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Sanni SO, Oluokun O, Akpotu SO, Pholosi A, E Pakade V. Removal of tetracycline from the aquatic environment using activated carbon: A comparative study of adsorption performance based on the activator agents. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34637. [PMID: 39130454 PMCID: PMC11315132 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34637] [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: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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This research focus endeavour to compare the remediation of tetracycline (TC) through activated carbon (AC), crafted utilizing two distinct chemical activators: zinc chloride (ACZ), and potassium hydroxide (ACK), using pine cone biowaste as an effective carbon precursor, followed by microwave-assisted activation. The impact of TC removal by ACZ and ACK adsorbents was thoroughly examined. The influence of pH, adsorbent mass, adsorption isotherms, kinetics, and inclusive thermodynamics were studied. Our results revealed that the interaction between TC and ACZ or ACK adsorbents aligned well with the model of pseudo-second-order kinetics, whilst the Langmuir model fitted the adsorption isotherm data of ACZ and ACK. The ACZ have a maximum adsorption capacity of 327.87 mg/g compared to that of the ACK (283.29 mg/g). Adsorption of TC was facilitated by the suitable pore volume, abundant microporous, and mesoporous structure of these adsorbents. The ACZ adsorbent is abundant in oxygen-containing functional groups, compared to ACK with minimized reactive sites, in bonding with the TC molecules through hydrogen bonding, for faster removal of TC. Our finding from this work further highlights that the synthesized ACZ from pine cones evidenced significant environmental potentials in the elimination of antibiotics from aqueous solution, to promote clean application perspectives.
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- Saheed O. Sanni
- Biosorption and Water Treatment Research Laboratory, Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa
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- Biosorption and Water Treatment Research Laboratory, Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa
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- Biosorption and Water Treatment Research Laboratory, Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa
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- Biosorption and Water Treatment Research Laboratory, Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa
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- Biosorption and Water Treatment Research Laboratory, Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark, 1900, South Africa
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Kumar V, Sharma N, Panneerselvam B, Dasarahally Huligowda LK, Umesh M, Gupta M, Muzammil K, Zahrani Y, Malmutheibi M. Lignocellulosic biomass for biochar production: A green initiative on biowaste conversion for pharmaceutical and other emerging pollutant removal. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 360:142312. [PMID: 38761824 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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Lignocellulosic waste generation and their improper disposal has accelerated the problems associated with increased greenhouse gas emissions and associated environmental pollution. Constructive ways to manage and mitigate the pollution associated with lignocellulosic waste has propelled the research on biochar production using lignocellulose-based substrates. The sustainability of various biochar production technologies in employing lignocellulosic biomass as feedstock for biochar production not only aids in the lignocellulosic biomass valorization but also helps in carbon neutralization and carbon utilization. Functionalization of biochar through various physicochemical methods helps in improving their functional properties majorly by reducing the size of the biochar particles to nanoscale and modifying their surface properties. The usage of engineered biochar as nano adsorbents for environmental applications like dye absorption, removal of organic pollutants and endocrine disrupting compounds from wastewater has been the thrust areas of research in the past few decades. This review presents a comprehensive outlook on the up-to-date research findings related to the production and engineering of biochar from lignocellulosic biomass and their applications in environmental remediation especially with respect to wastewater treatment. Further a detailed discussion on various biochar activation methods and the future scope of biochar research is presented in this review work.
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- Vinay Kumar
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (BITE) Laboratory, Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, Thandalam, 602105, India.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, Thandalam, 602105, India
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- Center of Excellence in Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand; Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, 560029, Karnataka, India
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- Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, 174103, India
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Khamis Mushait Campus, King Khalid University, Abha, 62561, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Khamis Mushait Campus, King Khalid University, Abha, 62561, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Khamis Mushait Campus, King Khalid University, Abha, 62561, Saudi Arabia
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Liu S, Wang A, Liu Y, Zhou W, Wen H, Zhang H, Sun K, Li S, Zhou J, Wang Y, Jiang J, Li B. Catalytically Active Carbon for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Energy Conversion: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308040. [PMID: 38581142 PMCID: PMC11165562 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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The shortage and unevenness of fossil energy sources are affecting the development and progress of human civilization. The technology of efficiently converting material resources into energy for utilization and storage is attracting the attention of researchers. Environmentally friendly biomass materials are a treasure to drive the development of new-generation energy sources. Electrochemical theory is used to efficiently convert the chemical energy of chemical substances into electrical energy. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of green and economical electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). Although many reviews have been reported around the application of biomass-derived catalytically active carbon (CAC) catalysts in ORR, these reviews have only selected a single/partial topic (including synthesis and preparation of catalysts from different sources, structural optimization, or performance enhancement methods based on CAC catalysts, and application of biomass-derived CACs) for discussion. There is no review that systematically addresses the latest progress in the synthesis, performance enhancement, and applications related to biomass-derived CAC-based oxygen reduction electrocatalysts synchronously. This review fills the gap by providing a timely and comprehensive review and summary from the following sections: the exposition of the basic catalytic principles of ORR, the summary of the chemical composition and structural properties of various types of biomass, the analysis of traditional and the latest popular biomass-derived CAC synthesis methods and optimization strategies, and the summary of the practical applications of biomass-derived CAC-based oxidative reduction electrocatalysts. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest advances to provide research directions and design ideas for the development of catalyst synthesis/optimization and contributes to the industrialization of biomass-derived CAC electrocatalysis and electric energy storage.
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- Shuling Liu
- College of ChemistryZhengzhou University100 Science RoadZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest ProductsCAFNational Engineering Lab for Biomass Chemical UtilizationKey and Open Lab on Forest Chemical EngineeringSFA16 SuojinwucunNanjing210042P. R. China
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- College of ChemistryZhengzhou University100 Science RoadZhengzhou450001P. R. China
- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest ProductsCAFNational Engineering Lab for Biomass Chemical UtilizationKey and Open Lab on Forest Chemical EngineeringSFA16 SuojinwucunNanjing210042P. R. China
- College of ScienceHenan Agricultural University95 Wenhua RoadZhengzhou450002P. R. China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest ProductsCAFNational Engineering Lab for Biomass Chemical UtilizationKey and Open Lab on Forest Chemical EngineeringSFA16 SuojinwucunNanjing210042P. R. China
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- College of ChemistryZhengzhou University100 Science RoadZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- College of ChemistryZhengzhou University100 Science RoadZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest ProductsCAFNational Engineering Lab for Biomass Chemical UtilizationKey and Open Lab on Forest Chemical EngineeringSFA16 SuojinwucunNanjing210042P. R. China
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- College of ScienceHenan Agricultural University95 Wenhua RoadZhengzhou450002P. R. China
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- College of ScienceHenan Agricultural University95 Wenhua RoadZhengzhou450002P. R. China
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- Center for Carbon‐based Electronics and Key Laboratory for the Physics and Chemistry of NanodevicesSchool of ElectronicsPeking UniversityBeijing100871P. R. China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest ProductsCAFNational Engineering Lab for Biomass Chemical UtilizationKey and Open Lab on Forest Chemical EngineeringSFA16 SuojinwucunNanjing210042P. R. China
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- College of ChemistryZhengzhou University100 Science RoadZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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Ntayeesh TJ, Arefi M. Analysis of sandwich graphene origami composite plate sandwiched by piezoelectric/piezomagnetic layers: A higher-order electro-magneto-elastic analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29436. [PMID: 38681654 PMCID: PMC11053205 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29436] [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: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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This work applies a higher order thickness-stretched model for the electro-elastic analysis of the composite graphene origami reinforced square plate sandwiched by the piezoelectric/piezomagnetic layers subjected to the thermal, electric, magnetic and mechanical loads. The plate is manufactured of a copper matrix reinforced with graphene origami where the effective material properties are calculated based on the micromechanical models as a function of volume fraction and folding degree of graphene origami, material properties of matrix, reinforcement, and local temperature. The governing equations are derived using the virtual work principle in terms of the bending, shear and stretching functions, in-plane displacements, electric, and magnetic potentials. The numerical results including various displacement components, maximum electric, and magnetic potentials are presented with changes of volume fraction, folding degree of reinforcement, electrical, magnetic, and thermal loading. A verification investigation is presented for approve of the methodology, and the solution procedure. The main novelty of this work is simultaneous effect of the thickness stretching and the multi-field loading on the electromagnetic bending results of the sandwich plate. Another novelty of this work is usage of graphene origami nano-reinforcement as a controllable material in a sandwich structure subjected to multi-field loadings. The results show an increase in bending, shear, and stretching deflections with an increase in electromagnetic loads, and folding degree as well as a decrease in volume fraction of reinforcement.
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- Thaier J. Ntayeesh
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, 10071, Iraq
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Solid Mechanics, University of Kashan, Kashan, 87317-51167, Iran
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Dhiman S, Khanna K, Kour J, Singh AD, Bhardwaj T, Devi K, Sharma N, Kumar V, Bhardwaj R. Landfill bacteriology: Role in waste bioprocessing elevated landfill gaseselimination and heat management. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 354:120364. [PMID: 38387351 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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This study delves into the critical role of microbial ecosystems in landfills, which are pivotal for handling municipal solid waste (MSW). Within these landfills, a complex interplay of several microorganisms (aerobic/anaerobic bacteria, archaea or methanotrophs), drives the conversion of complex substrates into simplified compounds and complete mineralization into the water, inorganic salts, and gases, including biofuel methane gas. These landfills have dominant biotic and abiotic environments where various bacterial, archaeal, and fungal groups evolve and interact to decompose substrate by enabling hydrolytic, fermentative, and methanogenic processes. Each landfill consists of diverse bio-geochemical environments with complex microbial populations, ranging from deeply underground anaerobic methanogenic systems to near-surface aerobic systems. These kinds of landfill generate leachates which in turn emerged as a significant risk to the surrounding because generated leachates are rich in toxic organic/inorganic components, heavy metals, minerals, ammonia and xenobiotics. In addition to this, microbial communities in a landfill ecosystem could not be accurately identified using lab microbial-culturing methods alone because most of the landfill's microorganisms cannot grow on a culture medium. Due to these reasons, research on landfills microbiome has flourished which has been characterized by a change from a culture-dependent approach to a more sophisticated use of molecular techniques like Sanger Sequencing and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). These sequencing techniques have completely revolutionized the identification and analysis of these diverse microbial communities. This review underscores the significance of microbial functions in waste decomposition, gas management, and heat control in landfills. It further explores how modern sequencing technologies have transformed our approach to studying these complex ecosystems, offering deeper insights into their taxonomic composition and functionality.
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- Shalini Dhiman
- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India; Department of Microbiology, DAV University, Sarmastpur, Jalandhar, 144001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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- Department of Botany, Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu 180004, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, 143005, Punjab, India
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Celso Monteiro Zanona VR, Rodrigues Barquilha CE, Borba Braga MC. Removal of recalcitrant organic matter of landfill leachate by adsorption onto biochar from sewage sludge: A quali-quantitative analysis. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 344:118387. [PMID: 37348307 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Sewage sludge is a byproduct of sewage treatment, whereas landfill leachate is a complex wastewater generated by the decomposition of solid waste. These byproducts require adequate management, and one option for the sludge is the thermal treatment by pyrolysis to produce biochar. The resulting biosolid can be used as an adsorbent to treat landfill leachate. The main objective of this research was to remove recalcitrant organic matter from landfill leachate by adsorption onto biochar produced from sewage sludge. Aerobic and anaerobic sludges were pyrolyzed at 450, 650 and 850 °C, under residence times of 60, 90 and 120 min. Temperature had a positive and more significant impact on the characteristics of the biochars produced, and consequently on the adsorption of recalcitrant organic matter. However, the impact of residence time was less intense and, in some cases negative. Biochars produced from both aerobic and anaerobic sludge pyrolyzed at 850 °C for 120 and 60 min, respectively, showed higher specific surface areas (114.4 m2g-1 and 104.2 m2g-1, respectively) compared with those pyrolyzed at 450 °C and 650 °C. The biochar from anaerobic sludge produced at 850 °C and 60 min showed the best performance regarding the adsorption process, with chemical oxygen demand (COD), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and color removals from the leachate of 32%, 36%, and 41%, respectively. The results of adsorption capacity for this biochar from anaerobic sludge were 26.1 mg g-1 for COD and 7.9 mg g-1 for DOC. The adsorption of recalcitrant organic matter from leachate was evidenced by the decrease in the UV-Vis absorbances and fluorescence intensities. It indicates that recalcitrant and humic substances were removed mainly by biochars pyrolyzed at 850 °C. Thus, the results allow to stress that the pyrolysis of sewage sludge to produce biochar is a promising alternative to sludge treatment, and the biochar may be applied as a pre-treatment of landfill leachate since it successfully removed the recalcitrant organic matter.
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- Victória Regina Celso Monteiro Zanona
- Parana Federal University (UFPR) - Polytechnic Center, Department of Hydraulics and Sanitation (DHS), Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Post-Graduate Program (PPGERHA), Curitiba, Brazil.
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- Parana Federal University (UFPR) - Polytechnic Center, Department of Hydraulics and Sanitation (DHS), Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Post-Graduate Program (PPGERHA), Curitiba, Brazil
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- Parana Federal University (UFPR) - Polytechnic Center, Department of Hydraulics and Sanitation (DHS), Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Post-Graduate Program (PPGERHA), Curitiba, Brazil
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Chormare R, Moradeeya PG, Sahoo TP, Seenuvasan M, Baskar G, Saravaia HT, Kumar MA. Conversion of solid wastes and natural biomass for deciphering the valorization of biochar in pollution abatement: A review on the thermo-chemical processes. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 339:139760. [PMID: 37567272 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139760] [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: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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This overview addresses the formation of solid trash and the various forms of waste from a variety of industries, which environmentalists have embraced. The paper investigates the negative effects on the environment caused by unsustainable management of municipal solid trash as well as the opportunities presented by the formal system. This examination looks at the origins of solid waste as well as the typical treatment methods. Pyrolysis methods, feedstock pyrolysis, and lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis were highlighted. Explain in detail the various thermochemical processes that take place during the pyrolysis of biomass. Due to its carbon content, low cost, accessibility, ubiquitousness, renewable nature, and environmental friendliness, biomass waste is a unique biochar precursor. This study looks at the different types of biomass waste that are available for treating wastewater. This study discussed a wide variety of reactors. Adsorption is the standard method that is used the most frequently to remove hazardous organic, dye, and inorganic pollutants from wastewater. These pollutants cause damage to the environment and water supplies, thus it is important to remove them. Adsorption is both simple and inexpensive to utilize. Temperature-dependent conversions explain the kinetic theories of biomaterial biochemical degradation. This article presents a review that explains how pyrolytic breakdown char materials can be used to reduce pollution and improve environmental management.
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- Rishikesh Chormare
- Process Design and Engineering Cell, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, 364 002, Gujarat, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Marwadi University, Rajkot, 360 003, Gujarat, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India; Analytical and Environmental Science Division & Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, 364 002, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, 641 032, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, Chennai, 600 119, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India; Analytical and Environmental Science Division & Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, 364 002, Gujarat, India.
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- Centre for Rural and Entrepreneurship Development, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai, 600 113, Tamil Nadu, India.
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El-Saadony MT, Saad AM, El-Wafai NA, Abou-Aly HE, Salem HM, Soliman SM, Abd El-Mageed TA, Elrys AS, Selim S, Abd El-Hack ME, Kappachery S, El-Tarabily KA, AbuQamar SF. Hazardous wastes and management strategies of landfill leachates: A comprehensive review. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION 2023; 31:103150. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2023.103150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Cai J, Li H, Jing Q, Feng K, Takaoka M. Atomically dispersed copper sites on titanium zirconium oxide accelerate the simultaneous oxidative removal of organic carbon and ammonia from landfill leachate. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 457:131773. [PMID: 37295333 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Landfill leachate is a refractory wastewater. Low-temperature catalytic air oxidation (LTCAO) has shown considerable potential for leachate treatment owing to its green and simple operation, but the simultaneous removal of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and ammonia from leachate remains challenging. Herein, TiZrO4 @CuSA hollow spheres with high-loading single-atom Cu were synthesized using isovolumic vacuum impregnation and co-calcination methods, and the catalyst was applied to the LTCAO treatment of real leachate. Consequently, the removal rate of UV254 reached 66% at 90 °C within 5 h, while that for COD was 88%. Simultaneously, the NH3/NH4+ (33.5 mg/L, 100 wt%) in the leachate was oxidized to N2 (88.2 wt%), NO2--N (11.0 wt%), and NO3--N (0.3 wt%) owing to the effect of free radicals. The single-atom Cu co-catalyst in TiZrO4 @CuSA exhibited a localized surface plasmon resonance effect at the active center, which could quickly transfer electrons to O2 in water to form O2.- with a high activation efficiency. The degradation products were determined and the deduced pathway was as follows: the bonds joining benzene rings were first broken, and then the ring structure was further opened to produce acetic acid and other simple organic macromolecules, which were finally mineralized to CO2 and H2O.
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- Jiabai Cai
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto 615-8540, Japan; Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Kyoto 615-8540, Japan.
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Yao B, Li Y, Zeng W, Yang G, Zeng J, Nie J, Zhou Y. Synergistic adsorption and oxidation of trivalent antimony from groundwater using biochar supported magnesium ferrite: Performances and mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 323:121318. [PMID: 36805471 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Antimony (Sb) pollution is considered an environmental problem, since Sb is toxic and carcinogenic to humans. Here, a novel biochar supported magnesium ferrite (BC@MF) was adopted for Sb(III) removal from groundwater. The maximum adsorption capacity was 77.44 mg g-1. Together with characterization, batch experiments, kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamic analyses suggested that inner-sphere complexation, H-bonding, and electrostatic interactions were the primary mechanisms. C-C/CC, C-O, and O-CO groups and Fe/Mg oxides might have acted as adsorption sites. The adsorbed Sb(III) was oxidized to Sb(V). The generation of reactive oxygen species, iron redox reaction, and oxidizing functional groups all contributed to Sb(III) oxidation. Furthermore, the fixed-bed column system demonstrated a satisfactory Sb removal performance; BC@MF could treat ∼6060 BV of simulated Sb-polluted groundwater. This research provides a promising approach to sufficiently remove Sb(III) from contaminated groundwater, providing new insights for the development of innovative strategies for heavy metal removal.
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- Bin Yao
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of the Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of the Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of the Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of the Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of the Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of the Environment and Ecology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410128, China.
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Xu J, Wu S, Liu M, Wang F, Liu C, Wu C, Sun Q, Zheng Y. The adsorption mechanism of sludge-based biochar toward highly concentrated organic membrane concentrates from landfill leachate. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:54149-54159. [PMID: 36869175 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26069-3] [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: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In this study, the sludge-based biochar (BC) was prepared by dewatered sludge from a membrane bioreactor to treat the membrane concentrate. Then, the adsorbed and saturated BC was regenerated (RBC) by pyrolysis and deashing treatment to further treat the membrane concentrate. Afterward, the composition of membrane concentrate before and after BC or RBC treatment was detected, and the biochars' surface characteristics were characterized. The results showed that RBC outperformed BC in the abatement of chemical oxygen demand (CODCr), ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N), and total nitrogen (TN), with their removal rates of 60.07%, 51.55%, and 66.00%, respectively, an improvement of 9.49%, 9.00% and 16.50% of the removal rate compare to BC. The specific surface area of BC and RBC was about 109 times as much as the original dewatered sludge, and the pore size of BC and RBC belonged to mesopore which was a benefit for removing small and mediate size pollutants. The increase of the oxygen-containing functional group in RBC and the ash abatement contributed much to the improvement of RBC adsorption performance. In addition, cost analysis showed that BC+RBC had a cost of 0.76$/kg for COD removal, which was a lower cost than other common membrane concentrate treatment technologies.
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- Junchao Xu
- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
- Fujian College and University Engineering Research Center for Municipal Waste Resourceization and Management, Fuzhou, 350000, Fujian, China
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- School of Geographical Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
- Fujian College and University Engineering Research Center for Municipal Waste Resourceization and Management, Fuzhou, 350000, Fujian, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
- Fujian College and University Engineering Research Center for Municipal Waste Resourceization and Management, Fuzhou, 350000, Fujian, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China
- Fujian College and University Engineering Research Center for Municipal Waste Resourceization and Management, Fuzhou, 350000, Fujian, China
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China.
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China.
- Fujian College and University Engineering Research Center for Municipal Waste Resourceization and Management, Fuzhou, 350000, Fujian, China.
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Wang M, Yan J, Xu Y, Zhou X, Diao Y, Wang H, Bian J, Liu C, Quan G. Mechanochemical modified nitrogen-rich biochar derived from shrimp shell: Dominant mechanism in pyridinic-N for aquatic methylene blue removal. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 329:117049. [PMID: 36563442 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.117049] [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: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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N-doping for the preparation of functional carbon materials is a trending research topic. In this study, N-rich biochar (BC) was prepared by calcining naturally N rich shrimp shells under oxygen-limiting environment, and the calcining temperatures were controlled. BC were activated with 5% hydrochloric acid solutions and then post-modified with ball-milling to obtain a series of novel adsorbents (MBCs). All samples were characterized by SEM, BET, FT-IR, XRD, XPS, TG, and element analysis. Surface area, pore volume, and other surface functional groups were significantly improved after acidizing and ball-milling. The adsorption capacities for MB were MBC350 > MBC500 > MBC650 >BC350 > BC650 > BC500, and the equilibrium adsorption capacities were 575.01 mg/g, 506.52 mg/g, 424.59 mg/g, 113.31 mg/g, 93.53 mg/g and 86.25 mg/g, respectively. The excellent adsorption performance of MBCs for MB was ascribed to Lewis acid-base interaction, π-π interaction, electrostatic interaction and van der Waals, and the quinone group and pyridinic-N on the surface of the MBCs are identified as the major active sites. Taken together, ball-milled shrimp shell biochar is a promising material for cation dye adsorption.
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- Ming Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China; Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Biomass Waste Pyrolytic Carbonization & Application, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China; Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Biomass Waste Pyrolytic Carbonization & Application, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China; Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Biomass Waste Pyrolytic Carbonization & Application, Yancheng 224051, China.
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Sodkouieh SM, Kalantari M, Shamspur T. Methylene blue adsorption by wheat straw-based adsorbents: Study of adsorption kinetics and isotherms. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-022-1230-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Foong SY, Chan YH, Lock SSM, Chin BLF, Yiin CL, Cheah KW, Loy ACM, Yek PNY, Chong WWF, Lam SS. Microwave processing of oil palm wastes for bioenergy production and circular economy: Recent advancements, challenges, and future prospects. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 369:128478. [PMID: 36513306 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128478] [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: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The valorization and conversion of biomass into various value-added products and bioenergy play an important role in the realization of sustainable circular bioeconomy and net zero carbon emission goals. To that end, microwave technology has been perceived as a promising solution to process and manage oil palm waste due to its unique and efficient heating mechanism. This review presents an in-depth analysis focusing on microwave-assisted torrefaction, gasification, pyrolysis and advanced pyrolysis of various oil palm wastes. In particular, the products from these thermochemical conversion processes are energy-dense biochar (that could be used as solid fuel, adsorbents for contaminants removal and bio-fertilizer), phenolic-rich bio-oil, and H2-rich syngas. However, several challenges, including (1) the lack of detailed study on life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis, (2) limited insights on the specific foreknowledge of microwave interaction with the oil palm wastes for continuous operation, and (3) effects of tunable parameters and catalyst's behavior/influence on the products' selectivity and overall process's efficiency, remain to be addressed in the context of large-scale biomass valorization via microwave technology.
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- Shin Ying Foong
- Henan Province Forest Resources Sustainable Development and High-value Utilization Engineering Research Center, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- PETRONAS Research Sdn. Bhd. (PRSB), Lot 3288 & 3289, off Jalan Ayer Itam, Kawasan Institusi Bangi, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- CO(2) Research Center (CO2RES), Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009 Miri Sarawak, Malaysia; Energy and Environment Research Cluster, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia, CDT 250, 98009 Miri Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia; Institute of Sustainable and Renewable Energy (ISuRE), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies, Teesside University, Middlesbrough TS1 3BX, UK
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- Centre for Research of Innovation and Sustainable Development, University of Technology Sarawak, No.1, Jalan Universiti, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Automotive Development Centre (ADC), Institute for Vehicle Systems and Engineering (IVeSE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor, Malaysia
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- Henan Province Forest Resources Sustainable Development and High-value Utilization Engineering Research Center, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Automotive Development Centre (ADC), Institute for Vehicle Systems and Engineering (IVeSE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor, Malaysia; Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, 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: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [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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Rashid MS, Liu G, Yousaf B, Hamid Y, Rehman A, Arif M, Ahmed R, Ashraf A, Song Y. A critical review on biochar-assisted free radicals mediated redox reactions influencing transformation of potentially toxic metals: Occurrence, formation, and environmental applications. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 315:120335. [PMID: 36202269 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Potentially toxic metals have become a viable threat to the ecosystem due to their carcinogenic nature. Biochar has gained substantial interest due to its redox-mediated processes and redox-active metals. Biochar has the capacity to directly adsorb the pollutants from contaminated environments through several mechanisms such as coprecipitation, complexation, ion exchange, and electrostatic interaction. Biochar's electron-mediating potential may be influenced by the cyclic transition of surface moieties and conjugated carbon structures. Thus, pyrolysis configuration, biomass material, retention time, oxygen flow, and heating time also affect biochar's redox properties. Generally, reactive oxygen species (ROS) exist as free radicals (FRs) in radical and non-radical forms, i.e., hydroxyl radical, superoxide, nitric oxide, hydrogen peroxide, and singlet oxygen. Heavy metals are involved in the production of FRs during redox-mediated reactions, which may contribute to ROS formation. This review aims to critically evaluate the redox-mediated characteristics of biochar produced from various biomass feedstocks under different pyrolysis conditions. In addition, we assessed the impact of biochar-assisted FRs redox-mediated processes on heavy metal immobilization and mobility. We also revealed new insights into the function of FRs in biochar and its potential uses for environment-friendly remediation and reducing the dependency on fossil-based materials, utilizing local residual biomass as a raw material in terms of sustainability.
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- Muhammad Saqib Rashid
- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology, Institute of Earth Environment, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710075, China.
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Loess and Quaternary Geology, Institute of Earth Environment, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710075, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Health, College of Environmental and Resources Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, People's Republic of China
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China; Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, 60000, Pakistan
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China
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- CAS-Key Laboratory of Crust-Mantle Materials and the Environments, School of Earth and Space Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, PR China; School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010, Sichuan, PR China
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Kumar R, Sharma P, Yang W, Sillanpää M, Shang J, Bhattacharya P, Vithanage M, Maity JP. State-of-the-art of research progress on adsorptive removal of fluoride-contaminated water using biochar-based materials: Practical feasibility through reusability and column transport studies. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 214:114043. [PMID: 36029838 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Fluoride (F-) is one of the essential elements found in soil and water released from geogenic sources and several anthropogenic activities. Fluoride causes fluorosis, dental and skeletal growth problems, teeth mottling, and neurological damage due to prolonged consumption, affecting millions worldwide. Adsorption is an extensively implemented technique in water and wastewater treatment for fluoride, with significant potential due to efficiency, cost-effectiveness, ease of operation, and reusability. This review highlights the current state of knowledge for fluoride adsorption using biochar-based materials and the limitations of biochar for fluoride-contaminated groundwater and industrial wastewater treatment. Biochar materials have shown significant adsorption capacities for fluoride under the influence of low pH, biochar dose, initial concentration, temperature, and co-existing ions. Modified biochar possesses various functional groups (-OH, -CC, -C-O, -CONH, -C-OH, X-OH), in which enhanced hydroxyl (-OH) groups onto the surface plays a significant role in fluoride adsorption via electrostatic attraction and ion exchange. Regeneration and reusability of biochar sorbents need to be performed to a greater extent to improve removal efficiency and reusability in field conditions. Furthermore, the present investigation identifies the limitations of biochar materials in treating fluoride-contaminated drinking groundwater and industrial effluents. The fluoride removal using biochar-based materials at an industrial scale for understanding the practical feasibility is yet to be documented. This review work recommend the feasibility of biochar-based materials in column studies for fluoride remediation in the future.
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- Rakesh Kumar
- School of Ecology and Environment Studies, Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar, 803116, India
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- School of Ecology and Environment Studies, Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar, 803116, India.
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- Agronomy College, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, P. O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa; Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, Solan, 173212, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Soil and Water Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen, 10B SE-100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Ecosphere Resilience Research Center, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 10250, Sri Lanka; Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248007, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, KIIT Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751024, India
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James A, Yadav D. Bioaerogels, the emerging technology for wastewater treatment: A comprehensive review on synthesis, properties and applications. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113222. [PMID: 35398081 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Over the past decade use of aerogels has received much attention as an emerging technology for wastewater treatment. However, production of aerogels is not environment-friendly. Owing to its excellent properties such as porosity, three-dimensional structure, being amenable to chemical modifications, it is imperative to devise strategies for their improved production and use. Bioaerogels are non-toxic and most of their precursor compounds are biomass-derived. This review aims to present a comprehensive report on survey of existing literature published on the use of bioaerogels for removal of all major categories of water contaminants, namely, heavy metals, industrial dyes, oil, organic compounds and pharmaceuticals. It also gives critical analysis of the lacunae in the existing knowledge such as lack of studies on domestic sewage, emerging pollutants, toxicity of raw materials and adequate disposal of used adsorbents. Proposals of overcoming the limitations in the applicability of bioaerogels, like combining constructed wetlands with use of bioaerogels, among others have been discussed. In this review, emphasis has been given on production of bioaerogels, with an aim to underscore the potential of valorization of biomass waste to develop novel materials for wastewater treatment in an effort towards creating a circular and green economy.
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- Anina James
- Department of Zoology, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College (University of Delhi), Dwarka Sector 3, Delhi, 110078, India.
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- Department of Zoology, Shivaji College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.
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Li H, Wang J, Zhu X, Yang T, Deng J, Yan B, Mao X, Zhang Y, Li S. Evaluation of a green-sustainable industrialized cleaner utilization for refractory cyanide tailings containing sulfur. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 827:154359. [PMID: 35259380 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In order to achieve the clean treatment of refractory cyanide tailings containing sulfur, a novel microwave-assisted chlorination thermal treatment recovery technology was proposed in this paper. On the basis of studying the mineralogy of cyanide tailings, the treatment capacity of common chlorinated agents for refractory cyanide tailings containing sulfur was compared. CaCl2 as the best chlorination agent, gold recovery and chlorine removal rates were 85.2% and 95%, under the optimal conditions. The specific action mechanism of CaCl2 in the process of microwave roasting was studied. Under the action of microwave, CaCl2 accelerated decomposition into chlorine-containing gas and rapidly diffused in cracks caused by thermal stress to ensure gold volatilization and chlorination. Finally, the approach and mechanism of removing residual harmful substances in roasting slag were proposed based on the environmental assessment of roasting slag. Environmental pollution and corrosion of building materials can be effectively avoided in the later transportation and secondary utilization of roasting slag.
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- Haoyu Li
- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, Sichuan 617000, China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, Sichuan 617000, China; Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry of Sichuan Institutes of Higher Education, Zigong, Sichuan 643033, China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, Sichuan 617000, China; Sichuan Provincial Key Lab of Process Equipment and Control, Yibin, SiChuan 644004, China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, Sichuan 617000, China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, Sichuan 617000, China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, Sichuan 617000, China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, Sichuan 617000, China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, Sichuan 617000, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China.
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Zhang Q, Yan B, Feng L, Zheng J, You B, Chen J, Zhao X, Zhang C, Jiang S, He S. Progress in the use of organic potassium salts for the synthesis of porous carbon nanomaterials: microstructure engineering for advanced supercapacitors. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:8216-8244. [PMID: 35665796 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr01986h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Porous carbon nanomaterials (PCNs) are widely applied in energy storage devices. Traditionally, PCNs were mainly synthesized by activation and templating methods, which are time-consuming, tedious, corrosive and relatively high cost. Therefore, the development of easier and greener methods to produce PCNs is of great significance. Recently, organic potassium salts (OPSs) emerged as versatile reagents for synthesizing PCNs. The OPS-based synthesis of PCNs can avoid the use of large amounts of corrosive chemical agents. Potassium carbonate generated in situ from the decomposition of OPSs could serve as both a green activation agent and a water-removable template to produce nanopores. Potassium oxide and potassium formed at higher temperature could generate additional porosity, contributing to a highly porous architecture. The carbon-rich organic moiety could function as a carbon precursor and chemical blowing agent. This review aims to elucidate the multifunctionality of OPSs in the synthesis of PCNs and the capacitive performance of the corresponding PCNs. To this end, recent progress on the capacitive performance of PCNs synthesized from OPSs is summarized. This review provides constructive viewpoints for the cost-effective and green synthesis of PCNs with the aid of OPSs for application in supercapacitors.
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- Qian Zhang
- College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China.
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- College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.
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- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Wang C, Wang G, Xie S, Wang J, Guo Y. Removal behavior and mechanisms of U(VI) in aqueous solution using aloe vera biochar with highly developed porous structure. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-022-08281-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Wan Mahari WA, Waiho K, Fazhan H, Necibi MC, Hafsa J, Mrid RB, Fal S, El Arroussi H, Peng W, Tabatabaei M, Aghbashlo M, Almomani F, Lam SS, Sillanpää M. Progress in valorisation of agriculture, aquaculture and shellfish biomass into biochemicals and biomaterials towards sustainable bioeconomy. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:133036. [PMID: 34822867 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The recurrent environmental and economic issues associated with the diminution of fossil fuels are the main impetus towards the conversion of agriculture, aquaculture and shellfish biomass and the wastes into alternative commodities in a sustainable approach. In this review, the recent progress on recovering and processing these biomass and waste feedstocks to produce a variety of value-added products via various valorisation technologies, including hydrolysis, extraction, pyrolysis, and chemical modifications are presented, analysed, and discussed. These technologies have gained widespread attention among researchers, industrialists and decision makers alike to provide markets with bio-based chemicals and materials at viable prices, leading to less emissions of CO2 and sustainable management of these resources. In order to echo the thriving research, development and innovation, bioresources and biomass from various origins were reviewed including agro-industrial, herbaceous, aquaculture, shellfish bioresources and microorganisms that possess a high content of starch, cellulose, lignin, lipid and chitin. Additionally, a variety of technologies and processes enabling the conversion of such highly available bioresources is thoroughly analysed, with a special focus on recent studies on designing, optimising and even innovating new processes to produce biochemicals and biomaterials. Despite all these efforts, there is still a need to determine the more cost-effective and efficient technologies to produce bio-based commodities.
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- Wan Adibah Wan Mahari
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center for Biomass Value-added Products, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China; Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China; Centre for Chemical Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Malaysia
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- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; STU-UMT Joint Shellfish Research Laboratory, Shantou University, Shantou, China
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- International Water Research Institute, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, 43150 Ben-Guerir, Morocco.
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- AgroBioSciences Research Division, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, 43150 Ben-Guerir, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Research Division, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, 43150 Ben-Guerir, Morocco
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- Green Biotechnology laboratory, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation & Research (MASCIR). Madinat Al Irfane, Rabat 10100 Morocco; Plant Physiology and Biotechnology Team, Center of Plant and Microbial Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Environment. Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University of Rabat, 10000, Morocco
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- Green Biotechnology laboratory, Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation & Research (MASCIR). Madinat Al Irfane, Rabat 10100 Morocco
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- Henan Province Engineering Research Center for Biomass Value-added Products, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
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- Henan Province Engineering Research Center for Biomass Value-added Products, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China; Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering of Agricultural Machinery, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, P. O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Henan Province Engineering Research Center for Biomass Value-added Products, School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450002, China; Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.
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- Chemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Applied Physics, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Malaysia Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam; International Research Centre of Nanotechnology for Himalayan Sustainability (IRCNHS), Shoolini University, Solan, 173212, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Ding T, Wu Y, Zhu X, Lin G, Hu X, Sun H, Huang Y, Zhang S, Zhang H. Promoted Production of Phenolic Monomers from Lignin-First Depolymerization of Lignocellulose over Ru Supported on Biochar by N,P- co-Doping. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING 2022; 10:2343-2354. [DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c06335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Tao Ding
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Normal University, No.1, Cihu Road 1, Huangshi 430052, Hubei, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
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- School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, Western Australia 6027, Australia
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
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Felix CB, Ubando AT, Chen WH, Goodarzi V, Ashokkumar V. COVID-19 and industrial waste mitigation via thermochemical technologies towards a circular economy: A state-of-the-art review. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 423:127215. [PMID: 34844348 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The increasing awareness of waste circular economy has motivated valorization strategies for minimizing resource consumption and waste production in the private sector. With the rise of various industrial wastes and with the emergence of COVID-19 wastes, a sustainable approach is needed to mitigate the growing concern about wastes. Thermochemical treatment technologies in the form of direct combustion, torrefaction, pyrolysis, and gasification have been identified to have vital roles in the value-creation of various waste streams. Moreover, the alignment of thermochemical processes for waste mitigation concerning the circular economy framework needs to be established. Accordingly, a comprehensive review of the different thermochemical treatment options for industrial and the novel COVID-19 medical wastes streams is conducted in this study. This review focuses on highlighting the instrumental role of thermochemical conversion platforms in achieving a circular economy in the industrial sector. Various strategies in waste mitigation through various thermochemical processes such as management, recovery, reduction, and treatment are discussed. The results show that thermochemical technologies are beneficial in addressing the sustainability concerns on mitigating wastes from the industrial sector and wastes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. This also includes the current issues faced as well as future perspectives of the thermochemical conversion technologies.
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- Charles B Felix
- Mechanical Engineering Department, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Ave, 0922 Manila, Philippines; Center for Engineering and Sustainable Development Research, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Ave, 0922 Manila, Philippines
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Ave, 0922 Manila, Philippines; Center for Engineering and Sustainable Development Research, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Ave, 0922 Manila, Philippines; Thermomechanical Analysis Laboratory, De La Salle University-Manila, Laguna Campus, LTI Spine Road, Laguna Blvd, Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
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- Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan; Research Center for Smart Sustainable Circular Economy, Tunghai University, Taichung 407, Taiwan; Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung 411, Taiwan.
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- Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 19945-546, Tehran, Iran
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- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology (PETROMAT), Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Wan Mahari WA, Awang S, Zahariman NAZ, Peng W, Man M, Park YK, Lee J, Sonne C, Lam SS. Microwave co-pyrolysis for simultaneous disposal of environmentally hazardous hospital plastic waste, lignocellulosic, and triglyceride biowaste. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 423:127096. [PMID: 34523477 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Microwave co-pyrolysis was examined as an approach for simultaneous reduction and treatment of environmentally hazardous hospital plastic waste (HPW), lignocellulosic (palm kernel shell, PKS) and triglycerides (waste vegetable oil, WVO) biowaste as co-feedstock. The co-pyrolysis demonstrated faster heating rate (16-43 °C/min) compared to microwave pyrolysis of single feedstock (9-17 °C/min). Microwave co-pyrolysis of HPW/WVO performed at 1:1 ratio produced a higher yield (80.5 wt%) of hydrocarbon liquid fuel compared to HPW/PKS (78.2 wt%). The liquid oil possessed a low nitrogen content (< 4 wt%) and free of sulfur that could reduce the release of hazardous pollutants during its use as fuel in combustion. In particular, the liquid oil obtained from co-pyrolysis of HPW/WVO has low oxygenated compounds (< 16%) leading to reduction in generation of potentially hazardous sludge or problematic acidic tar during oil storage. Insignificant amount of benzene derivatives (< 1%) was also found in the liquid oil, indicating the desirable feature of this pyrolysis approach to suppress the formation of toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Microwave co-pyrolysis of HPW/WVO improved the yield and properties of liquid oil for potential use as a cleaner fuel, whereas the liquid oil from co-pyrolysis of HPW/PKS is applicable in the synthesis of phenolic resin.
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- Wan Adibah Wan Mahari
- Henan Province Engineering Research Center for Biomass Value-Added Products, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China; Pyrolysis Technology Research Group, Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology and Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology and Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Henan Province Engineering Research Center for Biomass Value-Added Products, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China.
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- Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology and Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul 02504, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering & Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, 206 World cup-ro, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Aarhus University, Department of Bioscience, Arctic Research Centre (ARC), Frederiksborgvej 399, P.O. Box 358, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark
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- Henan Province Engineering Research Center for Biomass Value-Added Products, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450002, China; Pyrolysis Technology Research Group, Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.
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Advanced separation strategies for up-gradation of bio-oil into value-added chemicals: A comprehensive review. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Selvam S M, Paramasivan B. Microwave assisted carbonization and activation of biochar for energy-environment nexus: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131631. [PMID: 34315073 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Conventional thermochemical conversion techniques for biofuel production from lignocellulosic biomass is often non-selective and energy inefficient. Microwave assisted pyrolysis (MAP) is cost and energy-efficient technology aimed for value-added bioproducts recovery from biomass with less environmental impacts. The present review emphasizes the performance of MAP in terms of product yield, characteristics and energy consumption and further it compares it with conventional pyrolysis. The significant role of biochar as catalyst in microwave pyrolysis for enhancing the product selectivity and quality, and the influence of microwave activation on product composition identified through sophisticated techniques has been highlighted. Besides, the application of MAP based biochar as soil conditioner and heavy metal immobilization has been illustrated. MAP accomplished at low temperature creates uniform thermal gradient than conventional mode, thereby producing engineered char with hotspots that could be used as catalysts for gasification, energy storage, etc. The stability, nutrient content, surface properties and adsorption capacity of biochar was enhanced by microwave activation, thus facilitating its use as soil conditioner. Many reviews until now on MAP mostly dealt with operational conditions and product yield with limited focus on comparative energy consumption with conventional mode, analytical techniques for product characterization and end application especially concerning agriculture. Thus, the present review adds on to the current state of art on microwave assisted pyrolysis covering all-round aspects of production followed by characterization and applications as soil amendment for increasing crop productivity in addition to the production of value-added chemicals, thus promoting process sustainability in energy and environment nexus.
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- Mari Selvam S
- Agricultural & Environmental Biotechnology Group, Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, 769008, India
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- Agricultural & Environmental Biotechnology Group, Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, 769008, India.
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Zhao Y, Qamar SA, Qamar M, Bilal M, Iqbal HMN. Sustainable remediation of hazardous environmental pollutants using biochar-based nanohybrid materials. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 300:113762. [PMID: 34543967 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Biochar is a well-known carbon material with diversified functionalities and excellent physicochemical characteristics with high wastewater treatment potential. This review aims to summarize recent advancements in the development of biochar and biochar-based nanohybrid materials as a potential tool for the removal of harmful organic compounds such as synthetic dyes/effluents. The formation of biochar using pyrolysis of renewable feedstocks and their applications in various industries are explained hereafter. The characteristics and construction of biochar-based hybrid materials are explained in detail. Diversity of feedstocks, including municipal wastes, industrial byproducts, agricultural, and forestry residues, endows different biochar types with a wide structural variety. The production of cost-effective biochar drives the interest in manipulating biochars and induces desire functionality using nanoscale reinforcements. Various types of biochars, such as magnetic biochar, layered nanomaterial coated biochar, nanometallic oxide composites, chemically and physically functionalized biochar, have been produced. With the aid of nanomaterial, hybrid biochar exhibits a high potential to remove toxic contaminants. Depending upon biochar type, dyes/effluents can be removed via different mechanisms, including the Fenton process, photocatalytic degradation, π-π interaction, electrostatic interaction, and physical adsorption. In conclusion, desired physicochemical features, and tunable surface properties of biochar present high potential material in removing organic dyes and other effluents. The blended biochar with different materials/nanomaterials endows broader development and multi-functional opportunities for treating dyes/effluents.
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- Yuping Zhao
- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, 223003, China.
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, 223003, China.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico.
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Zhao N, Zhao C, Liu K, Zhang W, Tsang DCW, Yang Z, Yang X, Yan B, Morel JL, Qiu R. Experimental and DFT investigation on N-functionalized biochars for enhanced removal of Cr(VI). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 291:118244. [PMID: 34592327 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this study, N-functionalized biochars with varied structural characteristics were designed by loading poplar leaf with different amounts of urea at 1:1 and 1:3 ratios through pyrolysis method. The addition of urea significantly increased the N content of biochar and facilitated the formation of amine (-NH-, -NH2), imine (-HCNH), benzimidazole (-C7H5N2), imidazole (-C3H3N2), and pyrimidine (-C4H3N2) groups due to substitution reaction and Maillard reaction. The effect of pH on Cr(VI) removal suggested that decrease in solution pH favored the formation of electrostatic attraction between the protonated functional groups and HCrO4-. And, experimental and density functional theory study were used to probe adsorption behaviors and adsorption mechanism which N-functionalized biochars interacted with Cr(VI). The protonation energy calculations indicated that N atoms in newly formed N-containing groups were better proton acceptors. Adsorption kinetics and isotherm experiments exhibited that N-functionalized biochars had greater removal rate and removal capacity for Cr(VI). The removal rate of Cr(VI) on N-functionalized biochar was 10.5-15.5 times that of untreated biochar. Meanwhile, N-functionalized biochar of NB3 with the largest number of adsorption sites for -C7H5N2, -NH2, -OH, -C3H3N2, and phthalic acid (-C8H5O4) exhibited the supreme adsorption capacity for Cr(VI) through H bonds and the highest adsorption energy was -5.01 kcal/mol. These mechanistic findings on the protonation and adsorption capacity are useful for better understanding the functions of N-functionalized biochars, thereby providing a guide for their use in various environmental applications.
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- Nan Zhao
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, PR China
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- Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, PR China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, PR China; School of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, PR China
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- Université de Lorraine, INRA, Laboratoire Sols et Environnement, 2, avenue de la forêt de Haye - BP 20163, 54505, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, PR China.
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Bandala ER, Liu A, Wijesiri B, Zeidman AB, Goonetilleke A. Emerging materials and technologies for landfill leachate treatment: A critical review. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 291:118133. [PMID: 34534829 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Sanitary landfill is the most popular way to dispose solid wastes with one major drawback: the generation of landfill leachate resulting from percolation of rainfall through exposed landfill areas or infiltration of groundwater into the landfill. The landfill leachate impacts on the environment has forced authorities to stipulate more stringent requirements for pollution control, generating the need for innovative technologies to eliminate waste degradation by-products incorporated in the leachate. Natural attenuation has no effect while conventional treatment processes are not capable of removing some the pollutants contained in the leachate which are reported to reach the natural environment, the aquatic food web, and the anthroposphere. This review critically evaluates the state-of-the-art engineered materials and technologies for the treatment of landfill leachate with the potential for real-scale application. The study outcomes confirmed that only a limited number of studies are available for providing new information about novel materials or technologies suitable for application in the removal of pollutants from landfill leachate. This paper focuses on the type of pollutants being removed, the process conditions and the outcomes reported in the literature. The emerging trends are also highlighted as well as the identification of current knowledge gaps and future research directions along with recommendations related to the application of available technologies for landfill leachate treatment.
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- Erick R Bandala
- Division of Hydrologic Sciences. Desert Research Institute, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, China
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
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- Division of Hydrologic Sciences. Desert Research Institute, Las Vegas, NV, USA; School of Science, Program of Water Resource Management, UNLV, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
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Alhothali A, Haneef T, Mustafa MRU, Moria KM, Rashid U, Rasool K, Bamasag OO. Optimization of Micro-Pollutants' Removal from Wastewater Using Agricultural Waste-Derived Sustainable Adsorbent. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182111506. [PMID: 34770021 PMCID: PMC8583561 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Water pollution due to the discharge of untreated industrial effluents is a serious environmental and public health issue. The presence of organic pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) causes worldwide concern because of their mutagenic and carcinogenic effects on aquatic life, human beings, and the environment. PAHs are pervasive atmospheric compounds that cause nervous system damage, mental retardation, cancer, and renal kidney diseases. This research presents the first usage of palm kernel shell biochar (PKSB) (obtained from agricultural waste) for PAH removal from industrial wastewater (oil and gas wastewater/produced water). A batch scale study was conducted for the remediation of PAHs and chemical oxygen demand (COD) from produced water. The influence of operating parameters such as biochar dosage, pH, and contact time was optimized and validated using a response surface methodology (RSM). Under optimized conditions, i.e., biochar dosage 2.99 g L−1, pH 4.0, and contact time 208.89 min, 93.16% of PAHs and 97.84% of COD were predicted. However, under optimized conditions of independent variables, 95.34% of PAH and 98.21% of COD removal was obtained in the laboratory. The experimental data were fitted to the empirical second-order model of a suitable degree for the maximum removal of PAHs and COD by the biochar. ANOVA analysis showed a high coefficient of determination value (R2 = 0.97) and a reasonable second-order regression prediction. Additionally, the study also showed a comparative analysis of PKSB with previously used agricultural waste biochar for PAH and COD removal. The PKSB showed significantly higher removal efficiency than other types of biochar. The study also provides analysis on the reusability of PKSB for up to four cycles using two different methods. The methods reflected a significantly good performance for PAH and COD removal for up to two cycles. Hence, the study demonstrated a successful application of PKSB as a potential sustainable adsorbent for the removal of micro-pollutants from produced water.
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- Areej Alhothali
- Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (K.M.M.); (O.O.B.)
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (T.H.); (M.R.U.M.)
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
- Centre for Urban Resource Sustainability, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (T.H.); (M.R.U.M.)
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- Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (K.M.M.); (O.O.B.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ION2), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Doha 5825, Qatar;
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- Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (K.M.M.); (O.O.B.)
- Center of Excellence in Smart Environment Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Madhubashani AMP, Giannakoudakis DA, Amarasinghe BMWPK, Rajapaksha AU, Pradeep Kumara PBT, Triantafyllidis KS, Vithanage M. Propensity and appraisal of biochar performance in removal of oil spills: A comprehensive review. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 288:117676. [PMID: 34265555 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Recently, the adsorption-based environmental remediation techniques have gained a considerable attention, due to their economic viability and simplicity over other methods. Hence, detailed presentation and analysis were herein focused on describing the role of biochar in oil spill removal. Oil removal by utilizing biochar is assumed as a green-oriented concept. Biochar is a carbon-rich low-cost material with high porosity and specific surface chemistry, with a tremendous potentiality for oil removal from aqueous solutions. Oil sorption properties of biochar mainly depend on the biochar production/synthesis method, and the biomass feedstock type. In order to preserve the stability of functional groups in the structure, biochar needs to be produced/activated at low temperatures (<700 ᵒC). In general, biochar derived from biomass containing high lignin content via slow pyrolysis is more favorable for oil removal. Exceptional characteristics of biochar which intensify the oil removal capability such as hydrophobicity, oleophilicity or/and specific contaminant-surface interaction of biochar can be enhanced and be tuned by chemical and physical activation methods. Considering all the presented results, future perspectives such as the examination of biochar efficacy on oil removal efficiency in multi-element contaminated aqueous solutions to identify the best biomass feedstocks, the production protocols and large-scale field trials, are also discussed.
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- A M P Madhubashani
- Ecosphere Resilience Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka; Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland; Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
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- Ecosphere Resilience Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka; Instrument Center, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Oceanography and Marine Geology, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka; Marine Environment Protection Authority, No 177, Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka
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- Ecosphere Resilience Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka; Instrument Center, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
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Wang Z, Shen R, Ji S, Xie L, Zhang H. Effects of biochar derived from sewage sludge and sewage sludge/cotton stalks on the immobilization and phytoavailability of Pb, Cu, and Zn in sandy loam soil. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 419:126468. [PMID: 34186429 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and straws has been used to improve the pore structure and reduce the ecological risks of heavy metals in sewage sludge-derived biochars. However, to date, no study has focused on the effects of biochar derived from sewage sludge/straws on the immobilization and phytoavailability of heavy metals in soil. Here, we studied the effects of biochar derived from sewage sludge/cotton stalks (SCB) and that derived from sewage sludge alone (SSB) on the remediation of sandy loam soil contaminated by Pb, Cu, and Zn. SCB amendment decreased the bioavailable forms of Pb, Cu, and Zn in the soil by 19.0%, 34.9%, and 18.2%, respectively, and reduced their accumulation in ryegrass by 28.6%, 50.1%, and 30.0%, respectively, compared with those by SSB amendment. Furthermore, SCB amendment transformed more metals from the acid-soluble fraction to the oxidizable fraction than SSB amendment, indicating that complexation played a more critical role in SCB amendment than in SSB amendment. Both biochar amendments effectively improved soil water holding capacity, increased the supply of available P, N, and K, and promoted ryegrass growth. The findings of this study show the benefits of SCB over SSB for the remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soil.
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- Zhipu Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay, Karamay 834000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay, Karamay 834000, China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China.
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- Experimental Testing Institute of Petro China Xinjiang Oilfield Company, Karamay 834000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay, Karamay 834000, China.
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Zhou Y, Qin S, Verma S, Sar T, Sarsaiya S, Ravindran B, Liu T, Sindhu R, Patel AK, Binod P, Varjani S, Rani Singhnia R, Zhang Z, Awasthi MK. Production and beneficial impact of biochar for environmental application: A comprehensive review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 337:125451. [PMID: 34186328 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This review focuses on a holistic view of biochar, production from feedstock's, engineering production strategies, its applications and future prospects. This article reveals a systematic emphasis on the continuation and development of biochar and its production methods such as Physical engineering, chemical and bio-engineering techniques. In addition, biochar alternatives such as nutrient formations and surface area made it a promising cheap source of carbon-based products such as anaerobic digestion, gasification, and pyrolysis, commercially available wastewater treatment, carbons, energy storage, microbial fuel cell electrodes, and super-capacitors repair have been reviewed. This paper also covers the knowledge blanks of strategies and ideas for the future in the field of engineering biochar production techniques and application as well as expand the technology used in the circular bio-economy.
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- Yuwen Zhou
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China
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- Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, Borås 50190, Sweden
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- Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Environmental Energy and Engineering, Kyonggi University, Youngtong - Gu, Suwon 16227, South Korea
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China
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- Microbial Processes and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695019, India
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Microbial Processes and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695019, India
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- Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382010, India
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China; Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, Borås 50190, Sweden.
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Lee N, Hong SH, Lee CG, Park SJ, Lee J. Conversion of cattle manure into functional material to remove selenate from wastewater. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 278:130398. [PMID: 33819881 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Herein, pyrolysis of cattle manure was conducted to synthesize an effective material for removing heavy metals (e.g., selenium) from water environments. To remove selenate from aqueous solution, iron-impregnated cattle manure biochar (Fe/CM-biochar) was synthesized. The Fe-impregnation was performed by pre-treating cattle manure before its pyrolysis. The pretreatment increased the biochar yield. Influence of various factors such as contacting time, initial selenate concentration, reaction temperature, pH, and presence of coexisting anions were explored by performing batch adsorption experiments. The selenate adsorption reached equilibrium within 15 min. The Langmuir model was better fitted to equilibrium adsorption data than the Freundlich model. The maximum adsorption capacity of Fe/CM-biochar was calculated to be 52.56 mg-Se/g, which is superior to other adsorbents reported in the literature. As the reaction temperature increased in the range (15-35) °C, selenate adsorption on Fe/CM-biochar showed an endothermic and nonspontaneous reaction. The enthalpy change during selenate adsorption was 18.44 kJ/mol, which ranges in physical adsorption. The increase of solution pH (3-11) reduced the selenate adsorption (46.4-37.7 mg-Se/g). The extent of co-existing anion impact on selenate adsorption followed an order of HPO42- > HCO3- > SO42- > NO3-. These results indicate that Fe/CM-biochar is an effective functional material for the removal of selenate from wastewater.
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- Nahyeon Lee
- Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrated System Engineering, Hankyong National University, Anseong, 17579, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrated System Engineering, Hankyong National University, Anseong, 17579, Republic of Korea; School of Social Safety and System Engineering, Hankyong National University, Anseong, 17579, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea; Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea.
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Liu X, He S, Yang Y, Yao B, Tang Y, Luo L, Zhi D, Wan Z, Wang L, Zhou Y. A review on percarbonate-based advanced oxidation processes for remediation of organic compounds in water. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 200:111371. [PMID: 34081973 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Sodium percarbonate (SPC) is considered a potential alternative to liquid hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in organic compounds contaminated water/soil remediation due to its regularly, transportable, economical, and eco-friendly features. The solid state of SPC makes it more suitable to remediate actual soil and water with a milder H2O2 release rate. Apart from its good oxidative capacity, alkaline SPC can simultaneously remediate acidized solution and soil to the neutral condition. Conventionally, percarbonate-based advanced oxidation process (P-AOPs) system proceed through the catalysis under ultraviolet ray, transition metal ions (i.e., Fe2+, Fe3+, and V4+), and nanoscale zero-valent metals (iron, zinc, copper, and nickel). The hydroxyl radical (•OH), superoxide radical (•O2-), and carbonate radical anion (•CO3-) generated from sodium percarbonate could attack the organic pollutant structure. In this review, we present the advances of P-AOPs in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalytic processes through a wide range of activation methods. This review aims to give an overview of the catalysis and application of P-AOPs for emerging contaminants degradation and act as a guideline of the field advances. Various activation methods of percarbonate are summarized, and the influence factors in the solution matrix such as pH, anions, and cations are thoroughly discussed. Moreover, this review helps to clarify the advantages and shortcomings of P-AOPs in current scientific progress and guide the future practical direction of P-AOPs in sustainable carbon catalysis and green chemistry.
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- Xin Liu
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410028, China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, China.
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- Institute of Construction Materials, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Agricultural Typical Pollution Remediation and Wetland Protection, College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, 410028, China.
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Physio-Chemical Characterization of Biochar, Compost and Co-Composted Biochar Derived from Green Waste. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13094628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Organic wastes are naturally biodegradable, but they contribute to environmental pollution and management issues. Composting and pyrolysis are widely used technologies for recycling these wastes into valuable organic products for soil health and crop production. In the current study, fruits vegetables waste (FVW) was converted to biochar, compost, and co-composted biochar. The microcrystal structure, functional groups, surface morphology, and nutrient contents of organic materials were investigated by XRD, FTIR, SEM-EDS, AAS, multi C-N analyzer, and ICP-OES techniques. Heavy metals contamination was not detected in the biomass used for pyrolysis and compost preparation. FVW had an acidic pH (5.92), while biochar, compost, and co-composted biochar had an alkaline pH. Total macronutrient (K, Na, S) and micronutrient (Cu, Fe) concentrations were higher in compost and co-composted biochar, with the exception of K, which was higher in biochar. Biochar had the highest surface area (4.99 m2g), followed by FVW, compost, and co-composted biochar. Co-composted biochar had a porous structure. Si, Ca, and Al contents were common in all organic materials, while P, K, Mg, and S were found with lower concentrations in both biochar and compost. Iron was only found in compost and co-composted biochar. Quartz, sylvite, and calcite were common minerals found in all organic treatments. Biochar contained more aromatic carbon ring structure C=C/C=O and aromatic C-H bending as compared to FVW and compost, thus, making biochar a stable carbon rich material suitable for soil carbon sequestration.
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Pap S, Boyd KG, Taggart MA, Turk Sekulic M. Circular economy based landfill leachate treatment with sulphur-doped microporous biochar. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2021; 124:160-171. [PMID: 33631441 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.01.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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There is now increasing interest in the creation of a more 'circular economy', with a particular aim to eliminate waste - by design, within which products are optimised to be reused, restored or returned. Here, a sulphur functionalised microporous biochar was synthesised from an abundant biomass waste material (cherry kernels), for the selective removal of Pb(II) from landfill leachate as a representative heavy metal. The production process utilises renewable waste material and removes toxic chemicals. Characterisation of the biochar showed that pyrolysis and functionalisation formed an adsorbent with a microporous structure and rich surface chemical functionality. The adsorption process was optimised using a 'response surface methodology - Box-Behnken Design'. Lead removal efficiency approached 99.9% under optimised experimental conditions, i.e., where the solution pH was 6.0, the biochar dose was 4.0 g/L and the contact time was 47 min. The adsorption process was best described using a Freundlich model. The maximum amount of Pb(II) adsorbed was 44.92 mg/g. The main adsorption mechanisms occurred through outer-sphere (electrostatic attraction) and inner-sphere complexation. Desorption studies showed that three successful regeneration cycles (with acidic deionised water) could be used post pyrolysis. The biochar removed 97% of Pb(II) from landfill leachate samples, as compared to 9.4%, and 7.6% for two commercial activated carbon adsorbents. These findings demonstrate the high selectivity of this biochar towards Pb(II) and its applicability even in the presence of high concentrations of many potentially interfering inorganic and organic ions and compounds.
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- Sabolc Pap
- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Department of Environmental Engineering and Occupational Safety and Health, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, 21 000 Novi Sad, Serbia; Environmental Research Institute, University of the Highlands and Islands, Castle Street, Thurso KW14 7JD, UK.
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- Environmental Research Institute, University of the Highlands and Islands, Castle Street, Thurso KW14 7JD, UK
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- Environmental Research Institute, University of the Highlands and Islands, Castle Street, Thurso KW14 7JD, UK
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Department of Environmental Engineering and Occupational Safety and Health, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, 21 000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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Farooq A, Moogi S, Kwon EE, Lee J, Kim YM, Jae J, Jung SC, Park YK. Catalytic upgrading of Quercus Mongolica under methane environment to obtain high yield of bioaromatics. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 272:116016. [PMID: 33248830 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This work investigated the impact of pyrolysis medium and catalyst on the production of bio-BTX (benzene, toluene, and xylene) from Quercus Mongolica (Q. Mongolica) via catalytic pyrolysis. Two different pyrolysis media (N2 and CH4) and five different zeolite catalysts (HY, HBeta, HZSM-5, 1 wt% Ni/HZSM-5, and 1 wt% Ga/HZSM-5) were considered for the Q. Mongolica pyrolysis. The HZSM-5 yielded more BTX than the HY and HBeta due to its strong acidity. The employment of CH4 as the pyrolysis medium improved the BTX yield (e.g., 2.7 times higher total BTX yield in CH4 than in N2) and resulted in low coke yield (e.g., 5.27% for N2-pyrolysis and 2.57% for CH4-pyrolysis) because the CH4-drived hydrogen simulated a hydropyrolysis condition and facilitated dehydroaromatization reaction. CH4 also led to direct coupling, Diels-Alder, and co-aromatization reactions during the pyrolysis, contributing to enhancing the BTX yield. The addition of Ga to the HZSM-5 could further increase the BTX yield by means of facilitating hydrocracking/demethylation and methyl radical formation from CH4 assisting the generation of >C2 alkenes that could be further converted into BTX on acid sites of the HZSM-5.
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- Abid Farooq
- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environment and Energy, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea; Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, 38453, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Sunchon National University, Sunchon, 57922, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea.
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Park C, Lee N, Kim J, Lee J. Co-pyrolysis of food waste and wood bark to produce hydrogen with minimizing pollutant emissions. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 270:116045. [PMID: 33257148 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this study, the co-pyrolysis of food waste with lignocellulosic biomass (wood bark) in a continuous-flow pyrolysis reactor was considered as an effective strategy for the clean disposal and value-added utilization of the biowaste. To achieve this aim, the effects of major co-pyrolysis parameters such as pyrolysis temperature, the flow rate of the pyrolysis medium (nitrogen (N2) gas), and the blending ratio of food waste/wood bark on the yields, compositions, and properties of three-phase pyrolytic products (i.e., non-condensable gases, condensable compounds, and char) were investigated. The temperature and the food waste/wood bark ratio were found to affect the pyrolytic product yields, while the N2 flow rate did not. More non-condensable gases and less char were produced at higher temperatures. For example, as the temperature was increased from 300 °C to 700 °C, the yield of non-condensable gases increased from 6.3 to 17.5 wt%, while the yield of char decreased from 63.6 to 30.6 wt% for the co-pyrolysis of food waste and wood bark at a weight ratio of 1:1. Both the highest yield of hydrogen (H2) gas and the most significant suppression of the formation of phenolic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compounds were achieved with a combination of food waste and wood bark at a weight ratio of 1:1 at 700 °C. The results suggest that the synergetic effect of food waste and lignocellulosic biomass during co-pyrolysis can be exploited to increase the H2 yield while limiting the formation of phenolic compounds and PAH derivatives. This study has also proven the effectiveness of co-pyrolysis as a process for the valorization of biowaste that is produced by agriculture, forestry, and the food industry, while reducing the formation of harmful chemicals.
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- Chanyeong Park
- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Ajou University, 206 Worldcup-ro, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Ajou University, 206 Worldcup-ro, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Ajou University, 206 Worldcup-ro, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, Ajou University, 206 Worldcup-ro, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea; Department of Energy Systems Research, Ajou University, 206 Worldcup-ro, Suwon, 16499, Republic of Korea.
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Kim Y, Thomas AE, Robichaud DJ, Iisa K, St John PC, Etz BD, Fioroni GM, Dutta A, McCormick RL, Mukarakate C, Kim S. A perspective on biomass-derived biofuels: From catalyst design principles to fuel properties. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 400:123198. [PMID: 32585513 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The hazards to health and the environment associated with the transportation sector include smog, particulate matter, and greenhouse gas emissions. Conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels has the potential to provide significant amounts of infrastructure-compatible liquid transportation fuels that reduce those hazardous materials. However, the development of these technologies is inefficient, due to: (i) the lack of a priori fuel property consideration, (ii) poor shared vocabulary between process chemists and fuel engineers, and (iii) modern and future engines operating outside the range of traditional autoignition metrics such as octane or cetane numbers. In this perspective, we describe an approach where we follow a "fuel-property first" design methodology with a sequence of (i) identifying the desirable fuel properties for modern engines, (ii) defining molecules capable of delivering those properties, and (iii) designing catalysts and processes that can produce those molecules from a candidate feedstock in a specific conversion process. Computational techniques need to be leveraged to minimize expenses and experimental efforts on low-promise options. This concept is illustrated with current research information available for biomass conversion to fuels via catalytic fast pyrolysis and hydrotreating; outstanding challenges and research tools necessary for a successful outcome are presented.
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- Yeonjoon Kim
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, United States
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, United States
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, United States
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, United States
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, United States
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, United States
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, United States
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, United States
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, United States.
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- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, United States.
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Engineered Biochar Production and Its Potential Benefits in a Closed-Loop Water-Reuse Agriculture System. WATER 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/w12102847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Biochar’s potential to remove various contaminants from aqueous solutions has been widely discussed. The rapid development of engineered biochar produced using different feedstock materials via various methods for wastewater treatment in recent years urges an up-to-date review on this topic. This article centers on summarizing state-of-the-art methods for engineered biochar production and discussing the multidimensional benefits of applying biochar for water reuse and soil amendment in a closed-loop agriculture system. Based on numerous recent articles (<5 years) published in journals indexed in the Web of Science, engineered biochar’s production methods, modification techniques, physicochemical properties, and performance in removing inorganic, organic, and emerging contaminants from wastewater are reviewed in this study. It is concluded that biochar-based technologies have great potential to be used for treating both point-source and diffuse-source wastewater in agricultural systems, thus decreasing water demand while improving crop yields. As biochar can be produced using crop residues and other biomass wastes, its on-farm production and subsequent applications in a closed-loop agriculture system will not only eliminate expensive transportation costs, but also create a circular flow of materials and energy that promotes additional environmental and economic benefits.
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Zhao Z, Xiong Y, Cheng X, Hou X, Yang Y, Tian Y, You J, Xu L. Adsorptive removal of trace thallium(I) from wastewater: A review and new perspectives. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 393:122378. [PMID: 32120216 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Thallium is an emerging pollutant reported in wastewater along with the increasing mining and smelting of thallium-containing ores in recent years. The complete removal of Tl(I) from wastewater is of significant emergency due to its high toxicity and mobility, however, Tl(I) removal is always confronted with numerous technical difficulties because of the extremely low Tl(I) concentration in wastewater and the disturbances of many accompanying impurity ions. Adsorption is currently the most widely used method for Tl(I) removal on industrial scale and varied kinds of adsorbents such as Prussian blue analogues, biosorbents, and metal oxides have been developed. However, the adsorption process of Tl(I) is always affected by the co-existing cations, resulting in low Tl(I) removal efficiency. Recently, the development of a variety of novel adsorbents or ion sensors based on macrocyclic compounds for enrichment and accurate determination of trace Tl(I) in aqueous solutions exhibits great potential for application in Tl(I) removal from wastewater with high selectivity and process efficiency. This paper provides an overview of the adsorption methods for Tl(I) removal from wastewater with emphasis on complexation properties between varied types of adsorbents and Tl(I). Future directions of research and development of adsorptive Tl(I) removal from industrial wastewater are proposed.
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- Zhuo Zhao
- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, PR China
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- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, PR China
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- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, PR China
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- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, PR China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2628CD, the Netherlands
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- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, PR China
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- School of Metallurgical Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, 243032, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, PR China.
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Ahmed A, Abu Bakar MS, Hamdani R, Park YK, Lam SS, Sukri RS, Hussain M, Majeed K, Phusunti N, Jamil F, Aslam M. Valorization of underutilized waste biomass from invasive species to produce biochar for energy and other value-added applications. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2020; 186:109596. [PMID: 32361527 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Biochar production from invasive species biomass discarded as waste was studied in a fixed bed reactor pyrolysis system under different temperature conditions for value-added applications. Prior to pyrolysis, the biomass feedstock was characterized by proximate, ultimate, and heating value analyses, while the biomass decomposition behavior was examined by thermogravimetric analysis. The heating values of the feedstock biomass ranged from 18.65 to 20.65 MJ/kg, whereas the volatile matter, fixed carbon, and ash content were 61.54-72.04 wt %, 19.27-26.61 wt % and 1.51-1.86 wt %, respectively. The elemental composition of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the samples was reported to be in the range of 47.41-48.47 wt %, 5.50-5.88 wt % and 46.10-45.18 wt %, respectively, while the nitrogen and sulphur content in the biomass samples were at very low concentrations, making it more useful for valorization from environmental aspects. The biochar yields were reported in the range of 45.36-58.35 wt %, 28.63-44.38 wt % and 22.68-29.42 wt % at a pyrolysis temperature of 400 °C, 500 °C, and 600 °C, respectively. The biochars were characterized from ultimate analysis, heating value, energy densification ratio, energy yield, pH, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM and EDX), to evaluate their potential for value-added applications. The carbon content, heating value, energy densification ratio, and the porosity of the biochars improved with the increase in pyrolysis temperature, while the energy yield, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen content of the biochars decreased. This study revealed the potential of the valorization of underutilized discarded biomass of invasive species via a pyrolysis process to produce biochar for value-added applications.
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- Ashfaq Ahmed
- Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam; School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea; Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus Raiwind Road, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea.
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- Pyrolysis Technology Research Group, Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (Akuatrop), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Environmental and Life Sciences Programme, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, BE 1410, Brunei Darussalam
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus Raiwind Road, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus Raiwind Road, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90112, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus Raiwind Road, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus Raiwind Road, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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Han M, Duan X, Cao G, Zhu S, Ho SH. Graphitic nitride-catalyzed advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for landfill leachate treatment: A mini review. PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION : TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS, PART B 2020; 139:230-240. [PMID: 32372848 PMCID: PMC7198436 DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2020.04.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Landfill leachate poses significant risks to public health via the release of high-toxicity contaminants, including refractory organic compounds, ammonia-nitrogen compounds, and heavy metals. Significant efforts have been made to develop useful methods for leachate disposition and treatment. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are one of the most promising methods, because they can rapidly degrade diverse pollutants and significantly improve the biodegradability of leachate. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), a fascinating conjugated polymer, has become a hot topic in AOP research due to its metal-free benefits and high photosensitivity. Thus, combining AOPs with g-C3N4 achieves excellent degradation of refractory pollutants in leachate. Since the composition of leachate is complex in the practical conditions, the information reported by current studies of using g-C3N4 as a remediator is still incomplete and fragmented. Thus, in this review, the recent status of leachate treatment and approaches for its disposal has been summarized and some conclusions have been drawn. In addition, a brief introduction to g-C3N4 and its application in AOPs for leachate treatment have been critically discussed and with its future outlook assessed. Although the development of g-C3N4 in AOPs for leachate treatment is highly efficient and practical, comprehensive study about its application and technology expansion is urgently needed, based on the complex operating conditions. Perspectives on the treatment of leachate using g-C3N4-AOPs are also included. The information and perspectives provided in this review will provide guidance and novel understanding to accelerate the development of g-C3N4-based AOPs for leachate treatment.
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- Meina Han
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province,150090, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province,150090, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, PR China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, PR China
- Corresponding author at: School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province,150090, PR China
- Corresponding author.
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