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Anjum A, Gupta D, Singh B, Garg R, Pani B, Kashif M, Jain S. Clay-polymer nanocomposites for effective water treatment: opportunities, challenges, and future prospects. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2024; 196:666. [PMID: 38935201 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-024-12823-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The metal intoxication and its associated adverse effects to humans have led to the research for development of water treatment technologies from pollution hazards. Therefore, development of cheaper water remediation technologies is more urgent than ever. Clays and clay minerals are naturally occurring, inexpensive, non-toxic materials possessing interesting chemical and physical properties. As a result of interesting surface properties, these have been developed as efficient absorbent in water remediation. Recently, clay-polymer nanocomposites have provided a cost-effective technological platform for removing contaminants from water. Covering research advancements from past 25 years, this review highlights the developments in clay-polymer nanocomposites and their advanced technical applications are evaluated with respect to the background and issues in remediation of toxic metals and organic compounds from water. The extensive analysis of literature survey of more than two decades suggests that future work need to highlight on advancement of green and cost-effective technologies. The development of understanding of the interaction and exchange between toxin and clay-polymer composites would provide new assembly methods of nanocomposites with functional molecules or nanomaterials need to be extended to increase the detection and extraction limit to parts per trillion.
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- Ansar Anjum
- Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities,, Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, 110042, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Swami Shraddhanand College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110036, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities,, Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110075, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities,, Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, 201310, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Shivaji College (University of Delhi), Delhi, 110027, India
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Ahmad A, Noor AE, Anwar A, Majeed S, Khan S, Ul Nisa Z, Ali S, Gnanasekaran L, Rajendran S, Li H. Support based metal incorporated layered nanomaterials for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024:119481. [PMID: 38917930 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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An effective approach to producing sophisticated miniaturized and nanoscale materials involves arranging nanomaterials into layered hierarchical frameworks. Nanostructured layered materials are constructed to possess isolated propagation assets, massive surface areas, and envisioned amenities, making them suitable for a variety of established and novel applications. The utilization of various techniques to create nanostructures adorned with metal nanoparticles provides a secure alternative or reinforcement for the existing physicochemical methods. Supported metal nanoparticles are preferred due to their ease of recovery and usage. Researchers have extensively studied the catalytic properties of noble metal nanoparticles using various selective oxidation and hydrogenation procedures. Despite the numerous advantages of metal-based nanoparticles (NPs), their catalytic potential remains incompletely explored. This article examines metal-based nanomaterials that are supported by layers, and provides an analysis of their manufacturing, procedures, and synthesis. This study incorporates both 2D and 3D layered nanomaterials because of their distinctive layered architectures. This review focuses on the most common metal-supported nanocomposites and methodologies used for photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes employing layered nanomaterials. The comprehensive examination of biological and ecological cleaning and treatment techniques discussed in this article has paved the way for the exploration of cutting-edge technologies that can contribute to the establishment of a sustainable future.
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- Awais Ahmad
- Departmento de Quimica Organica, Universidad de Cordoba, Edificio Marie Curie (C-3), Ctra Nnal IV-A, Km 396, E14104, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan
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- Shandong Technology Centre of Nanodevices and Integration, School of Microelectronics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250101, China
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University Faisalabad Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, 38000, Pakistan; Department of Biological Sciences and Technology, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan.
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez 1775, Arica, Chile
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Tarapacá, Avda. General Velásquez 1775, Arica, Chile
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- Shandong Technology Centre of Nanodevices and Integration, School of Microelectronics, Shandong University, Jinan, 250101, China
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Jeya Sri Lakshmi S, Joel C, Biju Bennie R, Nirmal Paul Raj A, Kumar YA, Khan MS. Synergistic adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline using a Z-scheme kaolin/g-C 3N 4/MoO 3 nanocomposite: A sustainable approach for water treatment. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 360:121086. [PMID: 38733841 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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This research focuses on the synthesis and application of a novel kaolin-supported g-C3N4/MoO3 nanocomposite for the degradation of tetracycline, an important antibiotic contaminant in water systems. The nanocomposite was prepared through a facile and environmentally friendly approach, leveraging the adsorption and photocatalytic properties of kaolin, g-C3N4 and MoO3 nanoparticles, respectively. Comprehensive characterization of the nanocomposite was conducted using techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and optical spectra. The surface parameters were studied using N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm. The elemental composition was studied using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The efficiency of the developed nanocomposite in tetracycline degradation was evaluated and the results revealed an efficient tetracycline degradation exhibiting the synergistic effects of adsorption and photocatalytic degradation in the removal process. The tetracycline degradation was achieved in 60 min. Kinetic studies and thermodynamic analyses provided insights into the degradation mechanism, suggesting potential applications for the nanocomposite in wastewater treatment. Additionally, the recyclability and stability of the nanocomposite were investigated, demonstrating its potential for sustainable and long-term application in water treatment.
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- S Jeya Sri Lakshmi
- Department of Chemistry, St. John's College (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University), Tirunelveli, 627002, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Science and Humanities, SCAD College of Engineering and Technology, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli, 627414, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, St. John's College (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University), Tirunelveli, 627002, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, St. John's College (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University), Tirunelveli, 627002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, St. John's College (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University), Tirunelveli, 627002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Liu X, Yuan J, Feng Y, Zhang Z, Tang L, Chen H. Knowledge graph and development hotspots of biochar as an emerging aquatic antibiotic remediator: A scientometric exploration based on VOSviewer and CiteSpace. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 360:121165. [PMID: 38759554 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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As an emerging material in the field of environmental remediation, biochar produced by carbonisation of organic solid waste has been widely used in the remediation of antibiotic wastewater due to its environmental friendliness and excellent adsorption properties. This study analyses the current literature in the field in a comprehensive and scientific manner using CiteSpace and VOSviewer technologies. Between 2011 and 2023, a total of 1162 papers were published in this domain, spanning three distinct stages: applied methods, mechanism investigation, and enhanced improvement. The results of keyword clustering indicate that the remediation of antibiotics complexed with multiple pollutants by biochar is the main research topic, followed by the remediation of antibiotics by biochar in combination with other technologies. Furthermore, drawing from current research hotspots in antibiotic remediation using biochar, this study identified the pivotal mechanisms involved: (1) The primary mechanisms by which raw biochar remediates antibiotics include π-π electron donor-acceptor interactions, hydrophobic interactions, electrostatic interactions, hydrogen-bonding, and pore filling. (2) Steam activation, acid/base, metal salt/metal oxide, and clay mineral modification can improve the physical/chemical properties of biochar, enhancing its adsorptive removal of antibiotics. (3) Biochar activated persulfate and degraded antibiotics via free radical pathways (SO4-•, •OH and O2-•) as well as non-free radical pathways (1O2 and electron transfer). In addition, the challenge and prospect of biochar engineering applications for antibiotic remediation lies in improving the main mechanism of antibiotic remediation by biochar. The prospective utilization of biochar in enhancing the remediation of antibiotic-related pollutants holds tremendous value for the future.
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- Xiaojing Liu
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210014, China; Institute of Agricultural Resource and Environmental Sciences, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210014, China
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210014, China; Institute of Agricultural Resource and Environmental Sciences, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210014, China; Institute of Agricultural Resource and Environmental Sciences, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210014, China
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- Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E3, Canada
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210014, China; School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China; Institute of Agricultural Resource and Environmental Sciences, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210014, China.
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Zhang B, Zhu W, Hou R, Yue Y, Feng J, Ishag A, Wang X, Qin Y, Sun Y. Recent advances of application of bentonite-based composites in the environmental remediation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 362:121341. [PMID: 38824894 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121341] [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: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Bentonite-based composites have been widely utilized in the removal of various pollutants due to low cost, environmentally friendly, ease-to-operate, whereas the recent advances concerning the application of bentonite-based composites in environmental remediation were not available. Herein, the modification (i.e., acid/alkaline washing, thermal treatment and hybrids) of bentonite was firstly reviewed; Then the recent advances of adsorption of environmental concomitants (e.g., organic (dyes, microplastics, phenolic and other organics) and inorganic pollutants (heavy metals, radionuclides and other inorganic pollutants)) on various bentonite-based composites were summarized in details. Meanwhile, the effect of environmental factors and interaction mechanism between bentonite-based composites and contaminants were also investigated. Finally, the conclusions and prospective of bentonite-based composites in the environmental remediation were proposed. It is demonstrated that various bentonite-based composites exhibited the high adsorption/degradation capacity towards environmental pollutants under the specific conditions. The interaction mechanism involved the mineralization, physical/chemical adsorption, co-precipitation and complexation. This review highlights the effect of different functionalization of bentonite-based composites on their adsorption capacity and interaction mechanism, which is expected to be helpful to environmental scientists for applying bentonite-based composites into practical environmental remediation.
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- Bo Zhang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, PR China; Research Center of Applied Geology of China Geological Survery, Chengdu, 610036, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, PR China; Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technical Studies, University of Kordofan, El Obeid, 51111, Sudan
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- Research Center of Applied Geology of China Geological Survery, Chengdu, 610036, PR China
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- Institute of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, 100037, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, PR China.
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Kapoor RT, Zdarta J. Fabrication of engineered biochar for remediation of toxic contaminants in soil matrices and soil valorization. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 358:142101. [PMID: 38653395 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142101] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Biochar has emerged as an efficacious green material for remediation of a wide spectrum of environmental pollutants. Biochar has excellent characteristics and can be used to reduce the bioavailability and leachability of emerging pollutants in soil through adsorption and other physico-chemical reactions. This paper systematically reviewed previous researches on application of biochar/engineered biochar for removal of soil contaminants, and underlying adsorption mechanism. Engineered biochar are derivatives of pristine biochar that are modified by various physico-chemical and biological procedures to improve their adsorption capacities for contaminants. This review will promote the possibility to expand the application of biochar for restoration of degraded lands in the industrial area or saline soil, and further increase the useable area. This review shows that application of biochar is a win-win strategy for recycling and utilization of waste biomass and environmental remediation. Application of biochar for remediation of contaminated soils may provide a new solution to the problem of soil pollution. However, these studies were performed mainly in a laboratory or a small scale, hence, further investigations are required to fill the research gaps and to check real-time applicability of engineered biochar on the industrial contaminated sites for its large-scale application.
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- Riti Thapar Kapoor
- Centre for Plant and Environmental Biotechnology, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, 201 313, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, 60965, Poznan, Poland.
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Karim N, Kyawoo T, Jiang C, Ahmed S, Tian W, Li H, Feng Y. Fenton-like Degradation of Methylene Blue on Attapulgite Clay Composite by Loading of Iron-Oxide: Eco-Friendly Preparation and Its Catalytic Activity. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2615. [PMID: 38893879 PMCID: PMC11174012 DOI: 10.3390/ma17112615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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The continuous discharge of organic dyes into freshwater resources poses a long-term hazard to aquatic life. The advanced oxidation Fenton process is a combo of adsorption and degradation of pollutants to detoxify toxic effluents, such as anti-bacterial drugs, antibiotics, and organic dyes. In this work, an activated attapulgite clay-loaded iron-oxide (A-ATP@Fe3O4) was produced using a two-step reaction, in which attapulgite serves as an enrichment matrix and Fe3O4 functions as the active degrading component. The maximum adsorption capacity (qt) was determined by assessing the effect of temperature, pH H2O2, and adsorbent. The results showed that the A-ATP@Fe3O4 achieves the highest removal rate of 99.6% under optimum conditions: 40 °C, pH = 3, H2O2 25 mM, and 0.1 g dosage of the composite. The dye removal procedure achieved adsorption and degradation equilibrium in 120 and 30 min, respectively, by following the same processes as the advanced oxidation approach. Catalytic activity, kinetics, and specified surface characteristics suggest that A-ATP@Fe3O4 is one of the most promising candidates for advanced oxidation-enrooted removal of organic dyes.
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- Naveed Karim
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Engineering Center for Hierarchical Catalysts, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, No. 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, China; (N.K.); (T.K.); (C.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Engineering Center for Hierarchical Catalysts, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, No. 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, China; (N.K.); (T.K.); (C.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Engineering Center for Hierarchical Catalysts, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, No. 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, China; (N.K.); (T.K.); (C.J.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chakwal, Chakwal 48800, Pakistan;
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Engineering Center for Hierarchical Catalysts, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, No. 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, China; (N.K.); (T.K.); (C.J.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Engineering Center for Hierarchical Catalysts, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, No. 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, China; (N.K.); (T.K.); (C.J.)
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China;
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Hu S, Liu Y, Wei L, Luo D, Wu Q, Huang X, Xiao T. Recent advances in clay minerals for groundwater pollution control and remediation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:24724-24744. [PMID: 38503955 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32911-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Clay minerals are abundant on Earth and have been crucial to the advancement of human civilization. The ability of clay minerals to absorb chemicals is frequently utilized to remove hazardous compounds from aquatic environments. Moreover, clay-based adsorbent products are both environmentally acceptable and affordable. This study provides an overview of advances in clay minerals in the field of groundwater remediation and related predictions. The existing literature was examined using data and information aggregation approaches. Keyword clustering analysis of the relevant literature revealed that clay minerals are associated with groundwater utilization and soil pollution remediation. Principal component analysis was used to assess the relationships among clay mineral modification methods, pollutant properties, and the Langmuir adsorption capacity (Qmax). The results demonstrated that pollutant properties affect the Qmax of pollutants adsorbed by clay minerals. Systematic cluster analysis was utilized to classify the collected data and investigate the relationships. The pollution adsorption mechanism of the unique structure of clay minerals was investigated based on the characterization results. Modified clay minerals exhibited changes in surface functional groups, internal structure, and pHpzc. This review provides a summary of recent clay-based materials and their applications in groundwater remediation, as well as discussions of their challenges and future prospects.
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- Simin Hu
- 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.
- Linköping University-Guangzhou University Research Center On Urban Sustainable Development, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Linköping University-Guangzhou University Research Center On Urban Sustainable Development, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
- Key Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Niculescu AG, Mihaiescu B, Mihaiescu DE, Hadibarata T, Grumezescu AM. An Updated Overview of Magnetic Composites for Water Decontamination. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:709. [PMID: 38475395 DOI: 10.3390/polym16050709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Water contamination by harmful organic and inorganic compounds seriously burdens human health and aquatic life. A series of conventional water purification methods can be employed, yet they come with certain disadvantages, including resulting sludge or solid waste, incomplete treatment process, and high costs. To overcome these limitations, attention has been drawn to nanotechnology for fabricating better-performing adsorbents for contaminant removal. In particular, magnetic nanostructures hold promise for water decontamination applications, benefiting from easy removal from aqueous solutions. In this respect, numerous researchers worldwide have reported incorporating magnetic particles into many composite materials. Therefore, this review aims to present the newest advancements in the field of magnetic composites for water decontamination, describing the appealing properties of a series of base materials and including the results of the most recent studies. In more detail, carbon-, polymer-, hydrogel-, aerogel-, silica-, clay-, biochar-, metal-organic framework-, and covalent organic framework-based magnetic composites are overviewed, which have displayed promising adsorption capacity for industrial pollutants.
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- Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest-ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh. Polizu St. 1-7, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest-ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh. Polizu St. 1-7, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh. Polizu St. 1-7, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- Environmental Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University, Miri 98009, Malaysia
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest-ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gh. Polizu St. 1-7, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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Wu G, Wang B, Xiao C, Huang F, Long Q, Tu W, Chen S. Effect of montmorillonite modified straw biochar on transfer behavior of lead and copper in the historical mining areas of dry-hot valleys. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141344. [PMID: 38309600 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141344] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Due to the rapid development of human beings, heavy metals are occurred in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and Panxi Plateau, the special dry and hot climate areas. Pb and Cu can be quickly transferred through water-plant-animal, further harm to human health by food chain. Therefore, the study of heavy metal treatment is imminent. In this study, Biochar-montmorillonite composites were prepared by co-pyrolysis and characterized, and their ability to remove lead and copper from water-soil process were tracked. And their effectiveness in remediating soil contaminated by lead and copper was documented. The composite material has the rich pore structure, large specific surface area (81.5 m2/g) and a variety of surface functional groups such as C-C, CO, ester-metal and metal-oxygen bonds. Pb and Cu can be effectively adsorbed and fixed to the level of no harm to human health. The adsorption reaction of lead and copper on the Biochar-montmorillonite composites is more suitable to be described by Langmuir adsorption and pseudo-second-order kinetics models. The saturation adsorption capacity of the composite for Pb was measured as 212.5 mg/g. For Cu, it was 136.5 mg/g. The data were fitted by a two-compartment first-order kinetic model. ffast for Pb and Cu is estimated to be 0.81 and 0.78, respective. Fast adsorption is dominant and belongs to typical chemical adsorption, which is consistent with the second-order kinetic results. With 5 % of the composite, approximately 80 % of exchangeable heavy metals in those soils collected from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and Panxi Plateau were reduced. The biochar-montmorillonite composites made Pb and Cu change to stable residual state, up to 35 %. Besides, it effectively restored the activity of urease and sucrase in soils. Results indicated that biochar-montmorillonite composites can be effectively used as an environment-friendly adsorbent or passivator to purify heavy metals in soils.
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- Guangwei Wu
- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China; Sichuan Academy of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan 610015, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China; Sichuan Provincial Academy of Natural Resource Sciences, Chengdu, Sichuan 610015, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, Sichuan 621010, People's Republic of China
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Rangappa HS, Herath I, Lin C, Ch S. Industrial waste-based adsorbents as a new trend for removal of water-borne emerging contaminants. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 343:123140. [PMID: 38103712 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Emerging contaminants in wastewater are one of the growing concerns because of their adverse effects on human health and ecosystems. Adsorption technology offers superior performance due to its cost-effectiveness, stability, recyclability, and reliability in maintaining environmental and health standards for toxic pollutants. Despite extensive research on the use of traditional adsorbents to remove emerging contaminants, their expensiveness, lack of selectivity, and complexity of regeneration remain some of the challenges. Industrial wastes viz. blast furnace slag, red mud, and copper slag can be used to develop efficacious adsorbents for the treatment of emerging contaminants in water. Advantages of the use of such industrial wastes include resource utilization, availability, cost-effectiveness, and waste management. Nevertheless, little is known so far about their application, removal efficacy, adsorption mechanisms, and limitations in the treatment of emerging contaminants. A holistic understanding of the application of such unique industrial waste-derived adsorbents in removing emerging contaminants from water is need of the hour to transform this technology from bench-scale to pilot and large-scale applications. This review investigates different water treatment techniques associated with industrial waste-based adsorbents derived from blast furnace slag, red mud, and copper slag. Besides, this review provides important insights into the growing trends of utilizing such novel types of adsorbents to remove emerging contaminants from water with an emphasis on removal efficacy, controlling measures, adsorption mechanisms, advantages, and limitations. The present timely review brings the current state of knowledge into a single reference which could be a strong platform for future research in understanding the latest advancements, decision making, and financial management related to the treatment of wastewater using industrial waste-based adsorbents.
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- Harsha S Rangappa
- Center for Interdisciplinary Programs, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, 502285, Telangana, India; Centre for Regional and Rural Futures, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, 3125 Australia
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- Centre for Regional and Rural Futures, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216 Australia
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- Centre for Regional and Rural Futures, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, 3125 Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, 502285, India.
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Mohammed AK, Saadoon SM, Abd Ali ZT, Rashid IM, Hussin AL Sbani N. Removal of amoxicillin from contaminated water using modified bentonite as a reactive material. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24916. [PMID: 38318053 PMCID: PMC10839886 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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This study concerns the removal of a trihydrate antibiotic (Amoxicillin) from synthetically contaminated water by adsorption on modified bentonite. The bentonite was modified using hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (HTAB), which turned it from a hydrophilic to a hydrophobic material. The effects of different parameters were studied in batch experiments. These parameters were contact time, solution pH, agitation speed, initial concentration (C0) of the contaminant, and adsorbent dosage. Maximum removal of amoxicillin (93 %) was achieved at contact time = 240 min, pH = 10, agitation speed = 200 rpm, initial concentration = 30 ppm, and adsorbent dosage = 3 g bentonite per 1L of pollutant solution. The characterization of the adsorbent, modified bentonite, was accomplished using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller. The isotherm models were also investigated, and it was found that the Freundlich isotherm model fitted well with the experimental data (R2 = 94.77), which suggests heterogeneity in the multilayer adsorption of amoxicillin onto modified bentonite. The kinetics of the adsorption process were studied. The experimental data were found to obey the pseudo-first-order kinetic model (R2 = 95.1). Thermodynamic studies indicated that the adsorption process was physisorption and endothermic. Finally, the modified bentonite proved to be a good adsorbent for the removal of amoxicillin from contaminated solutions.
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- Alaa K. Mohammed
- Biochemical Engineering Department, Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, 47024, Iraq
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- Biochemical Engineering Department, Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, 47024, Iraq
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- Environment Eng. Dept. / College of Engineering / University of Baghdad, Baghdad, 47024, Iraq
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- Biochemical Engineering Department, Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, 47024, Iraq
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Zhou X, Li H, Wang A, Wang X, Chen X, Zhang C. Nitrogen removal performance of improved subsurface wastewater infiltration system under various influent carbon-nitrogen ratios. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2024; 96:e11001. [PMID: 38369651 DOI: 10.1002/wer.11001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Subsurface wastewater infiltration system (SWIS) has been recognized as a simple operation and environmentally friendly technology for wastewater purification. However, effectively removing nitrogen (N) remains a challenge, hindering the widespread application of SWIS. In this study, zero-valent iron (ZVI) and porous mineral material (PMM) were applied in SWIS to improve the soil matrix. Our results suggested that the addition of ZVI and PMM could simultaneously enhance N removal efficiency and reduce nitrous oxide emissions. This could be attributed to the abundant electrons generated by ZVI alleviating the electronic limitation of denitrification and the porous structure of PMM providing solid phase support for microbial growth. In addition, the abundance of microbial functional genes increased in modified SWIS, which could further explain the higher pollutant removal efficiency. Overall, this study provides new insights into the mitigation of wastewater pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in SWIS. PRACTITIONER POINTS: ZVI and PMM can adapt to different C loads and enhance pollutant removal efficiency in SWIS. Increasing C-N ratios positively affected the nitrate removal performance and negatively affected ammonium removal performance in SWIS. The amending soil matrix promoted the reduction of the N2 O to N2 and greenhouse gas emissions were well controlled. The abundance of microbial functional genes increased with the improvement of the soil matrix.
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- Xulun Zhou
- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Forest Ecology and Management, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, China
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- School of Energy and Water Resources, Shenyang Institute of Technology, Fushun, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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Rawat S, Ahammed MM. Clay-moringa seedcake composite for removal of cationic and anionic dyes. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 350:141083. [PMID: 38160948 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.141083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The present study investigated the potential of a composite prepared from kaolinite clay and moringa seedcake in removing methylene blue (MB) and acid orange-7 (AO-7) dyes from aqueous solutions using batch and column tests. The composite was modified using different chemicals during the synthesis process, and the composites were characterised using different techniques such as FTIR, SEM-EDS and XRD. Characterisation showed the presence of actively charged functional groups and porous structure on the composites prepared. Batch tests were performed to assess the effect of operating conditions such as adsorbent dosage, pH, initial dye concentration and contact time. NaOH-modified and H2SO4/NaOH-modified composites demonstrated the highest adsorption capacities for AO-7 and MB, respectively, and were selected for subsequent studies. The adsorption process of dye was best fitted by the Freundlich isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models suggesting that the sorption of MB and AO-7 onto the composites is a heterogeneous, multilayer chemical adsorption process. Long-term fixed-column tests were conducted with the composites to assess the impact of flow rate, bed depth and initial dye concentration on the dye removal efficiency. Optimum removals of 86 and 94%, respectively at pH 2 and pH 10 were obtained for AO-7 and MB in batch tests, along with adsorption capacities of 205.65 and 230.49 mg/g for AO-7 and MB. Results from the column tests were best explained by the Clark model and the Bed Depth-Service Time model. Competing ions impacted the removal of AO-7, while no significant effect was found for MB. The composites could be reused up to four cycles without significantly affecting the adsorption capacity. The present study thus shows the potential of the composite for removal of both the dyes.
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- Shobha Rawat
- Department of Civil Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, 395007, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, 395007, India.
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Sakhaei Niroumand J, Peighambardoust SJ, Mohammadi R. Tetracycline decontamination from aqueous media using nanocomposite adsorbent based on starch-containing magnetic montmorillonite modified by ZIF-67. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129263. [PMID: 38191117 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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In the present study, starch/zeolitic imidazole framework-67 (ZIF-67) modified magnetic montmorillonite nanocomposite adsorbent to remove tetracycline (TC) as an emerging antibiotic-based contaminant from aqueous media. The surface properties of the adsorbents were investigated using FTIR, XRD, SEM, EDX-Map, XPS, TEM, BET, and VSM analysis. The specific surface area of MMT, St/MMT-MnFe2O4, and St/MMT-MnFe2O4-ZIF-67 magnetic nanocomposite samples were found to be 15.63, 20.54, and 588.41 m2/g, respectively. The influence of pH, adsorbent amount, initial TC concentration, temperature, contact time, and coexisting ions on TC elimination was explored in a batch adsorption system. The kinetic and equilibrium data were well matched with the pseudo-second-order and Langmuir isotherm models, respectively. The maximum monolayer adsorption capacities of TC were obtained to be 40.24, 66.1, and 135.2 mg/g by MMT, St/MMT-MnFe2O4, and St/MMT-MnFe2O4-ZIF-67 magnetic nanocomposite adsorbents, respectively. Also, thermodynamic studies illustrated that the TC adsorption process is exothermic and spontaneous. Furthermore, the magnetic nanocomposite adsorbent St/MMT-MnFe2O4-ZIF-67 showed good reusability and could be recycled for up to five cycles. This excellent adsorption performance, coupled with the facile separation of the magnetic nanocomposite, gave St/MMT-MnFe2O4-ZIF-67 a high potential for TC removal from aqueous media.
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- Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Organic and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Kim M, Njaramba LK, Yoon Y, Jang M, Park CM. Thermally-activated gelatin-chitosan-MOF hybrid aerogels for efficient removal of ibuprofen and naproxen. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 324:121436. [PMID: 37985070 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most frequently used drugs and have been frequently detected in aquatic environments. This paper demonstrates a thermally-activated gelatin-chitosan and amine-functionalized metal-organic framework (UiO-66-NH2) aerogel (CGC-MOF), which was successfully synthesized for the efficient removal of ibuprofen (IBP) and naproxen (NPX). Various characterization tools were used to systematically analyze the microstructure and physicochemical properties of the synthesized aerogel. In addition, the effect of key reaction parameters as well as batch and continuous-flow fixed-bed column experiments were carried out to elucidate the adsorption process. Several functional groups in the biopolymer network, combined with excellent MOF properties, synergistically couple to form an adsorbent with great performance. The mesoporous aerogel activated at 200 °C (CGC-MOF200) exhibited a high specific surface area (819.6 m2/g) that is valuable in providing abundant adsorption active sites that facilitate the efficient adsorption of IBP and NPX. CGC-MOF200 exhibited an excellent removal of IBP and NPX, accounting to 99.28 % and 96.39 %, respectively. The adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Freundlich isotherm models, suggesting heterogeneous and chemisorption adsorption processes. Overall, this work provides new and valuable insights into the development of a promising biopolymer-MOF composite aerogel for environmental remediation.
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- Minseok Kim
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, 300 Main Street, SC 29208, USA; Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, 20 Kwangwoon-Ro, Nowon-Gu, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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Murtaza G, Ahmed Z, Valipour M, Ali I, Usman M, Iqbal R, Zulfiqar U, Rizwan M, Mahmood S, Ullah A, Arslan M, Rehman MHU, Ditta A, Tariq A. Recent trends and economic significance of modified/functionalized biochars for remediation of environmental pollutants. Sci Rep 2024; 14:217. [PMID: 38167973 PMCID: PMC10762257 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50623-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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The pollution of soil and aquatic systems by inorganic and organic chemicals has become a global concern. Economical, eco-friendly, and sustainable solutions are direly required to alleviate the deleterious effects of these chemicals to ensure human well-being and environmental sustainability. In recent decades, biochar has emerged as an efficient material encompassing huge potential to decontaminate a wide range of pollutants from soil and aquatic systems. However, the application of raw biochars for pollutant remediation is confronting a major challenge of not getting the desired decontamination results due to its specific properties. Thus, multiple functionalizing/modification techniques have been introduced to alter the physicochemical and molecular attributes of biochars to increase their efficacy in environmental remediation. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in developing multiple functionalized/modified biochars via biological and other physiochemical techniques. Related mechanisms and further applications of multiple modified biochar in soil and water systems remediation have been discussed and summarized. Furthermore, existing research gaps and challenges are discussed, as well as further study needs are suggested. This work epitomizes the scientific prospects for a complete understanding of employing modified biochar as an efficient candidate for the decontamination of polluted soil and water systems for regenerative development.
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- Ghulam Murtaza
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650500, China
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- Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China.
- Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Cele National Station of Observation and Research for Desert-Grassland Ecosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xinjiang, 848300, China.
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- Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO, 80217, USA
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- Center for Plant Science and Biodiversity, University of Swat, Charbagh, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Government College University, Katcheri Road, Lahore, 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Faculty of Economics and Management, Southwest Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan, 650224, China
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- Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China
- Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Cele National Station of Observation and Research for Desert-Grassland Ecosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xinjiang, 848300, China
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- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
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- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation (INRES), University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
- Department of Seed Science and Technology, Institute of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (IPBB), MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal Dir (U), KPK, Sheringal, Pakistan.
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia.
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- Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi, 830011, Xinjiang, China
- Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Cele National Station of Observation and Research for Desert-Grassland Ecosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xinjiang, 848300, China
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Zhang M, An H, Gu Z, Zhang YC, Wan T, Jiang HR, Zhang FS, Jiang BG, Han N, Wen YQ, Zhang PX. Multifunctional wet-adhesive chitosan/acrylic conduit for sutureless repair of peripheral nerve injuries. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126793. [PMID: 37709238 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The incidence of peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is high worldwide, and a poor prognosis is common. Surgical closure and repair of the affected area are crucial to ensure the effective treatment of peripheral nerve injuries. Despite being the standard treatment approach, reliance on sutures to seal the severed nerve ends introduces several limitations and restrictions. This technique is intricate and time-consuming, and the application of threading and punctate sutures may lead to tissue damage and heightened tension concentrations, thus increasing the risk of fixation failure and local inflammation. This study aimed to develop easily implantable chitosan-based peripheral nerve repair conduits that combine acrylic acid and cleavable N-hydroxysuccinimide to reduce nerve damage during repair. In ex vivo tissue adhesion tests, the conduit achieved maximal interfacial toughness of 705 J m-2 ± 30 J m-2, allowing continuous bridging of the severed nerve ends. Adhesive repair significantly reduces local inflammation caused by conventional sutures, and the positive charge of chitosan disrupts the bacterial cell wall and reduces implant-related infections. This promises to open new avenues for sutureless nerve repair and reliable medical implants.
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- Meng Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry & Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry & Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Daxing Research Institute, School of Chemistry & Biological Engineering, University of Science & Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Peking University People's Hospital, Key Laboratory of Trauma and Neural Regeneration, Peking University, National Center for Trauma Medicine, Beijing 100044, China.
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Cheng X, Luo T, Chu F, Feng B, Zhong S, Chen F, Dong J, Zeng W. Simultaneous detection and removal of mercury (II) using multifunctional fluorescent materials. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 905:167070. [PMID: 37714350 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.167070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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Environmental problems caused by mercury ions are increasing due to growing industrialization, poor enforcement, and inefficient pollutant treatment. Therefore, detecting and removing mercury from the ecological chain is of utmost significance. Currently, a wide range of small molecules and nanomaterials have made remarkable progress in the detection, detoxification, adsorption, and removal of mercury. In this review, we summarized the recent advances in the design and construction of multifunctional materials, detailed their sensing and removing mechanisms, and discussed with emphasis the advantages and disadvantages of different types of sensors. Finally, we elucidated the problems and challenges of current multifunctional materials and further pointed out the direction for the future development of related materials. This review is expected to provide a guideline for researchers to establish a robust strategy for the detection and removal of mercury ionsin the environment.
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- Xiang Cheng
- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; The Molecular Imaging Research Center, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; The Molecular Imaging Research Center, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; The Molecular Imaging Research Center, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; The Molecular Imaging Research Center, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; The Molecular Imaging Research Center, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; The Molecular Imaging Research Center, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; The Molecular Imaging Research Center, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Drug Research for Chronic Diseases, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China; The Molecular Imaging Research Center, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China.
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Kim HS, Choi HJ. Design of a Novel Sericite-Phosphoric Acid Framework for Enhancement of Pb(II) Adsorption. Molecules 2023; 28:7395. [PMID: 37959815 PMCID: PMC10649698 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28217395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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In this study, phosphoric acid was used to attach anions to the weak interlayer structure of sericite, one of the clay minerals composed of a tetrahedral structure of silicate, to increase the adsorption capacity of cations. Natural sericite beads (NSB) and activated sericite beads with phosphoric acid (PSB) were prepared as beads in order to increase reusability and facilitate the separation of adsorbates and adsorbents. Using this, lead (Pb(II)) removal efficiency from an aqueous solution was comparatively analyzed. The pHpzc was 6.43 in NSB but lowered to 3.96 in PSB, confirming that more acidic functional groups were attached to the PSB surface. According to FT-IR analysis, P=O, P-O-C, P=OOH and P-O-P bonds appeared on the surface of the PSB adsorbent, and the peaks of carboxyl groups and OH-groups were large and broad. The maximum adsorption capacity of Langmuir was 52.08 mg/g for NSB and 163.93 mg/g for PSB. The adsorption process was close to physical adsorption for NSB and chemical adsorption for PSB, and both adsorbents were endothermic reactions in nature in that the higher the temperature, the higher the adsorption efficiency. The adsorption mechanism of Pb(II) to PSB was achieved by ion exchange, electrostatic interaction, hydrogen bonding, and complexation. The adsorption of Pb(II) using PSB was not significantly affected by the adsorption of competing ions and showed a high adsorption efficiency of 94% in reuse up to 6 times. This confirms the favorable feasibility of removing Pb(II) from industrial wastewater using PSB.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Catholic Kwandong University, Beomil-ro 579 beon-gil, Gangneung-si 25601, Republic of Korea;
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Islam MS, Roy H, Ahmed T, Firoz SH, Chang SX. Surface-modified graphene oxide-based composites for advanced sequestration of basic blue 41 from aqueous solution. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 340:139827. [PMID: 37586493 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Advanced materials for the efficient treatment of textile wastewater need to be developed for the sustainable growth of the textile industry. In this study, graphene oxide (GO) was modified by the incorporation of natural clay (bentonite) and mixed metal oxide (copper-cobalt oxide) to produce GO-based binary and ternary composites. Two binary composites, GO/bentonite and GO/Cu-Co Ox (oxide), and one ternary composite, GO/bentonite/Cu-Co Ox, were characterized by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis. The adsorption efficiency of these composites was evaluated against a cationic dye, Basic Blue 41 (BB41). The composites had several surface functional groups, and the ternary composite had tubular porous structures formed by the cross-linking of the bentonite and GO planes. The BET surface area of the ternary composite was 50% higher than that of the GO. The BB41 removals were 92, 89, 80, and 69% for GO/bentonite/Cu-Co oxide, GO/bentonite, GO and GO/Cu-Co oxide, respectively. The pseudo-2nd-order and intraparticle diffusion models best describe the kinetics results, indicating chemisorption and slow pore diffusion-controlled adsorption processes. The Langmuir isotherm-derived adsorption capacity of GO/bentonite/Cu-Co oxide was 351.1 mg/g, which was very close to the measured value. After five consecutive cycles, the ternary composite retained 90% BB41 removal efficiency compared to its 1st cycle. Electrostatic interaction and pore diffusion were predicted to be the controlling mechanisms for the adsorption of the BB41. The GO-based ternary composite can be a feasible and scalable adsorbent for BB41 in wastewater treatment.
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- Md Shahinoor Islam
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E3, Canada.
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Siddiqi SA, Rahman S, Al-Mamun A, Nayak JK, Sana A, Baawain MS. A new treatment step of bioelectrochemically treated leachate using natural clay adsorption towards sustainable leachate treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:111903-111915. [PMID: 37540418 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28997-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Standalone and combined leachate treatment mechanisms suffer from low treatment efficiencies due to leachate's complex, toxic, and recalcitrant nature. Bioelectrochemical system (BES) was used for the first time to investigate the treatment of leachate mixed wastewater (WW) (i.e., diluted leachate, DL) (DL ≈ L:WW = 1:4) to minimize these complexities. A natural clay (palygorskite) was used as adsorbent material for further treatment on the BES effluent (EBES) while using two different masses and sizes (i.e., 3 g and 6 g of raw crushed clay (RCC) and 75 μ of sieved clay (75 μSC)). According to bioelectrochemical performance, BES, when operated with low external resistance (Rext = 1 Ω) (BES 1), showed a high removal of COD and NH3-N with 28% and 36%, respectively. On the other hand, a high Rext (100 Ω, BES 100) resulted in low removal of NH3-N with 10% but revealed high COD removal by 78.26%. Moreover, the 6 g doses of 75 μSC and RCC showed the maximum COD removals of 62% and 38% and showed the maximum removal of NH3-N with an average range of 40% for both sizes. After efficient desorption, both clay sizes resulted in regeneration performance which was observed with high COD (75%) and NH3-N (34%) on EBES. Therefore, when BES and clay adsorption technique sequentially treated and achieved with combined removal of ~ 98% for COD and ~ 80% of NH3-N, it demonstrated an efficient treatment method for DL treatment.
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- Sajjad Ahmad Siddiqi
- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 33, P.C. 123, Al-Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
- Global Enviroquest LLC, P.O. Box 1530, P.C. 121, Azaiba, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 33, P.C. 123, Al-Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
- Department of Civil Engineering, East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 33, P.C. 123, Al-Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 33, P.C. 123, Al-Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
- Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 33, P.C. 123, Al-Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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Bujdák J. Controversial Issues Related to Dye Adsorption on Clay Minerals: A Critical Review. Molecules 2023; 28:6951. [PMID: 37836793 PMCID: PMC10574638 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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This critical review points out the most serious and problematic issues to be found in the literature on the adsorption of dyes on clay minerals. The introduction draws attention to the fundamental problems, namely the insufficient characterization of adsorbents, the influence of impurities on the adsorption of dyes, and the choice of inappropriate models for the description of the very complex systems that clay minerals and their systems represent. This paper discusses the main processes accompanying adsorption in colloidal systems of clay minerals. The relationship between the stability of the colloidal systems and the adsorption of dye molecules is analyzed. The usual methodological procedures for determining and evaluating the adsorption of dyes are critically reviewed. A brief overview and examples of modified clay minerals and complex systems for the adsorption of organic dyes are summarized. This review is a guide for avoiding some faults in characterizing the adsorption of organic dyes on clay minerals, to improve the procedure for determining adsorption, to evaluate results correctly, and to find an appropriate theoretical interpretation. The main message of this article is a critical analysis of the current state of the research in this field, but at the same time, it is a guide on how to avoid the most common problems and mistakes.
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- Juraj Bujdák
- Department of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia; ; Tel.: +421-2-9014-9602
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, 845 36 Bratislava, Slovakia
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Escudero-Curiel S, Giráldez A, Pazos M, Sanromán Á. From Waste to Resource: Valorization of Lignocellulosic Agri-Food Residues through Engineered Hydrochar and Biochar for Environmental and Clean Energy Applications-A Comprehensive Review. Foods 2023; 12:3646. [PMID: 37835298 PMCID: PMC10572264 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Agri-food residues or by-products have increased their contribution to the global tally of unsustainably generated waste. These residues, characterized by their inherent physicochemical properties and rich in lignocellulosic composition, are progressively being recognized as valuable products that align with the principles of zero waste and circular economy advocated for by different government entities. Consequently, they are utilized as raw materials in other industrial sectors, such as the notable case of environmental remediation. This review highlights the substantial potential of thermochemical valorized agri-food residues, transformed into biochar and hydrochar, as versatile adsorbents in wastewater treatment and as promising alternatives in various environmental and energy-related applications. These materials, with their enhanced properties achieved through tailored engineering techniques, offer competent solutions with cost-effective and satisfactory results in applications in various environmental contexts such as removing pollutants from wastewater or green energy generation. This sustainable approach not only addresses environmental concerns but also paves the way for a more eco-friendly and resource-efficient future, making it an exciting prospect for diverse applications.
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- CINTECX, Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidade de Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; (S.E.-C.); (A.G.); (M.P.)
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Wang Y, Xie W, Xie F. Removal of Cadmium(II) by hydrated manganese dioxide: behaviour and mechanism at different pH. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2023; 44:3544-3562. [PMID: 35392767 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2022.2064240] [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: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Homogeneous precipitation was proposed to prepare hydrated manganese dioxide (HMO) with KMnO4 as oxidant, NaCl as reductant and HNO3 as reaction auxiliary. HMO was applied to remove Cd(II) and the effect of contact time, initial concentration, adsorbent dose and pH value on adsorption efficiency were investigated. The removal mechanisms at various pH values were analysed in detail. Adsorption thermodynamics parameters were calculated as ΔG < 0, ΔH > 0 and ΔS > 0, which meant that the adsorption process was endothermic. The result of adsorption kinetics indicated the adsorption process conformed to pseudo-second-order kinetics. When adsorbing Cd(II) with initial concentration equaling 100 mg·L-1, the activation energy (Ea) was 62.740 kJ·mol-1. The Langmuir model could describe adsorption behaviour on HMO better than the Freundlich model, indicating that the adsorption sites of HMO were homogeneous and that single-layer adsorption was a dominant way in this process. The maximum adsorption capacity of Cd(II) on MnO2 calculated by the Langmuir model was 267 mg·g-1. The adsorbent HMO could be recycled and reused for several times with a high efficiency above 70% by adding HCl. SEM, EDS, FTIR and XPS were used to analyse the mechanisms of removal of Cd(II) at pH = 3,7 and 10. The mechanisms included electrostatic attraction, ion exchange and chemical precipitation. With pH increasing, the zeta potential decreased and the surface negative charge increased, promoting Cd(II) removal through enhanced electrostatic attraction. Meanwhile, ion exchange mechanisms including inner-sphere complexation and outer-sphere complexation occurred during adsorption process at different pH.
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- Yao Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- International Department, High School of South China Normal University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Adel M, El Naggar AMA, Bakry A, Hilal MH, El-Zahhar AA, Taha MH, Marey A. Decoration of polystyrene with nanoparticles of cobalt hydroxide as new composites for the removal of Fe(iii) and methylene blue from industrial wastewater. RSC Adv 2023; 13:25334-25349. [PMID: 37622016 PMCID: PMC10445594 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03794k] [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: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Effluent water from different industries is considered one of the most serious environmental pollutants due to its non-safe disposal. Therefore, proper treatment methods for such wastewater are strongly stimulated for its potential reuse in industries or agriculture. This study introduces a composite fabricated via doping of polystyrene with nanoparticles of cobalt hydroxide as a novel adsorbent for dye and heavy metal decontamination from wastewater. The adsorbent fabrication involves the preparation of polystyrene via high-internal phase emulation (HIPE) polymerization followed by its intercalation with particles of alkali cobalt. The chemical composition and structural properties of the synthesized composite were confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Moreover, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and N2 adsorption-desorption surface area analysis were performed to identify the surface and morphological characteristics of the composite. Then, the ability of this structure toward the removal of methylene blue dye (MB) and heavy metal (iron iii) species from waste aqueous solutions was investigated. Successful elimination for both MB and Fe(iii) was achieved by the presented composite. Elevated adsorption capacities of 75.2 and 112.3 mg g-1, toward MB and Fe(iii) respectively, were detected for the presented polymer-metal hydroxide composite. The increased values of the composite are attributed to the presence of both organic and inorganic functional groups within its structure. Kinetic and isotherm studies for the removal of both cationic species revealed that adsorption processes fit the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model. Additionally, thermodynamics measurements indicated that the adsorption process of methylene blue and Fe ions is feasible, spontaneous, physisorption, and endothermic.
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- Chemistry Departments, Faculty of Science, Helwan University Cairo Egypt
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- Chemistry Departments, Faculty of Science, Helwan University Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University Abha 9004 Saudi Arabia
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- Nuclear Materials Authority P.O. Box 530, El Maddi Cairo Egypt
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- Department of Basic Science, The Valley Higher Institute for Engineering & Technology Al-Obour 11828 Egypt
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Wang L, Luo D, Hamdaoui O, Vasseghian Y, Momotko M, Boczkaj G, Kyzas GZ, Wang C. Bibliometric analysis and literature review of ultrasound-assisted degradation of organic pollutants. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 876:162551. [PMID: 36878295 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Ultrasound as a clean, efficient, and cheap technique gains special attention in wastewater treatment. Ultrasound alone or coupled with hybrid processes have been widely studied for the treatment of pollutants in wastewater. Thus, it is essential to conduct a review about the research development and trends on this emerging technique. This work presents a bibliometric analysis of the topic associated with multiple tools such as Bibliometrix package, CiteSpace, and VOSviewer. The literature sources from 2000 to 2021 were collected from Web of Science database, and the data of 1781 documents were selected for bibliometric analysis in respect to publication trends, subject categories, journals, authors, institutions, as well as countries. Detailed analysis of keywords in respect to co-occurrence network, keyword clusters, and citation bursts was conducted to reveal the research hotspot and future directions. The development of the topic can be divided into three stages, and the rapid development begins from 2014. The leading subject category is Chemistry Multidisciplinary, followed by Environmental Sciences, Engineering Chemical, Engineering Environmental, Chemistry Physical, and Acoustics, and there exists difference in the publications of different categories. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry is the most productive journal (14.75 %). China is the leading country (30.26 %), followed by Iran (15.67 %) and India (12.35 %). The top 3 authors are Parag Gogate, Oualid Hamdaoui, and Masoud Salavati-Niasari. There exists close cooperation between countries and researchers. Analysis of highly cited papers and keywords gives a better understanding of the topic. Ultrasound can be employed to assist various processes such as Fenton-like process, electrochemical process, and photocatalysis for degradation of emerging organic pollutants for wastewater treatment. Research topics in this field evolve from typical studies on ultrasonic assisted degradation to latest studies on hybrid processes including photocatalysis for pollutants degradation. Additionally, ultrasound-assisted synthesis of nanocomposite photocatalysts receives increasing attention. The potential research directions include sonochemistry in pollutant removal, hydrodynamic cavitation, ultrasound-assisted Fenton or persulfate processes, electrochemical oxidation, and photocatalytic process.
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- Luyao Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, 11421 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Soongsil University, Seoul, 06978, South Korea; School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Department of Sustainable Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Proccess Engineering and Chemical Technology, Gdansk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, 80 - 233 Gdansk, Poland
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- Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Sanitary Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, 80 - 233, Gdansk, Poland; EkoTech Center, Gdansk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, 80 - 233 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, International Hellenic University, GR-654 04 Kavala, Greece
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Bouaziz N, Kouira O, Aouaini F, Bukhari L, Knani S, Znaidia S, Lamine AB. Adsorption of antibiotics by bentonite-chitosan composite: Phenomenological modeling and physical investigation of the adsorption process. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125156. [PMID: 37270136 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125156] [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: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The increased use of antibiotics worldwide turned into a serious preoccupation due to their environmental and health impacts. Since the majority of antibiotic residuals are hardly eliminated from wastewater, based on usual methods, other treatments receive considerable attention. Adsorption is known as the most effective method of the treatment of antibiotics. In this paper, the adsorption isotherms of doripenem, ampicillin, and amoxicillin on bentonite-chitosan composite are determined at three temperatures, T = 303.15, 313.15 and 323.15 K, which are used to achieve a theoretical investigation of the removal phenomenon, based on a statistical physics theory. Three analytical models are utilized to describe the AMO, AMP, and DOR adsorption phenomena at the molecular level. From the fitting results, all antibiotic adsorption on a BC adsorbent is associated with the monolayer formation with one type of site. Concerning the number of adsorbed molecules per site (n), it is concluded that multi-docking (n < 1) and multi-molecular (n > 1) phenomena are feasible for AMO, AMP, and DOR adsorption on BC. The adsorption amounts at saturation of the BC adsorbent, deduced by the monolayer model, are found to be 70.4-88.0 mg/g for doripenem, 57.8-79.2 mg/g for ampicillin and 38.6-67.5 mg/g for amoxicillin indicating that the antibiotics adsorption performance of BC was greatly depended on temperature where the adsorption capacities increased with the increment of this operating variable. All adsorption systems are demonstrated by a calculation of the energy of adsorption, considering that the extrication of these pollutants implies physical interactions. The thermodynamic interpretation confirms the spontaneous and feasible nature of the adsorption of the three antibiotics on BC adsorbent. In brief, BC sample is regarded as a promising adsorbent to extract antibiotics from water and presents important potentials to be effected in wastewater handling at industrial level.
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- Nadia Bouaziz
- Laboratory of Quantum and Statistical Physics LR 18 ES 18, Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, Environnement Street, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia.
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- Laboratory of Quantum and Statistical Physics LR 18 ES 18, Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, Environnement Street, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia.
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- College of Sciences and Arts in Mahayel Asir, Department of Physics, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Quantum and Statistical Physics LR 18 ES 18, Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, Environnement Street, 5019 Monastir, Tunisia
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Pei X, Li T, He Y, Wong PK, Zeng G, Tang Y, Jia X, Peng X. Adsorbed copper on urea modified activated biochar catalyzed H 2O 2 for oxidative degradation of sulfadiazine:Degradation mechanism and toxicity assessment. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 342:118196. [PMID: 37209646 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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The combined pollution of heavy metals and organic compounds usually occurs simultaneously and induces high toxicity. The technology of simultaneous removal of combined pollution is lacking and the removal mechanism is not clear. Sulfadiazine (SD), a widely used antibiotic, was used as a model contaminant. Urea modified sludge-based biochar (USBC) was prepared and used to catalyze H2O2 to remove the combined pollution of Cu2+ and sulfadiazine (SD) without causing secondary pollution. After 2 h, the removal rates of SD and Cu2+ were 100 and 64.8%, respectively. Cu2+ adsorbed on the surface of USBC accelerated the activation of H2O2 by the USBC catalyzed by CO bond to produce hydroxyl radical (•OH) and single oxygen (1O2) to degrade SD. Twenty-three intermediate products were detected, most of which were completely decomposed into CO2 and H2O. The toxicity was significantly reduced in the combined polluted system. This study highlights the potential of the low-cost technology based on sludge reuse and its inherent significance in reducing the toxic risk of combined pollution in the environment.
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- Xiangyang Pei
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Yellow River Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China; Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Karkoosh H, Vithanage M, Sarmah AK. The role of anthocyanin and kaolinite in modifying cabbage leaves biochar for removal of potentially toxic elements and pharmaceutical from aqueous solution. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 325:121435. [PMID: 36924915 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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We investigated the feasibility of two novel engineered biochar composites by pyrolyzing cabbage leaves at 350 °C after pre-treating them with anthocyanin, followed by a post-treatment with kaolinite for the removal of two potentially toxic elements (copper and lead) and a pharmaceutical compound, metoprolol. Results showed that the Kaolinite-biochar composite (KB) exhibited the highest adsorption capacity, 188.67 and 48.07 mg/g for Pb and Cu at pH 5, and the anthocyanin-biochar composite (AB) exhibited the highest adsorption capacity: 41.15 mg/g for metoprolol at pH 6, compared to raw biochar respectively. The enhancement of the adsorption of heavy metal and metoprolol by KB and AB was due to an increase in certain oxygen functional groups, as confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results. The pseudo-second order kinetic model, along with Langmuir isotherm model, best described the kinetic and the isotherms for Pb, Cu and metoprolol in KB and AB composites, respectively. FTIR, XPS, and zeta potential measurements indicated that the sorption mechanisms involved electrostatic interaction, ion exchange, and complexation for the metals, while electrostatic interaction, H-bonding, π-πinteraction, and hydrophobic bonding were postulated as the contributing mechanisms in the sorption process of metoprolol. Anthocyanin and kaolinite could potentially be considered as alternative sustainable materials for modifying raw biochar and remediating toxic elements and pharmaceuticals in aqueous media.
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- Hasan Karkoosh
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1072, New Zealand
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- Ecosphere Resilience Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, 10250, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1072, New Zealand.
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Cai P, Chen Q, Du W, Yang S, Li J, Cai H, Zhao X, Sun W, Xu N, Wang J. Deciphering the dynamics of metal and antibiotic resistome profiles under different metal(loid) contamination levels. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 455:131567. [PMID: 37167868 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Metal(loid) contaminations pose considerable threats to ecological security and public health, yet little is known about the dynamics of metal resistance genes (MRGs) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) under different metal(loid) contamination levels. Here, we provided a systematic investigation of MRGs and ARGs in three zones (Zones I, II, and III) with different metal(loid) contamination levels across an abandoned sewage reservoir. More diverse MRGs and ARGs were detected from the high-contaminated Zone I and the moderate-contaminated Zone II, while the abundant MGEs (mobile genetic elements) potentially enhanced the horizontal gene transfer potential and the resistome diversity in Zone I. Particularly, resistome hosts represented by Thiobacillus, Ramlibacter, and Dyella were prevalent in Zone II, promoting the vertical gene transfer of MRGs and ARGs. The highest health risk of ARGs was predicted for Zone I (about 7.58% and 0.48% of ARGs classified into Rank I and Rank II, respectively), followed by Zone II (2.11% and 0%) and Zone III (0% and 0%). However, the ARGs co-occurring with MRGs might exhibit low proportions and low health risks (all were Rank IV) in the three zones. Overall, these findings uncovered the dynamic responses of resistomes and their hosts to different metal(loid) contamination levels, contributing to formulating accurate management and bioremediation countermeasures for various metal(loid) contaminated environments.
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- Pinggui Cai
- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, PR China; School of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China
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- College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100871, PR China.
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Flores-Céspedes F, Villafranca-Sánchez M, Fernández-Pérez M. Alginate-Bentonite-Based Hydrogels Designed to Obtain Controlled-Release Formulations of Dodecyl Acetate. Gels 2023; 9:gels9050388. [PMID: 37232979 DOI: 10.3390/gels9050388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Dodecyl acetate (DDA), a volatile compound present in insect sex pheromones, was incorporated into alginate-based granules to obtain controlled-release formulations (CRFs). In this research, not only was the effect of adding bentonite to the basic alginate-hydrogel formulation studied, but also that of the encapsulation efficiency on the release rate of DDA in laboratory and field experiments. DDA encapsulation efficiency increased as the alginate/bentonite ratio increased. From the preliminary volatilization experiments, a linear relationship was found between the DDA release percentage and the amount of bentonite present in the alginate CRFs. Laboratory kinetic volatilization experiments showed that the selected alginate-bentonite formulation (DDAB75A10) exhibited a prolonged DDA release profile. The value of the diffusional exponent obtained from the Ritger and Peppas model (n = 0.818) indicated that the release process follows a non-Fickian or anomalous transport mechanism. Field volatilization experiments showed a steady release of DDA over time from the alginate-based hydrogels tested. This result, together with those obtained from the laboratory release experiments, allowed the obtainment of a set of parameters to improve the preparation of alginate-based CRFs for the use of volatile biological molecules, such as DDA, in agricultural biological control programs.
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- Francisco Flores-Céspedes
- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3), Crta. Sacramento s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3), Crta. Sacramento s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Agrifood Campus of International Excellence (ceiA3), Crta. Sacramento s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain
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Duarte EDV, Vieira WT, Góes RO, de Azevedo LEC, Vieira MGA, da Silva MGC, de Carvalho SML. Amazon raw clay as a precursor of a clay-based adsorbent: experimental study and DFT analysis for the adsorption of Basic Yellow 2 dye. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:62602-62624. [PMID: 36947378 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26454-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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A clay-based adsorbent (CBA) was purified from a sustainable precursor (raw clay, RC), which was obtained from the Amazon region in Brazil. The CBA was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Brunauer-Emmet-Teller surface area (SBET, RC = 23.386 m2.g-1, CBA = 33.020 m2.g-1), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), cation exchange capacity (CEC, CBA = 44.75 cmol/kg), and point of zero charge analyses (pHPZC, CBA = 2.20). Subsequently, CBA was used to adsorb basic yellow 2 (BY2) dye from aqueous solutions. A CBA dosage (1 g/L), initial concentration of dye (C0 = 15 mg/L), and pH (5.6) were ideal conditions for the BY2 dye removal of ~ 98%. The BY2 kinetics was better represented by the pseudo-first-order (PFO) model while the BY2 equilibrium was well represented by the Sips model, with a maximum adsorption capacity of qms = 18.04 mg/g at 28 °C. The negative values of ΔG° and ΔH° showed that the studied process is spontaneous and exothermic, while the values of isosteric heat (∆Hst, -16 to -20 kJ/mol) suggest a predominance of physical interactions. The molecular chemical reactivity of BY2 was investigated using quantum chemical descriptors calculated based on Density Functional Theory (DFT) optimization of the dye molecule, and the results revealed a large energy gap value (4.3900 eV) and considerable chemical hardness (η = 2.1950 eV). Therefore, the correlation between DFT and experimental results consistently sustains that BY2 dye tends to be adsorbed on the CBA surface by electrostatic interactions, thus, this is the possible adsorption mechanism of this process.
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- Emanuele D V Duarte
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas, Av. Albert Einstein, Nº 500, CEP: 13083-970, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas, Av. Albert Einstein, Nº 500, CEP: 13083-970, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Pará, Rua Augusto Corrêa, Nº 01, CEP: 66075-110, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- PostGraduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Pará, Rua Augusto Corrêa, Nº 01, CEP: 66075-110, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas, Av. Albert Einstein, Nº 500, CEP: 13083-970, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas, Av. Albert Einstein, Nº 500, CEP: 13083-970, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- PostGraduate Program in Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Pará, Rua Augusto Corrêa, Nº 01, CEP: 66075-110, Belém, Pará, Brazil
- School of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Pará, Rua Augusto Corrêa, Nº 01, CEP: 66075-110, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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Cosano D, Esquivel D, Romero-Salguero FJ, Jiménez-Sanchidrián C, Ruiz JR. Carboxymethylcellulose/Hydrotalcite Bionanocomposites as Paraben Sorbents. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:5294-5305. [PMID: 37022353 PMCID: PMC10849270 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c03265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In this work, we synthesized several bionanocomposites of hydrotalcites containing carboxymethylcellulose as interlayer anion (HT-CMC) to be used as sorbents for parabens, a family of emergent pollutants (specifically, for 4-methyl-, 4-propyl- and 4-benzylparaben). Bionanocomposites were obtained by ultrasound-assisted coprecipitation and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, fourier transform infrared and raman spectroscopies, elemental and thermogravimetric analysis, scanning and transmission electron microscopies and X-ray fluorescence. All materials proved to be efficient sorbents for parabens through a process conforming to a pseudo second-order kinetics. The experimental adsorption data fitted the Freundlich model very closely and were also highly correlated with the Temkin model. The effects of pH, adsorbate concentration, amount of sorbent and temperature on the adsorption process was evaluated, obtaining the best results for methylparaben adsorption at pH 7, 25 mg of adsorbent and 348 K. The sorbent, HT-CMC-3, showed the highest adsorption capacity (>70%) for methylparaben. Furthermore, a reusability study showed that the bionanocomposite is reusable after its regeneration with methanol. The sorbent still retained its adsorption capacity for up to 5 times with a little loss of efficiency (<5%).
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- Daniel Cosano
- Departamento de Química
Orgánica, Instituto Químico para la Energía y
el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Marie Curie, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Departamento de Química
Orgánica, Instituto Químico para la Energía y
el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Marie Curie, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Departamento de Química
Orgánica, Instituto Químico para la Energía y
el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Marie Curie, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Departamento de Química
Orgánica, Instituto Químico para la Energía y
el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Marie Curie, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Departamento de Química
Orgánica, Instituto Químico para la Energía y
el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Córdoba, Campus de Rabanales, Edificio Marie Curie, E-14071 Córdoba, Spain
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Srivastava RK, Shetti NP, Reddy KR, Nadagouda MN, Badawi M, Bonilla-Petriciolet A, Aminabhavi TM. Valorization of biowastes for clean energy production, environmental depollution and soil fertility. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 332:117410. [PMID: 36731419 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The mother earth is a source of natural resources that, in conjunction with anthropogenic activities, generates a wide spectrum of different biowastes. These biomaterials can be used as low-cost raw feedstock to produce bioenergy, value-added products, and other commodities. However, the improper management and disposal of these biowastes can generate relevant environmental impacts. Consequently, it is imperative to explore alternative technologies for the valorization and exploitation of these wastes to obtain benefits for the society. This review covers different aspects related to valorization of biowastes and their applications in water pollution, soil fertility and green energy generation. The classification and characteristics of different biowastes (biosolids, animal wastes and effluents, plant biomass, wood and green wastes) including their main generation sources are discussed. Different technologies (e.g., pyrolysis, hydrothermal carbonization, anaerobic digestion, gasification, biodrying) for the transformation and valorization of these residues are also analyzed. The application of biowastes in soil fertility, environmental pollution and energy production are described and illustrative examples are provided. Finally, the challenges related to implement low-cost and sustainable biowaste management strategies are highlighted. It was concluded that reliable simulation studies are required to optimize all the logistic stages of management chain of these residues considering the constraints generated from the economic, environmental and social aspects of the biowaste generation sources and their locations. The recollection and sorting of biowastes are key parameters to minimize the costs associated to their management and valorization. Also, the concepts of Industry 4.0 can contribute to achieve a successful commercial production of the value-added products obtained from the biowaste valorization. Overall, this review provides a general outlook of biowaste management and its valorization in the current context of circular economy.
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- Rajesh K Srivastava
- Department of Biotechnology, GIT, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Deemed to Be University), Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, 530045, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubballi, 580 031, Karnataka, India; University Center for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, 140413, Panjab, India
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 45324, USA
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- Laboratoire de Physique et Chimie Théoriques, UMR 7019 - CNRS, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes, 20256, Aguascalientes, Mexico.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, KLE Technological University, Vidyanagar, Hubballi, 580 031, Karnataka, India.
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Guan X, Zhang B, Liu S, An M, Han Q, Li D, Rao P. Facile degradation of chitosan-sodium alginate-chromium (III) gel in relation to leather re-tanning and filling. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 240:124437. [PMID: 37060985 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124437] [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: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023]
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Natural polysaccharide hydrogel, exemplified by chitosan‑sodium alginate (CS-SA), has been prevailing in adsorption of chromium (III) (Cr(III)) containing contaminant. However, the traditional desorption of CS-SA-Cr(III) to recycle the adsorbent faces the problems including chemical desorbents secondary pollution, resource waste of the terminal CS-SA adsorbents, and tedious work of reusing the desorbed Cr(III). Herein, the adsorption product, CS-SA-Cr(III) gel, was degraded to CS/SA/Cr(III) sol and applied in leather re-tanning and filling processes directly. To achieve this goal, three degradation methods were used to transform the gel to sol. Due to the excellent overall performance of the CS/SA/Cr(III)-HMD4 sol (obtained by the hydrothermal-mechanical degradation method for 4 h (HMD4)), including wide size and distribution range, moderate viscosity (54 ± 3.1 mPa·s), high electronegativity (-38.6 ± 5.8 mV), and good stability, the resultant leather after re-tanning and filling by the sol achieved fascinating properties such as good thermal stability (Ts, 116.8 ± 1.8 °C; Td, 94.2 ± 1.7 °C), mechanical performance (tensile strength, 6.9 ± 0.52 MPa; elongation at break, 95 ± 3.0 %), and superduper thickening rate (31.8 %). Moreover, the mechanism of good re-tanning and filling effects was deciphered. Therefore, this work intends to overcome the limitation of traditional desorption technology and further realizes the high-valued application of the exhausted CS-SA-Cr(III) in leather re-tanning and filling processes.
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- Xiaoyu Guan
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China; Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu 610065, PR China.
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China
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- Chengdu Decoli Polymer Materials Corporation Limited, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Key Laboratory of Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology for Chemical Industry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Industrial Auxiliary Chemistry and Technology, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power & Mechatronic System, Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province, Center for X-Mechanics, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, PR China.
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Li H, Wang J, Yue D, Wang J, Tang C, Zhang L. The Adsorption Behaviors and Mechanisms of Humic Substances by Thermally Oxidized Graphitic Carbon Nitride. TOXICS 2023; 11:369. [PMID: 37112596 PMCID: PMC10142187 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11040369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Thermal oxidation is efficient for enhancing the photocatalysis performance of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), while its effect on adsorption performance has not been fully studied, which is crucial to the application of g-C3N4 as adsorbents and photocatalysts. In this study, thermal oxidation was used to prepare sheet-like g-C3N4 (TCN), and its application for adsorption of humic acids (HA) and fulvic acids (FA) was evaluated. The results showed that thermal oxidation clearly affected the properties of TCN. After thermal oxidation, the adsorption performance of TCN was enhanced significantly, and the adsorption amount of HA increased from 63.23 (the bulk g-C3N4) to 145.35 mg/g [TCN prepared at 600 °C (TCN-600)]. Based on fitting results using the Sips model, the maximum adsorption amounts of TCN-600 for HA and FA were 327.88 and 213.58 mg/g, respectively. The adsorption for HA and FA was markedly affected by pH, alkaline, and alkaline earth metals due to electrostatic interactions. The major adsorption mechanisms included electrostatic interactions, π-π interactions, hydrogen bonding, along with a special pH-dependent conformation (for HA). These findings implied that TCN prepared from environmental-friendly thermal oxidation showed promising prospects for humic substances (HSs) adsorption in natural water and wastewater.
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- Hongxin Li
- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam 999077, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Nazir MH, Al-Marzouqi AH, Ahmed W, Zaneldin E. The potential of adopting natural fibers reinforcements for fused deposition modeling: Characterization and implications. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15023. [PMID: 37089374 PMCID: PMC10113796 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Natural fibers or their derivatives have gained significant attention as green fillers or reinforcement materials due to their abundant availability, environment-friendly nature and biodegradability for sustainable development. Despite the availability of modern alternatives such as concrete, glass-fiber/resin composites, steel, and plastics, there is still considerable demand for naturally occurring based materials for different applications due to their low cost, durability, strength, heat, sound, and fire-resistance characteristics. 3D printing has provided a novel approach to the development and advancement of natural fiber-based composite materials, as well as an important platform for the advancement of biomass materials toward intelligentization and industrialization. The features of 3D printing, particularly fast prototyping and small start-up, allow the easy fabrication of materials for a wide range of applications. This review highlights the current progress and potential commercial applications of 3D printed composites reinforced with natural fibers or biomass. This study discussed that 3D printing technology can be effectively utilized for different applications, including producing electroactive papers, fuel cell membranes, adhesives, wastewater treatment, biosensors, and its potential applications in the automobile, building, and construction industries. The research in the literature showed that even if the field of 3D printing has advanced significantly, problems still need to be solved, such as material incompatibility and material cost. Further studies could be conducted to improve and adapt the methods to work with various materials. More effort should be put into developing affordable printer technologies and materials that work with these printers to broaden the applications for 3D printed objects.
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Doyo AN, Kumar R, Barakat MA. Facile Synthesis of the Polyaniline@Waste Cellulosic Nanocomposite for the Efficient Decontamination of Copper(II) and Phenol from Wastewater. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1014. [PMID: 36985909 PMCID: PMC10059074 DOI: 10.3390/nano13061014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The existence of heavy metals and organic pollutants in wastewater is a threat to the ecosystem and a challenge for researchers to remove using common technology. Herein, a facile one-step in situ oxidative polymerization synthesis method has been used to fabricate polyaniline@waste cellulosic nanocomposite adsornt, polyaniline-embedded waste tissue paper (PANI@WTP) to remove copper(II) and phenol from the aqueous solution. The structural and surface properties of the synthesized materials were examined by XRD, FTIR, TEM, and a zeta potential analyzer. The scavenging of the Cu(II) and phenol onto the prepared materials was investigated as a function of interaction time, pollutant concentration, and solution pH. Advanced kinetics and isotherms modeling is used to explore the Cu(II) ion and phenol adsorption mechanisms. The synthesized PANI@WTP adsorbent showed a high intake capacity for Cu(II) than phenol, with the maximum calculated adsorption capacity of 605.20 and 501.23 mg g-1, respectively. The Langmuir equilibrium isotherm model is well-fitted for Cu(II) and phenol adsorption onto the PANI@WTP. The superior scavenging capability of the PANI@WTP for Cu(II) and phenol could be explained based on the host-guest interaction forces and large active sites. Moreover, the efficiency of the PANI@WTP for Cu(II) and phenol scavenging was excellent even after the five cycles of regeneration.
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Teng D, Jin P, Guo W, Liu J, Wang W, Li P, Cao Y, Zhang L, Zhang Y. Recyclable Magnetic Iron Immobilized onto Chitosan with Bridging Cu Ion for the Enhanced Adsorption of Methyl Orange. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052307. [PMID: 36903554 PMCID: PMC10005193 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052307] [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: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Chitosan (CS) is a natural and low-cost adsorbent for capturing metal ions and organic compounds. However, the high solubility of CS in acidic solution would make it difficult to recycle the adsorbent from the liquid phase. In this study, the CS/Fe3O4 was prepared via Fe3O4 nanoparticles immobilized onto a CS surface, and the DCS/Fe3O4-Cu was further fabricated after surface modification and the adsorption of Cu ions. The meticulously tailored material displayed the sub-micron size of an agglomerated structure with numerous magnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles. During the adsorption of methyl orange (MO), the DCS/Fe3O4-Cu delivered a superior removal efficiency of 96.4% at 40 min, which is more than twice the removal efficiency of 38.7% for pristine CS/Fe3O4. At an initial MO concentration of 100 mg L-1, the DCS/Fe3O4-Cu exhibited the maximum adsorption capacity of 144.60 mg g-1. The experimental data were well explained by the pseudo-second-order model and Langmuir isotherm, suggesting the dominant monolayer adsorption. The composite adsorbent still maintained a large removal rate of 93.5% after five regeneration cycles. This work develops an effective strategy to simultaneously achieve high adsorption performance and convenient recyclability for wastewater treatment.
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- Daoguang Teng
- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Correspondence: (L.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Correspondence: (L.Z.); (Y.Z.)
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Advancements in Clay Materials for Trace Level Determination and Remediation of Phenols from Wastewater: A Review. SEPARATIONS 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/separations10020125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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The wide spread of phenols and their toxicity in the environment pose a severe threat to the existence and sustainability of living organisms. Rapid detection of these pollutants in wastewaters has attracted the attention of researchers from various fields of environmental science and engineering. Discoveries regarding materials and method developments are deemed necessary for the effective detection and remediation of wastewater. Although various advanced materials such as organic and inorganic materials have been developed, secondary pollution due to material leaching has become a major concern. Therefore, a natural-based material is preferable. Clay is one of the potential natural-based sorbents for the detection and remediation of phenols. It has a high porosity and polarity, good mechanical strength, moisture resistance, chemical and thermal stability, and cation exchange capacity, which will benefit the detection and adsorptive removal of phenols. Several attempts have been made to improve the capabilities of natural clay as sorbent. This manuscript will discuss the potential of clays as sorbents for the remediation of phenols. The activation, modification, and application of clays have been discussed. The achievements, challenges, and concluding remarks were provided.
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Xia C, Ye H, Wu Y, Garalleh HA, Garaleh M, Sharma A, Pugazhendhi A. Nanofibrous/biopolymeric membrane a sustainable approach to remove organic micropollutants: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 314:137663. [PMID: 36581125 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Aquifers are severely polluted with organic and inorganic pollutants, posing a serious threat to the global ecological system's balance. While various traditional methods are available, the development of innovative methods for effluent treatment and reuse is critical. Polymers have recently been widely used in a variety of industry sectors due to their unique properties. Biopolymers are a biodegradable material that is also a viable alternative to synthetic polymers. Biopolymers are preferably obtained from cellulose and carrageenan molecules from various biological sources. While compared with conventional non-biodegradable polymeric materials, the biopolymer possesses unique characteristics such as renewability, cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. The improvements towards the biopolymeric (natural) membranes have also been thoroughly discussed. The use of nanofillers to stabilise and improve the effectiveness of biopolymeric membranes in the elimination of organic pollutants is one of the most recent developments. This was discovered that the majority of biopolymeric membranes technology consolidated on organic pollutants. More research should be directed toward against emerging organic/persistent organic pollutants (POP) and micropollutants. Furthermore, processes for regenerating and reusing utilized biopolymer-based carbon - based materials are emphasized.
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- Changlei Xia
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- Department of Mathematical Science, College of Engineering, University of Business and Technology-Dahban, Jeddah, 21361, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mathematical Science, College of Engineering, University of Business and Technology-Dahban, Jeddah, 21361, Saudi Arabia; Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tafila Technical University, Tafila, 66141, Jordan
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Centre of Bioengineering, Queretaro, 76130, Mexico
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; University Centre for Research & Development, Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.
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Wang B, Lan J, Bo C, Gong B, Ou J. Adsorption of heavy metal onto biomass-derived activated carbon: review. RSC Adv 2023; 13:4275-4302. [PMID: 36760304 PMCID: PMC9891085 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07911a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Due to the rapid development of the social economy and the massive increase in population, human beings continue to undertake processing, and commercial manufacturing activities of heavy metals, which has caused serious damage to the environment and human health. Heavy metals lead to serious environmental problems such as soil contamination and water pollution. Human health and the living environment are closely affected by the handling of heavy metals. Researchers must find several simple, economical and practical methods to adsorb heavy metals. Adsorption technology has been recognized as an efficient and economic strategy, exhibiting the advantages of recovering and reusing adsorbents. Biomass-derived activated carbon adsorbents offer large adjustable specific surface area, hierarchically porous structure, strong adsorption capacity, and excellent high economic applicability. This paper focuses on reviewing the preparation methods of biomass-derived activated carbon in the past five years. The application of representative biomass-derived activated carbon in the adsorption of heavy metals preferentially was described to optimize the critical parameters of the activation type of samples and process conditions. The key factors of the adsorbent, the physicochemical properties of the heavy metals, and the adsorption conditions affecting the adsorption of heavy metals are highlighted. In addition, the challenges faced by biomass-derived activated carbon are also discussed.
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- Baoying Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Ningxia Key Laboratory of Solar Chemical Conversion Technology, North Minzu University Yinchuan 750021 PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Ningxia Key Laboratory of Solar Chemical Conversion Technology, North Minzu University Yinchuan 750021 PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Ningxia Key Laboratory of Solar Chemical Conversion Technology, North Minzu University Yinchuan 750021 PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Ningxia Key Laboratory of Solar Chemical Conversion Technology, North Minzu University Yinchuan 750021 PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Ningxia Key Laboratory of Solar Chemical Conversion Technology, North Minzu University Yinchuan 750021 PR China .,CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Dalian 116023 China .,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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Long L, Huang N, Liu X, Gong L, Xu M, Zhang S, Chen C, Wu J, Yang G. Enhanced silicate remediation in cadmium-contaminated alkaline soil: Amorphous structure improves adsorption performance. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 326:116760. [PMID: 36427368 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Silicates have been used as soil heavy metal passivators, but low remediation efficiency limited their development. In order to solve this problem, in this paper, an economical and environmentally friendly amorphous iron silicate was prepared by a simple co-precipitation method. It could be proved from the passivation experiments that the remediation efficiency of amorphous iron silicate (AIS) on Cd-contaminated soil was better than that of natural silicates (montmorillonite and diatomite), which reflected the superiority of amorphous materials. Plant experiments showed that AIS could effectively inhibit the absorption and accumulation of Cd2+ in the edible parts of garlic. In addition, it may effectively reduce the potential ecological risk assessment of soil, and its immobilization mechanism of Cd2+ includes electrostatic adsorption, co-precipitation, ion exchange, and complexation of surface functional groups. This study demonstrates the advantages of amorphous iron silicate as a new functional material in the remediation of Cd-contaminated soil and provides a reference for the development and application of environment-friendly passivators.
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- Lulu Long
- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, 611130, China.
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Sichuan Keyuan Testing Center of Engineering Technology, Chengdu, 610091, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, 611130, China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Sichuan, 611130, China.
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Activated carbon adsorbent derived from waste biomass, “Croton caudatus” for efficient removal of 2-chlorophenol from aqueous solution: Kinetics, isotherm, thermodynamics and DFT simulation. Chem Eng Res Des 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2023.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Nayeem A, Ali MF, Shariffuddin JH. The recent development of inverse vulcanized polysulfide as an alternative adsorbent for heavy metal removal in wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 216:114306. [PMID: 36191616 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Inverse vulcanized polysulfides have been used as low-cost and effective adsorbents to remediate heavy metals in wastewater. Inverse vulcanization introduces sustainable polysulfide synthesis by solving the rapid desulfurization problem of unstable polysulfides, and provides superior performance compared to conventional commercial adsorbents. The review discussed the brief applications of the inverse vulcanized polysulfides to remove heavy metal wastewater and emphasized the modified synthesis processes for enhanced uptake ratios. The characteristics of polysulfide adsorbents, which play a vital role during the removal process are highlighted with a proper discussion of the interaction between metal ions and polysulfides. The review paper concludes with remarks on the future outlook of these low-cost adsorbents with high selectivity to heavy metals. These polysulfide adsorbents can be prepared using a wide variety of crosslinker monomers including organic hydrocarbons, cooking oils, and agro-based waste materials. They have shown good surface area and excellent metal-binding capabilities compared to the commercially available adsorbents. Proper postmodification processes have enabled the benefits of repetitive uses of the polysulfide adsorbents. The improved surface area obtained by appropriate choice of crosslinkers, modified synthesis techniques, and regeneration through post-modification has made inverse vulcanized polysulfides capable of removing.
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- Abdullah Nayeem
- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26300 Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26300 Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26300 Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia; Centre for Sustainability of Ecosystem & Earth Resources, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia.
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Yan S, Lai X, Fan L, Wang T, Yao Y, Wang W. Integrating adsorption and in situ advanced oxidation for the treatment of organic wastewater by 3D carbon aerogel embedded with Fe-doped carbonitrides. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:1386-1398. [PMID: 35917064 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22275-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Wastewater containing organic pollutants with high toxicity and poor biodegradability poses a considerable threat to human health and the ecosystem. Although adsorption and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are currently the most widely used technologies for wastewater treatment, limitations of these two independent processes make the treatment effect unsatisfactory. Herein, a system of integrating adsorption and subsequent in situ AOPs is established by a 3D carbon aerogel embedded with Fe-doped carbonitrides (Fe-NC/CAG). The SEM and BET analysis demonstrate that Fe-NC/CAG possesses porous structures with a specific surface area of 518.7 m2/g. The XRD result indicates the formation of Fe0 and Fe3O4 in Fe-NC/CAG. The impacts of operational parameters such as Fe-NC/CAG dosage, pollutants concentration, temperature, initial pH, and inorganic ions on the adsorption efficiency are investigated. The adsorption kinetics is predominantly based on the pseudo-second-order model. After adsorbing organic pollutants, the Fe-NC/CAG is immersed in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) solution. The adsorbed pollutants are in situ degraded by PMS-based AOPs, leading to the regeneration of Fe-NC/CAG. At optimum conditions, the integrating process established by Fe-NC/CAG achieves over 90% removal of antibiotics, phenolics, and dyes as well as keeps stable performance even after 6 cycles. This integrating adsorption and AOPs system is expected to open up a rich field for wastewater treatment.
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- Shiquan Yan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, People's Republic of China.
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Removal of Cu(II) by biopolymer-clay nanocomposite adsorbent. REACTION KINETICS MECHANISMS AND CATALYSIS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11144-022-02340-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Preparation of Copper Ion Adsorbed Modified Montmorillonite/Cellulose Acetate Porous Composite Fiber Membrane by Centrifugal Spinning. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245458. [PMID: 36559826 PMCID: PMC9785991 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The natural adsorption material montmorillonite (MMT) was selected, and cellulose acetate (CA) was used as the loading substrate to design and prepare a kind of green and environment-friendly recyclable porous composite fiber membrane with good heavy metal ion adsorption performance. Acetic acid modified montmorillonite (HCl-MMT), sodium dodecyl sulfonate modified montmorillonite (SDS-MMT), and chitosan modified montmorillonite (CTS-MMT) were prepared by inorganic modification and organic modification, and the porous MMT/CA composite fiber membrane was constructed by centrifugal spinning equipment. The morphological and structural changes of MMT before and after modification and their effects on porous composite fiber membranes were investigated. The morphology, structure, and adsorption properties of the composite fibers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic absorption spectrometry (ASS). The experimental results showed that the maximum adsorption capacity of Cu2+ on the prepared 5 wt% CTS-MMT composite fiber membrane was 60.272 mg/g after 10 h static adsorption. The adsorption of Cu2+ by a porous composite fiber membrane conforms to the quasi-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isothermal adsorption model. The main factor of the Cu2+ adsorption rate is chemical adsorption, and the adsorption mechanism is mainly monolayer adsorption.
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Stanković M, Popova M, Mazaj M, Dražić G, Šuligoj A, Van de Velde N, Opresnik M, Jaćimović Ž, Tušar NN, Logar NZ. Utilisation of waste Cu-, Mn- and Fe-loaded zeolites generated after wastewater treatment as catalysts for air treatment. Front Chem 2022; 10:1039716. [PMID: 36531329 PMCID: PMC9755879 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.1039716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/09/2023] Open
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Disposal of copper, manganese and iron is particularly problematic in wastewater of metallurgical and galvanization plants, the electronics industry and agriculture. On the other hand, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), emitted from industrial processes, transportation and consumer products are the main class of air pollutants. The study revealed the potential of waste metal-loaded zeolite, generated through wastewater treatment procedures, to be utilised as an effective VOC removal catalyst for air treatment. In the first step, we have evaluated the sorption performance of natural zeolite clinoptilolite (HEU type), and synthetic zeolite 4A (LTA type) for the simultaneous removal of Cu2+, Mn2+ and Fe3+ species from aqueous solution. By a detailed sorption study, we determined the optimum sorption conditions and maximum metal concentrations in wastewater that can be after treatment disposed of in rivers or municipal plants. The efficiency of both zeolites for metal immobilization was demonstrated for concentrations up to 5 mg metals/1 g zeolite. These waste Cu-, Mn- and Fe-loaded zeolites were thermally treated at 540 °C before the second step, where we evaluated their catalytic performance in removing VOC. The thermally treated waste Cu-, Mn- and Fe-loaded natural zeolite clinoptilolite showed good catalytic performance in total toluene oxidation as a model VOC (conversion rate up to 96% at 510°C) and cycling stability (less than 15% drop in conversion rate in 4 h). In contrast, this is not the case for thermally treated waste Cu-, Mn- and Fe-loaded synthetic zeolite 4A.
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- Mia Stanković
- Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Materials Chemistry, National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Materials Chemistry, National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology, University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Graduate School, University of Nova Gorica, Nova Gorica, Slovenia
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology, National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Graduate School, University of Nova Gorica, Nova Gorica, Slovenia
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