area of South Korea where the GO-Gd2O3 can reduce the quantity of arsenic under the maximum accepted concentration of arsenic considered fit for drinking water stipulated by environmental protection agencies. Furthermore, the GO-Gd2O3 nanocomposite shows a high bacterial photocatalytic inactivation and was comparable with other reports.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, 01897, Republic of Korea.
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Eftekhari M, Akrami M, Gheibi M, Azizi-Toupkanloo H, Fathollahi-Fard AM, Tian G. Cadmium and copper heavy metal treatment from water resources by high-performance folic acid-graphene oxide nanocomposite adsorbent and evaluation of adsorptive mechanism using computational intelligence, isotherm, kinetic, and thermodynamic analyses. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:43999-44021. [PMID: 32748352 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10175-7] [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: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this paper, folic acid-coated graphene oxide nanocomposite (FA-GO) is used as an adsorbent for the treatment of heavy metals including cadmium (Cd2+) and copper (Cu2+) ions. As such, graphene oxide (GO) is modified by folic acid (FA) to synthesize FA-GO nanocomposite and characterized by the atomic force microscopy (AFM), Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR) spectrophotometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and C/H/N elemental analyses. Also, computational intelligence tests are used to study the mechanism of the interaction of FA molecules with GO. Based on the results, FA molecules formed a strong π-π stacking, chemical, and hydrogen bond interactions with functional groups of GO. Main parameters including pH of the sample solution, amounts of adsorbent, and contact time are studied and optimized by the Response Surface Methodology Based on Central Composite Design (RSM-CCD). In this study, the equilibrium of adsorption is appraised by two (Langmuir and Freundlich and Temkin and D-R models) and three parameter (Sips, Toth, and Khan models) isotherms. Based on the two parameter evaluations, Langmuir and Freundlich models have high accuracy according to the R2 coefficient (more than 0.9) in experimental curve fittings of each pollutant adsorption. But, multilayer adsorption of each contaminant onto the FA-GO adsorbent (Freundlich equation) is demonstrated by three parameter isotherm analysis. Also, isotherm calculations express maximum computational adsorption capacities of 103.1 and 116.3 mg g-1 for Cd2+ and Cu2+ ions, correspondingly. Kinetic models are scrutinized and the outcomes depict the adsorption of both Cd2+ and Cu2+ followed by the pseudo-second-order equation. Meanwhile, the results of the geometric model illustrate that the variation of adsorption and desorption rates do not have any interfering during the adsorption process. Finally, thermodynamic studies show that the adsorption of Cu2+ and Cd2+ onto the FA-GO nanocomposite is an endothermic and spontaneous process.
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- Mohammad Eftekhari
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Neyshabur, Neyshabur, Iran.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
- National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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Wang J, Fang F, Zhou Y, Yin M, Liu J, Wang J, Wu Y, Beiyuan J, Chen D. Facile modification of graphene oxide and its application for the aqueous uranyl ion sequestration: Insights on the mechanism. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 258:127152. [PMID: 32544809 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Graphene oxide (GO) has been proved with favorable affinity to U(VI), while some drawbacks such as poor dispersity and low adsorption performance limit its application. Herein, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) modified graphene oxide (MGO) composites were successfully fabricated, characterized and compared with graphene oxide (GO) in the sequestration of U(VI) in aqueous solutions. The results showed that maximum adsorption rate of MGO (99.21%) was obviously higher than that of GO (66.51%) under the same initial condition. Simultaneous introduction of C-H and NO coupled with the enhanced dispersity of GO after modification were mainly responsible for the updated performance verified with multiple characterization techniques. Based on the results of kinetics and isotherms investigations, the experimental data were best described by Pseudo-first-order kinetic model and Redlich-Peterson isotherm model. The results of ΔH, ΔS and ΔG show that adsorptive behaviors of uranyl ion on MGO are endothermic and spontaneous. The study provides a feasible alternative to the chemical modification of GO and enhancing the performance towards uranyl ion removal from solution.
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- Jin Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Yang J, Li X, Wu J, Han Y, Wang Z, Zhang X, Xu Y. Yolk-shell (Cu,Zn)Fe 2O 4 ferrite nano-microspheres with highly selective triethylamine gas-sensing properties. Dalton Trans 2020; 49:14475-14482. [PMID: 33034597 DOI: 10.1039/d0dt03106b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Multicomponent spinel ferrites are essential to be used in high-performance gas-sensing materials. Herein, multinary (Cu,Zn)Fe2O4 spinel nano-microspheres with tunable internal structures, including solid, core-shell, and yolk-shell, were successfully synthesized by a simple self-templated solvothermal method combined with a subsequent annealing strategy. The internal structures of the (Cu,Zn)Fe2O4 nano-microspheres significantly rely on the heating rates of the precursors, which show promising selective response towards trimethylamine gas. Among them, the as-formed yolk-shell (Cu,Zn)Fe2O4 nano-microspheres exhibited high response to triethylamine with excellent selectivity of STEA/SX = 1.86 at 160 °C, fast response-recovery rate (58 s/136 s), and long-term repeatability and stability of more than one month. The corresponding triethylamine gas-sensing mechanism with the special microstructures is discussed. This work provides new insights into the rational design of interior structure and the modulation of high gas response and selectivity of multinary spinel ferrites in gas-sensing applications.
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- Jing Yang
- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P.R. China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang, Liaoning 110142P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P.R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P.R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P.R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P.R. China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110819, P.R. China.
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Yin N, Ai Y, Xu Y, Ouyang Y, Yang P. Preparation of magnetic biomass-carbon aerogel and its application for adsorption of uranium(VI). J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-020-07392-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Facile separation of Th(IV) from aqueous solution by graphene hydrogel. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-020-07351-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Magnetically recoverable carbon-coated iron carbide with arsenic adsorptive removal properties. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-020-03491-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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