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Zhang Y, Gao T, Liu A, Liu G, Jiang S, Guo Y, Liu W. Deep removal of phosphate from electroplating wastewater using novel Fe-MOF loaded chitosan hydrogel beads. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 357:120725. [PMID: 38554454 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120725] [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: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Since the electroplating industry is springing up, effective control of phosphate has attracted global concerns. In this study, a novel biosorbent (MIL-88@CS-HDG) was synthesized by loading a kind of Fe-based metal organic framework called MIL-88 into chitosan hydrogel beads and applied in deep treatment of phosphate removal in electroplating wastewater. The adsorption capacities of H2PO4- on MIL-88@CS-HDG could reach 1.1 mmol/g (corresponding to 34.1 mg P/g and 106.7 mg H2PO4-/g), which was 2.65% higher than that on single MOF powders and chitosan hydrogel beads. The H2PO4- adsorption was well described by the Freundlich isotherm model. Over 90% H2PO4- could be adsorbed at contact time of 3 h. It could keep high adsorption capacity in the pH range from 2 to 7, which had a wider pH range of application compared with pure MIL-88. Only NO3- and SO42- limited the adsorption with the reduction rate of 11.42% and 23.23%, proving it tolerated most common co-existing ions. More than 92% of phosphorus could be recovered using NaOH and NaNO3. Electrostatic attraction between Fe core and phosphorus in MIL-88@CS-HDG and ion exchange played the dominant role. The recovered MIL-88@CS-HDG remained stable and applicable in the treatment process of real electroplating wastewater even after six adsorption-regeneration cycles. Based on the removal properties and superb regenerability, MIL-88@CS-HDG is potentially applicable to practical production.
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- Yanhong Zhang
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Nanjing, 210036, China.
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Nanjing, 210036, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Nanjing, 210036, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Nanjing, 210036, China; College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Environmental Science, Nanjing, 210036, China
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Velarde L, Nikjoo D, Escalera E, Akhtar F. Bolivian natural zeolite as a low-cost adsorbent for the adsorption of cadmium: Isotherms and kinetics. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24006. [PMID: 38234893 PMCID: PMC10792578 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Population growth in recent years has led to increased wastewater production and pollution of water resources. This situation also heavily affects Bolivia, so wastewater treatment methods and materials suitable for Bolivian society should be explored. This study investigated the natural Bolivian Zeolite (BZ) and its NaCl-modified structure (NaBZ) as adsorbents for cadmium removal from water. The natural BZ and the modified form NaBZ were investigated by different physicochemical characterization techniques. Furthermore, XPS and FT-IR techniques were used to investigate the adsorption mechanisms. The cadmium adsorption on BZ and NaBZ was analyzed using various mathematical models, and the Langmuir model provided a better description of the experimental adsorption data with cadmium adsorption capacities of 20.2 and 25.6 mg/g for BZ and NaBZ, respectively. The adsorption followed the pseudo-second order kinetics. The effect of different parameters, such as initial cadmium concentration and pH on the adsorption was studied. In addition, the results of the regeneration test indicated that both BZ and NaBZ can be regenerated by using hydrochloric acid (HCl). Finally, the adsorption experiment of BZ and NaBZ on a real water sample (brine from Salar de Uyuni salt flat) containing a mixture of different heavy metals was carried out. The results obtained in this study demonstrate the effectiveness of natural BZ and modified NaBZ in the removal of heavy metals from wastewater.
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- Lisbania Velarde
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universidad Mayor de San Simón, UMSS, Cochabamba, Bolivia
- Division of Materials Science, Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Luleå University of Technology, SE-971 87, Luleå, Sweden
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- Division of Materials Science, Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Luleå University of Technology, SE-971 87, Luleå, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universidad Mayor de San Simón, UMSS, Cochabamba, Bolivia
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- Division of Materials Science, Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Luleå University of Technology, SE-971 87, Luleå, Sweden
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Wang Z, Koh KY, Yang Y, Chen JP. Design and optimization of an innovative lanthanum/chitosan bead for efficient phosphate removal and study of process performance and mechanisms. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 306:135468. [PMID: 35760134 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135468] [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: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Presence of excessive phosphorus in surface waters is the main cause for eutrophication. In this study, a lanthanum/chitosan (La/CS) bead was prepared so as to provide a cost-effective solution to the problem. The optimization of bead for the treatment was conducted, leading to the optimal condition: 30 wt% La/CS bead at a dosage of 30 g L-1 (wet weight). A higher phosphate removal around 90% was obtained in pH 4.0-10.0. Most of uptake occurred in the first 2 h and the equilibrium was reached in about 6 h. Coexisting ions of Cl-, [Formula: see text] , [Formula: see text] , and [Formula: see text] had negligible effects on the treatment, while the presence of F- reduced the uptake by 10.39%. The maximum adsorption capacity of 261.1 mg-PO4·g-1 (dried weight) at pH 5.0 was achieved, which is much better than many reported La-based adsorbents. The adsorbed phosphate can be effectively recovered with an alkaline solution. A multi-cycle regeneration-reuse study illustrated that the treated water still met the phosphorus discharge standard. The characterization results demonstrated the disappearance of La(OH)3 and La2(CO3)3 on the bead and the formation of NH3+ … P and La-P groups after the adsorption, indicating the significant roles of ion exchange and electrostatic attraction on the uptake. The excellent performance found in this study clearly indicates that the optimized La/CS bead is promising in the treatment of phosphate and perhaps its recovery for industrial use.
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- Zhuoyao Wang
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore, 119260, Singapore
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore, 119260, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, #02-01, Singapore, 117411, Singapore
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore, 119260, Singapore; College of Education for the Future and College of Art and Science, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore, 119260, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, #02-01, Singapore, 117411, Singapore.
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Bandura L, Białoszewska M, Leiviskä T, Franus M. The Role of Zeolite Structure in Its β-cyclodextrin Modification and Tetracycline Adsorption from Aqueous Solution: Characteristics and Sorption Mechanism. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15186317. [PMID: 36143629 PMCID: PMC9500702 DOI: 10.3390/ma15186317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Modification of zeolites with organic compounds is of increasing interest due to their significant potential in removing emerging pollutants from water. In this work, zeolites from fly ash with three different structure types, NaX (faujasite), NaA (Linde A) and NaP1 (gismondine), were modified with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), and their adsorption efficacy towards tetracycline (TC) antibiotic in aqueous solutions have been studied. To assess the effect of modification on the zeolites, they were subjected to chemical, mineralogical and surface analyses using X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetry (TG), scanning electron microscope (SEM), N2 adsorption/desorption isotherm, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The maximum adsorption capacity for NaX-CD, NaA-CD and NaP1-CD was around 48, 60, and 38 mg/g, respectively. The fastest adsorption rate was observed for NaP1-CD, which achieved adsorption equilibria after 200 min, while for NaX-CD and NaA-CD it was established after around 24 h. The kinetic data were best described by the Elovich model, followed by pseudo-second order, while the Sips and Redlich-Peterson models were the most suitable to describe the adsorption isotherms. Based on the adsorption data as well as FTIR and XPS results, TC adsorption efficacy is strongly related to the amount of CD attached to the mineral, and hydrogen bonding formation probably plays the major role between CDs and adsorbate.
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- Lidia Bandura
- Department of Construction Materials Engineering and Geoengineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 40, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Construction Materials Engineering and Geoengineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 40, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
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- Chemical Process Engineering, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 4300, FIN-90014 Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Construction, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 40, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
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Li D, Wang J, Peng Z, Hu Z, Li W, Chen C, Li Y, Zhang Y. Adsorption of CdII by synthetic zeolite under multi-factor using response surface methodology. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Characterization of Cu(II) and Zn(II) Sorption onto Zeolite. CRYSTALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst12070908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, a batch sorption study approach was combined with an instrumental analytical approach of atomic absorption spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for the sorption of copper and zinc ions from aqueous solution on zeolites. Both copper and zinc are biogenic elements; nevertheless, many industrial processes produce an excessive amount, which is why their efficient removal from water must be studied. Two types of zeolites, Zeolite Micro 20 (Z-M20) and Zeolite Micro 50 (Z-M50), were used. The results showed that the maximum sorption capacities for removal of Cu and Zn were 1.06 for CuSO4, 42.35 for Cu(NO3)2, 1.15 for ZnSO4 and 2.29 for Zn(NO3)2 adsorption onto Z-M20 and 0.45 for CuSO4, 1.67 for Cu(NO3)2, 0.39 for ZnSO4 and 1.51 for Zn(NO3)2 adsorption onto Z-M50. The maximum sorption capacities are higher for sulfates and the sorbent with smaller particle size. The sorption capacities of Cu and Zn for corresponding anion and particle size differ only up to 5–15%. Using XRD and XPS analyses before and after the sorption process, it was found that the content of both Cu and Zn in the surface layer and the bulk are the same for sorption onto sorbent with smaller particle size, but are higher in the surface layer than in the bulk for sorption onto sorbent with larger particle size. One of the main findings of this study is that a zeolite with smaller particles takes Cu and Zn by the whole particle, while with bigger particles, Cu and Zn concentrate in the surface of the particle. The results of the study may be used as an indicator for sorption efficiency of the studied zeolites for their application in the treatment of copper and zinc contaminated effluents.
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Pei Y, Mo S, Xie Q, Chen N, Yang Z, Huang L, Ma L. Stellerite-seeded facile synthesis of zeolite X with excellent aqueous Cd2+ and Ni2+ adsorption performance. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2022.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The Fast-Efficient Adsorption Process of the Toxic Dye onto Shells Powders of Walnut and Peanut: Experiments, Equilibrium, Thermodynamic, and Regeneration Studies. CHEMISTRY AFRICA 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s42250-022-00328-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gao S, Liu Y. Potassium-assisted synthesis of SUZ-4 zeolite as an efficient adsorbent for Pb2+ removal from wastewater. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Koh KY, Chen Z, Zhang S, Chen JP. Cost-effective phosphorus removal from aqueous solution by a chitosan/lanthanum hydrogel bead: Material development, characterization of uptake process and investigation of mechanisms. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131458. [PMID: 34284222 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Excessive phosphorus is one of the main reasons leading to eutrophication that causes severe ecosystem imbalance and negative human health impacts. In this study, several chitosan (CS)/lanthanum (La) hydrogel beads were first synthesized and tested for phosphorus removal. The stable cross-linked CS/La hydrogel bead prepared with the optimized conditions of 10 wt% La/CS and 1.5 mL of 5% glutaraldehyde demonstrated exceptional performance in the removal. It removed phosphate effectively from an aqueous solution in the pH range from 2 to 7. The complete phosphate uptake was achieved at contact time of 6 h under the completely mixing batch condition. The experimental maximum adsorption capacity of 107.7 mg g-1 was observed at solution pH 4. The phosphate adsorption was well described by the Freundlich isotherm and the intraparticle surface diffusion model. Furthermore, the adsorbent was effectively regenerated and reused in a five-cycle adsorption-desorption operation. The removal of phosphate can be attributed to electrostatic attraction and ion exchange. Moreover, the bead was capable of removing heavy metals: copper, zinc and lead. This adsorbent may be served as a cost-effective material for the treatment of phosphorus-contaminated water so as to minimize the occurrence of eutrophication.
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- Kok Yuen Koh
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 10 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore, 119260, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, #02-01, Singapore, 117411, Singapore.
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- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, #02-01, Singapore, 117411, Singapore
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117576, Singapore
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 10 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore, 119260, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, #02-01, Singapore, 117411, Singapore.
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Nazarzadeh Zare E, Mudhoo A, Ali Khan M, Otero M, Bundhoo ZMA, Patel M, Srivastava A, Navarathna C, Mlsna T, Mohan D, Pittman CU, Makvandi P, Sillanpää M. Smart Adsorbents for Aquatic Environmental Remediation. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2007840. [PMID: 33899324 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202007840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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A noticeable interest and steady rise in research studies reporting the design and assessment of smart adsorbents for sequestering aqueous metal ions and xenobiotics has occurred in the last decade. This motivates compiling and reviewing the characteristics, potentials, and performances of this new adsorbent generation's metal ion and xenobiotics sequestration. Herein, stimuli-responsive adsorbents that respond to its media (as internal triggers; e.g., pH and temperature) or external triggers (e.g., magnetic field and light) are highlighted. Readers are then introduced to selective adsorbents that selectively capture materials of interest. This is followed by a discussion of self-healing and self-cleaning adsorbents. Finally, the review ends with research gaps in material designs.
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Mauritius, Réduit, Moka, 80837, Mauritius
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- CESAM-Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, Department of Environment and Planning, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Chemistry Department, Hindu College, University of Delhi, Delhi, 110007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA
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- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Centre for Materials Interface, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio 34, Pontedera, Pisa, 56025, Italy
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, P. O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
- School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2050, South Africa
- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), NO. 2006, Xiyuan Ave., West High-Tech Zone, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611731, P.R. China
- Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Applied Physics, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, 43600, Malaysia
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Karimi Z, Khalili R, Ali Zazouli M. Surface modified polythiophene/Al 2O 3 and polyaniline/Al 2O 3 nanocomposites using poly(vinyl alcohol) for the removal of heavy metal ions from water: kinetics, thermodynamic and isotherm studies. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2021; 84:182-199. [PMID: 34280163 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2021.224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this study, polythiophene/Al2O3 (PTh/Al2O3) and polyaniline/Al2O3 (PAn/Al2O3) nanocomposites in the presence of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) as the surfactant were synthesized via in situ chemical oxidative polymerization method in aqueous medium. The synthesized nanocomposites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results indicated that the Al2O3 and poly(vinyl alcohol) influenced the properties of synthesized nanocomposites. The aim of this research was to investigate the sorption characteristics of polythiophene and polyaniline nanocomposites for the removal of heavy metal cations including Pb(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) from aqueous solution. The factors that affected the adsorption equilibrium as well as the removal efficiency of the nanoadsorbents, i.e., contact time, metal ion concentration, pH and adsorption conditions were investigated in detail. From the kinetic results, it was concluded that the pseudo-second-order kinetic model was found to be the best at describing the adsorption process for Pb(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) on PTh-PVA/Al2O3 and PAn-PVA/Al2O3. In addition, thermodynamic analysis suggests the endothermic and spontaneous nature of the present adsorption process with increased entropy on PTh-PVA/Al2O3 and PAn-PVA/Al2O3. The results suggest polythiophene, polyaniline and their nanocomposites have great potential to be used as efficient absorbent for the removal of heavy metal ions from water.
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- Zeynab Karimi
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Science, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Babol University of Technology, P.O. Box 484, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Science, Sari, Iran
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Panek R, Madej J, Bandura L, Słowik G. Recycling of Waste Solution after Hydrothermal Conversion of Fly Ash on a Semi-Technical Scale for Zeolite Synthesis. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14061413. [PMID: 33803965 PMCID: PMC8000054 DOI: 10.3390/ma14061413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Nowadays, using fly ash for zeolites production has become a well-known strategy aimed on sustainable development. During zeolite synthesis in a hydrothermal conversion large amount of post-reaction solution is generated. In this work, the solution was used as a substrate for Na-A and Na-X zeolites synthesis at laboratory and technical scale. Obtained materials were characterized using particle size analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherm. Produced zeolites revealed high purity (>98%) and monomineral zeolitic phase composition. The SiO2 content was in the range 39–42% and 40–38%, whereas Al2O3 content was 23–22% and 25–26% for Na-X and Na-A, respectively. TEM and BET analyses revealed Na-X zeolite pores were almost identical to commercial 13X with SBET in the range 671–734 m2/g. FTIR indicated slight differences between materials obtained at laboratory and technical scale in Si-O-(Si/Al) bridges of the zeolitic skeleton. The results showed good replicability of the laboratory process in the larger scale. The proposed method allows for waste solution reusability with a view to highly pure zeolites production in line with circular economy assumptions.
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- Rafał Panek
- Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculty, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 40, 20-618 Lublin, Poland; (J.M.); (L.B.)
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- Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculty, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 40, 20-618 Lublin, Poland; (J.M.); (L.B.)
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- Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculty, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 40, 20-618 Lublin, Poland; (J.M.); (L.B.)
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- Department of Chemical Technology, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Maria Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland;
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The Garden Candytuft (Iberis umbellata L.): At the Crossroad of Copper Accumulation and Glucosinolates. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8091116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The copper accumulation ability and its impact on the glucosinolate content of the garden candytuft were studied. Different copper sources (adsorbents or solution) were used. Generally, the seedlings copper uptake from the adsorbents was in the amount needed for its growth and development with the beneficial or no impact on the glucosinolate content. The lowest copper concentration was detected in the total seedlings biomass which grew in the humus with the addition of Cu-exchanged zeolite NaX (27.88 μg g−1 DW) having glucosinolate content of 9757.81 µg g−1 DW (23.86 µmol g−1 DW). The highest copper concentration among all the garden candytuft samples was detected in the seedlings watered with CuSO4∙5H2O solution (514.63 μg g−1 DW) with a sharp decrease of the glucosinolate content 3103.33 µg g−1 DW (7.59 µmol g−1 DW). Based on the results obtained, the garden candytuft can be considered as a copper accumulator plant.
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Maleh MS, Raisi A. Superior performance of surface-treated NaX@Pebax-1657 membranes for O 2/N 2 separation. RSC Adv 2020; 10:17061-17069. [PMID: 35521458 PMCID: PMC9053394 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra02255a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In this study, the performances of mixed matrix composite membranes (MMCMs) containing surface-treated NaX nanocrystals (ST-NaX-NCs) were experimentally and theoretically investigated for O2/N2 separation. For this purpose, the MMCMs were fabricated by the casting solution method and characterized by various analyses. The results reveal that there is a robust interaction between the polymer chains and the ST-NaX-NCs, and that the ST-NaX fillers are uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix. The incorporation of ST-NaX-NCs alters the PEBAX polymer chain packing arrangement resulting in decreased membrane transport behavior for both O2 and N2 gases. The MMCM containing 16.7% wt ST-NaX-NCs has drastically enhanced air separation properties, with a selectivity that is increased to 204% of that of the neat membrane. Moreover, the Lewis-Nielsen model was modified by considering non-ideal effects in mixed matrix membranes, like the clogging of filler pores and polymer chain hardening around the nanocrystals, to predict the gas permeation behavior through the MMCMs. The comparison of the experimental and model results reveals that the modified model can accurately predict the gas permeability and selectivity through the MMCMs.
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- Mohammad Salehi Maleh
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Hafez Ave., P.O. Box 15875-4413 Tehran Iran +98 21 66405847 +98 21 64543125
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) Hafez Ave., P.O. Box 15875-4413 Tehran Iran +98 21 66405847 +98 21 64543125
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Li B, Guo JZ, Liu JL, Fang L, Lv JQ, Lv K. Removal of aqueous-phase lead ions by dithiocarbamate-modified hydrochar. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 714:136897. [PMID: 32018999 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Hydrochar produced from agricultural and forestry wastes and its application into the environment are very attractive. Herein, a high-efficiency dithiocarbamate-modified hydrochar (DTHC) was prepared successfully and then applied to eliminate Pb(II) from aqueous solutions. DTHC was characterized by various techniques. It was found that dithiocarbamate and amine groups were successfully grafted onto the surface of hydrochar. The surface area of DTHC was 7.94 m2·g-1, which was four folds less than pristine hydrochar (31.60 m2·g-1), but its adsorption capacity obviously increased. Adsorption experiments showed that the Pb(II) adsorption process onto DTHC well accorded with pseudo-2nd-order kinetics and Langmuir isotherms. The highest Pb(II) uptake by DTHC at 293 K determined from the Langmuir model was 151.51 mg·g-1. Fourier transform infrared spectra and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy verified that dithiocarbamate, carboxylate, amine and sulfonate groups all facilitated the Pb(II) adsorption. The adsorption mechanism was ascribed to the inner-sphere surface complexation of Pb(II) by these groups and to the ion exchange between Pb(II) and Na(I). Thus, DTHC is an effective adsorbent for Pb(II) removal from water.
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- Bing Li
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Utilization of Forestry Biomass, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, Zhejiang, PR China.
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Utilization of Forestry Biomass, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Utilization of Forestry Biomass, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Utilization of Forestry Biomass, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Utilization of Forestry Biomass, Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300, Zhejiang, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, PR China
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The Simultaneous Removal of Zinc and Cadmium from Multicomponent Aqueous Solutions by Their Sorption onto Selected Natural and Synthetic Zeolites. MINERALS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/min10040343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Natural and synthetic aluminosilicate minerals, in particular zeolites, are considered to be very useful in remediation processes, such as purification of waters polluted with heavy metals. That is due to their unique and outstanding physico-chemical properties, rendering them highly efficient, low-cost, and environmentally friendly sorbents of various environmental pollutants. The aim of this study was to examine the sorption capacity of four selected zeolites: A natural zeolite and three synthetic zeolites (3A, 10A, and 13X), towards zinc and cadmium present in multicomponent aqueous solutions, in relation to identified sorption mechanisms. It was stated that synthetic zeolites 3A and 10A were the most efficient in simultaneous removal of zinc and cadmium from aqueous solutions. Additionally, zeolite 10A was demonstrated to be the mineral best coping with prolonged pollution of water with those elements. The mechanism of sorption identified for tested minerals was physisorption.
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Zeolite Cotton in Tube: A Simple Robust Household Water Treatment Filter for Heavy Metal Removal. Sci Rep 2020; 10:4719. [PMID: 32170205 PMCID: PMC7070062 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-61776-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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It is challenging to develop a low-cost household water treatment (HWT) that simultaneously deliver an effective and robust way for safe and reliable water supply. Here, we report a simple flow-through filter made by zeolite-cotton packing in a tube (ZCT) as low-cost HWT device to remove heavy metal ions from contaminated water. The zeolite-cotton is fabricated by an on-site template-free growth route that tightly binds mesoporous single-crystal chabazite zeolite onto the surface of cotton fibers. As a result, the ZCT set-up with optimized diameter achieves both high adsorption efficiency, proper flow rate, reliable supply and strong stability at the same time. After flowed through the set up packed with 10 g of zeolite-cotton, 65 mL 1000 ppm Cu2+ solution was purified down to its safety limit (<1 ppm). Notably, their efficiency remains unaltered when filtering several ions simultaneously. In a simulated purification process, 8 L of water contaminated by Cu2+, Cd2+ and Pb2+ could be transformed into drinking water and it enables the removal of heavy metals to concentrations of below 5 ppb (μg L−1). We also show that the ZCT can be used for disinfection by introducing Ag-exchanged zeolite-cotton without contaminating the water with Ag ions (<0.05 ppm).
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