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Khan SS, Kokilavani S, Alahmadi TA, Ansari MJ. Enhanced visible light driven photodegradation of rifampicin and Cr(VI) reduction activity of ultra-thin ZnO nanosheets/CuCo 2S 4QDs: A mechanistic insights, degradation pathway and toxicity assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 347:123760. [PMID: 38492754 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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In this study, we focused on fabrication of porous ultra-thin ZnO nanosheet (PUNs)/CuCo2S4 quantum dots (CCS QDs) for visible light-driven photodegradation of rifampicin (RIF) and Cr(VI) reduction. The morphology, structural, optical and textural properties of fabricated photocatalyst were critically analyzed with different analytical and spectroscopic techniques. An exceptionally high RIF degradation (99.97%) and maximum hexavalent Cr(VI) reduction (96.17%) under visible light was achieved at 10 wt% CCS QDs loaded ZnO, which is 213% and 517% greater than bare ZnO PUNs. This enhancement attributed to the improved visible light absorption, interfacial synergistic effect, and high surface-rich active sites. Extremely high generation of ●OH attributed to the spin-orbit coupling in ZnO PUNs@CCS QDs and the existence of oxygen vacancies. Besides, the ZnOPUNs@CCS QDs, forming Z-scheme heterojunctions, enhanced the separation of photogenerated charge carriers. We investigated the influencing factors such as pH, inorganic ions, catalyst dosage and drug dosage on the degradation process. More impressively, a stable performance of ZnO PUNs@CCS QDs obtained even after six consecutive degradation (85.9%) and Cr(VI) reduction (67.7%) cycles. Furthermore, the toxicity of intermediates produced during the photodegradation process were assessed using ECOSAR program. This work provides a new strategy for ZnO-based photocatalysis as a promising candidate for the treatment of various contaminants present in water bodies.
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- S Sudheer Khan
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Medical City, PO Box-2925, Riyadh, 11461, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, Hindu College Moradabad (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Bareilly), Moradabad, India
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Rashidi F, Larki A, Jafar Saghanezhad S. Cost-effective removal of Cr(VI) ions from aqueous media using L-cysteine functionalized gold nanoparticles embedded in melamine-based covalent organic framework (Cys-AuNPs@COF). SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 308:123762. [PMID: 38128331 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Due to the growing concern about the environmental effects of heavy metals, researchers are developing materials that possess high absorption capacity in addition to selectivity and high absorption speed. Recently, covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have been considered as emerging and promising adsorbents for the removal of many types of pollutants. In this work, a novel and selective adsorbent (Cys-AuNPs@COF) was prepared by embedding gold nanoparticles functionalized with L-cysteine in melamine-based COF for the removal of Cr(VI) ions from wastewater. The synthesized Cys-AuNPs@COF were characterizedby Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), and elemental mapping (EMA) analysis. The removal of Cr(VI) ions was performed using a batch mode process by taking advantage of response surface methodology (RSM) based on a central composite design (CCD) model. The maximum adsorption capacity of Cys-AuNPs@COF was 151.5 mg g-1. The experimental results followed the Langmuir model and showed pseudo-second-order kinetics. A portable, low-cost, and highly sensitive device with a smartphone colorimeter platform was developed for in situ measurement of trace amounts of chromium (VI) ions. Due to its simplicity and versatility, this method has the potential to serve as an alternative to conventional field analysis methods.
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- Fatemeh Rashidi
- Department of Marine Chemistry, Faculty of Marine Science, Khorramshahr University of Marine Science and Technology, Khorramshahr, Iran
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- Department of Marine Chemistry, Faculty of Marine Science, Khorramshahr University of Marine Science and Technology, Khorramshahr, Iran.
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Rathi TA, Saravanan D, Jugade R. A novel chitosan-glutamic acid membrane for multi-pollutant amputation: Investigational and RSM optimizations. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 244:117921. [PMID: 38101721 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117921] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The novel glutamic acid crosslinked chitosan membrane (CsG) was fabricated and tested for its adsorption capabilities for the removal of multiple pollutants like Cr (VI), cyanide, fluoride and diclofenac sodium from wastewater. This fabricated CsG membrane was characterized by various techniques like FT-IR, SEM, EDX and XRD, BET to assess its structural, compositional and morphological properties. The working parameters studied by batch experiments were solution pH, CsG dose, contact time, pollutant concentration and solution temperature. The CsG membrane exhibited maximum adsorption capacity of 410.7 mg/g, 310.2 mg/g, 14.3 mg/g, 132.7 mg/g for Cr (VI), cyanide, fluoride and diclofenac respectively. The validation of the operational parameters was performed by Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The experimental data fitted well with Langmuir isotherm model and followed pseudo second order kinetics for all the four targeted contaminants. The spontaneity of the process was checked by thermodynamics studies. The high partition coefficients of 7669 L/kg Cr(VI), 23,309 L/kg (CN-), 649 L/kg (F-) and 2613 L/kg (DFC) are the indicators of excellent attractive interaction between CsG membrane and target toxicants. The CsG membrane showed efficient regenerative adsorption properties up to 5 adsorption-desorption cycles. Overall, the developed novel CsG membrane promised as an effective material for the removal of multiple number of pollutants from water.
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- Tejaswini A Rathi
- Department of Chemistry, R.T.M Nagpur University, Nagpur, 440033, India
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- Department of Chemistry, National College, Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu, 620001, India
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- Department of Chemistry, R.T.M Nagpur University, Nagpur, 440033, India.
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Saravanan R, Sathish T, Sharma K, Rao AV, Sathyamurthy R, Panchal H, Abdul Zahra MM. Sustainable wastewater treatment by RO and hybrid organic polyamide membrane nanofiltration system for clean environment. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 337:139336. [PMID: 37379991 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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One of the environmental pollution is happened by the discharge of industrial wastewater that needs to be adequately filtered. Given that the effluent from the leather industry contains high levels of chromium, heavy metals, lipids, and Sulphur, it is one of the wastewater disposals that are most damaging. This experimental study focuses on reverse osmosis and hybrid organic polyimide membrane for nanofiltration for sustainable wastewater treatment. In the RO and organic polyamide Nano-porous membranes, a thin film of polyamide membrane was used for efficient filtration. Taguchi analysis optimized process parameters such as pressure, temperature, pH, and volume reduction factor. The outcome shows an 89% reduction in total wastewater hardness, an 88% reduction in sulfate, and an 89% efficiency reduction in COD. As a result, the proposed technology significantly increased filtration efficiency.
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- R Saravanan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602 105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602 105, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura, India.
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- Advanced Functional Materials Research Centre, Department of Engineering Physics, College of Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India.
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Government Engineering College Patan, Gujarat, India.
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- Computer Techniques Engineering Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Hillah 51001, Iraq; Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Babylon, Hillah, Babil, Iraq.
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Wu S, Han C, Xin L, Li M, Long H, Gao X. Synthesis of triethylenetetramine modified sodium alginate/CuS nanocrystal composite for enhanced Cr(VI) removal: Performance and mechanism. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 238:124283. [PMID: 37001343 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Photocatalysis has been widely used for the removal of hexavalent chromium from wastewater as an efficient and environmental friendly method. However, conventional photocatalysts generally exhibit poor adsorption properties toward Cr(VI), resulting in unsatisfactory performance in high concentrated wastewaters. In this study, we synthesized a novel composite material with high Cr(VI) adsorption ability by blending prepared CuS nanocrystals into triethylenetetramine modified sodium alginate for the enhanced photocatalytic removal of Cr(VI). Effect of CuS dosage, pH value, light source and intensity were discussed for the optimum Cr(VI) removal conditions. The synthesized composite has shown good adsorption performance toward Cr(VI) and the overall removal rate reached 98.99 % within 50 min under UV light irradiation with citric acid as hole scavenger. Adsorption isotherm, thermodynamics, and kinetics with corresponding model fitting were discussed, which suggested that the monolayer and chemical adsorption dominated the adsorption process. Characterization results indicated that amino and hydroxyl groups contributed electrons in the photocatalysis reaction for the reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III). CuS nanocrystals can enhance the surface charge and light absorbance ability of the composite, and the Cr(VI) removal was governed by electrostatic interaction and photo-induced redox reaction.
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Xu C, Xu Y, Zhong D, Chang H, Mou J, Wang H, Shen H. Zr4+ and glutaraldehyde cross-linked polyethyleneimine functionalized chitosan composite: Synthesis, characterization, Cr(VI) adsorption performance, mechanism and regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124266. [PMID: 37003391 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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In order to improve the stability, electrostatic interaction and ion exchange ability of chitosan for Cr (VI) removal, it is an effective strategy to introduce polyvalent metal ions and polymers into chitosan molecular chain through crosslinking. In this paper, Zr4+ and glutaraldehyde crosslinked polyethyleneimine functionalized chitosan (CGPZ) composite was successfully synthesized and characterized by XRD, SEM, FTIR, BET, and XPS. The results showed that polyethyleneimine was successfully grafted onto chitosan by Schiff base reaction, while the appearance of ZrO and ZrN bonds verified the successful preparation of CGPZ. The monolayer maximum adsorption capacity of Cr(VI) by CGPZ was 593.72 mg g-1 at 298 K and t = 210 min. The removal efficiency of 100 mg L-1 Cr(VI) reached 95.7 %. The thermodynamic, isotherm and kinetic results show that the adsorption process of Cr (VI) by CGPZ is a spontaneous endothermic process controlled by entropy, which accords with Freundlich model and pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The regeneration experiments show that both HCl and NaOH can effectively desorb Cr(III) and Cr(VI) from the adsorbent surface, and the adsorbent has good acid-base resistance and regeneration performance. The removal of Cr(VI) mainly involves electrostatic attraction, ion exchange, reduction and complexation. CGPZ can synergistically adsorb Cr(VI) by electrostatic interaction of -NH2/-C=N and ion exchange of Cl- ion in the center of Zr, then reduce Cr(VI) to Cr(III) (45.4 % at pH = 2.0) by the -OH group on its surface, and chelate Cr(III) through COO- and -NH- groups.
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- Chunzi Xu
- School of Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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Cao Y, Guo Q, Miao Z, Tang B, Ma Y, Zhao J, Song H. Cr(VI) removal from contaminated waters using ultra-thin layered meixnerite. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:9725-9737. [PMID: 36063270 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-22713-6] [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: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cr(VI) is of great concern to public health and environmental safety due to its high toxicity. Here, we report a low-cost yet highly efficient method to prepare a novel LDH, ultra-thin layered meixnerite, which performed superiorly in treatment of aqueous Cr(VI) with little secondary pollution being induced. The produced ultra-thin layered meixnerite was composed of nanoparticles with a thickness of around 7 nm, less than 9 times the thickness of a single LDH layer. The XRD patterns of the ultra-thin layered meixnerite, in which the characteristic diffraction peaks of a typical LDH were weakened or even disappeared, confirmed the successful delamination. This special morphology of the ultra-thin layered meixnerite was not only helpful to its full dispersion in the Cr(VI)-bearing solutions but also facilitated the formation of more active sorption sites on its external surface. As a result, the maximum sorption capacity of UTLM for Cr(VI) removal was 480.9 mg g-1, far higher than that of OM (196.9 mg g-1). In addition to electrostatic attraction and anion exchange, the ultra-thin layered meixnerite could also become restacked during removal of aqueous Cr(VI) to generate inner-sphere complexation, finally inducing an enhanced Cr(VI) uptake. Furthermore, XPS analysis characterized the promotion of the break of Al-OH bond with the increase in temperature, and the Cr-O peak increased correspondingly from 29.69% at 25 °C to 48.77% at 85 °C, resulting that the ultra-thin layered meixnerite could remove Cr(VI) more effectively at higher reaction temperatures. Therefore, ultra-thin layered meixnerite is very suitable for future application in treatment of industrial wastewaters with elevated temperatures.
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- Yaowu Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Hydrogeology, Engineering and Environmental Geology Survey of Qinghai Province, Key Laboratory of Hydrogeology and Geothermal Geology of Qinghai Province, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Hydrogeology, Engineering and Environmental Geology Survey of Qinghai Province, Key Laboratory of Hydrogeology and Geothermal Geology of Qinghai Province, 810008, Xining, Qinghai, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology & School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 430074, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Staszak K, Kruszelnicka I, Ginter-Kramarczyk D, Góra W, Baraniak M, Lota G, Regel-Rosocka M. Advances in the Removal of Cr(III) from Spent Industrial Effluents-A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 16:378. [PMID: 36614717 PMCID: PMC9822515 DOI: 10.3390/ma16010378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The review presents advances in the removal of Cr(III) from the industrial effluents published in the last ten years. Although Cr(III) has low solubility and is less dangerous for the aquatic environment than Cr(VI), it cannot be released into the aquatic environment without limitations and its content in water should be restricted. The development of efficient techniques for the removal of Cr(III) is also a response to the problem of chromium wastewater containing Cr(VI) ions. Very often the first step in dealing with such wastewater is the reduction in chromium content. In some cases, removal of Cr(III) from wastewaters is an important step for pretreatment of solutions to prepare them for subsequent recovery of other metals. In the review, hydrometallurgical operations for Cr(III) removal are presented, including examples of Cr(III) recovery from real industrial effluents with precipitation, adsorption, ion exchange, extraction, membrane techniques, microbial-enhanced techniques, electrochemical methods. The advantages and disadvantages of the operations mentioned are also presented. Finally, perspectives for the future in line with circular economy and low-environmental impact are briefly discussed.
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- Katarzyna Staszak
- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, ul. Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Water Supply and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy, Poznan University of Technology, ul. Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Water Supply and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy, Poznan University of Technology, ul. Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Water Supply and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy, Poznan University of Technology, ul. Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technical Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, ul. Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technical Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, ul. Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, ul. Berdychowo 4, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
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Acetate improves catalytic performance for rapid removal of Cr(VI) by sodium borohydride in aqueous environments. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Phyu Mon P, Phyu Cho P, Chanadana L, Ashok Kumar K, Dobhal S, Shashidhar T, Madras G, Subrahmanyam C. Bio-waste assisted phase transformation of Fe3O4/carbon to nZVI/graphene composites and its application in reductive elimination of Cr(VI) removal from aquifer. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Rajoria S, Vashishtha M, Sangal VK. Treatment of electroplating industry wastewater: a review on the various techniques. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:72196-72246. [PMID: 35084684 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-18643-y] [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: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Water pollution by recalcitrant compounds is an increasingly important problem due to the continuous introduction of new chemicals into the environment. Choosing appropriate measures and developing successful strategies for eliminating hazardous wastewater contaminants from industrial processes is currently a primary goal. Electroplating industry wastewater involves highly toxic cyanide (CN), heavy metal ions, oils and greases, organic solvents, and the complicated composition of effluents and may also contain biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), SS, DS, TS, and turbidity. The availability of these metal ions in electroplating industry wastewater makes the water so toxic and corrosive. Because these heavy metals are harmful to living things, they must be removed to prevent them from being absorbed by plants, animals, and humans. As a result, exposure to electroplating wastewater can induce necrosis and nephritis in humans and lung cancer, digestive system cancer, anemia, hepatitis, and maxillary sinus cancer with prolonged exposure. For the safe discharge of electroplating industry effluents, appropriate wastewater treatment has to be provided. This article examines and assesses new approaches such as coagulation and flocculation, chemical precipitation, ion exchange, membrane filtration, adsorption, electrochemical treatment, and advanced oxidation process (AOP) for treating the electroplating industry wastewater. On the other hand, these physicochemical approaches have significant drawbacks, including a high initial investment and operating cost due to costly chemical reagents, the production of metal complexes sludge that needs additional treatment, and a long recovery process. At the same time, advanced techniques such as electrochemical treatment can remove various kinds of organic and inorganic contaminants such as BOD, COD, and heavy metals. The electrochemical treatment process has several advantages over traditional technologies, including complete removal of persistent organic pollutants, environmental friendliness, ease of integration with other conventional technologies, less sludge production, high separation, and shorter residence time. The effectiveness of the electrochemical treatment process depends on various parameters, including pH, electrode material, operation time, electrode gap, and current density. This review mainly emphasizes the removal of heavy metals and another pollutant such as CN from electroplating discharge. This paper will be helpful in the selection of efficient techniques for treatment based on the quantity and characteristics of the effluent produced.
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- Sonal Rajoria
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur-302017, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur-302017, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur-302017, Rajasthan, India.
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Lv Z, Liu S, Liu Y, Liu P, Fang M, Tan X, Xu W, Kong M, Wang X. Construction of Ni-based N-doped mesoporous carbon sphere for efficiently catalytic dichromate reduction with HCOOH at room temperature. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Chen Q, You N, Zhao Y, Liang C, Liu Z, Zhao W. Polyethyleneimine grafted H
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- QiJie Chen
- Contact information: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Changsha University of Science and Technology Changsha Hunan Province 410114 People's Republic of China
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- Contact information: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Changsha University of Science and Technology Changsha Hunan Province 410114 People's Republic of China
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- Contact information: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Changsha University of Science and Technology Changsha Hunan Province 410114 People's Republic of China
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- Contact information: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Changsha University of Science and Technology Changsha Hunan Province 410114 People's Republic of China
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- Contact information: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Changsha University of Science and Technology Changsha Hunan Province 410114 People's Republic of China
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- Contact information: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Changsha University of Science and Technology Changsha Hunan Province 410114 People's Republic of China
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Bharath G, Hai A, Kiruthiga T, Rambabu K, Sabri MA, Park J, Choi MY, Banat F, Haija MA. Fabrication of Ru-CoFe 2O 4/RGO hierarchical nanostructures for high-performance photoelectrodes to reduce hazards Cr(VI) into Cr(III) coupled with anodic oxidation of phenols. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 299:134439. [PMID: 35351477 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134439] [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: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Dual-functional photo (electro)catalysis (PEC) is a key strategy for removing coexisting heavy metals and phenolic compounds from wastewater treatment systems. To design a PEC cell, it is crucial to use chemically stable and cost-effective bifunctional photocatalysts. The present study shows that ruthenium metallic nanoparticles decorated with CoFe2O4/RGO (Ru-CoFe2O4/RGO) are effective bifunctional photoelectrodes for the reduction of Cr(VI) ions. Ru-CoFe2O4/RGO achieves a maximum Cr(VI) reduction rate of 99% at 30 min under visible light irradiation, which is much higher than previously reported catalysts. Moreover, PEC Cr(VI) reduction rate is also tuned by adding varying concentration of phenol. A mechanism for the concurrent removal of Cr(VI) and phenol has been revealed over a bifunctional Ru-CoFe2O4/RGO catalyst. A number of key conclusions emerged from this study, demonstrating the dual role of phenol during Cr(VI) reduction by PEC. Anodic oxidation of phenol produces the enormous H+ ion, which appears to be a key component of Cr(VI) reduction. Additionally, phenolic molecules serve as hole (h+) scavengers that reduce e-/h+ recombination, thus enhancing the reduction rate of Cr(VI). Therefore, the Ru-CoFe2O4/RGO photoelectrode exhibits a promising capability of reducing both heavy metals and phenolic compounds simultaneously in wastewater.
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- G Bharath
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Anna University, Chennai, 600025, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
| | - Muhammad Ashraf Sabri
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
| | - Juhyeon Park
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute of Natural Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea
| | - Myong Yong Choi
- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute of Natural Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, 52828, Republic of Korea
| | - Fawzi Banat
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
| | - Mohammad Abu Haija
- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University, P.O. Box, 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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