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Liu C, Lin S, Liu Y, Li M, Shen W, Jiang N, Li F, Tian J. Disclosing the influence mechanism of facet-dependent pyrite photo-activation and photo-dissolution processes on the reduction of Cr(VI). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 359:124578. [PMID: 39032550 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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The photo-activation and photo-dissolution processes of pyrite (FeS2) can affect the environmental behavior of the co-existing hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). But the photochemical performance of FeS2 is intimately dependent on its exposed facets. Herein, FeS2 nanosheets (FeS2 NS) and FeS2 nanocubes (FeS2 NC) with the dominant exposed facets of (001) and (210)/(100) respectively are prepared. The more Fe3+, Fe2+, and SO42- are released in the FeS2 NS system than the other system due to its more excellent generation ability of photogenerated electrons and reactive oxygen species. The higher surface energy on (001) facet leads to the faster dissolution rate of FeS2 NS. Due to the optimal production ability of photogenerated electrons and Fe2+ of (001) facet, the much higher Cr(VI) elimination efficiency in the FeS2 NS system is observed than that in the FeS2 NC (72.8%) system within 120 min. This work could help to unveil the influence of FeS2 on the fate of Cr(VI) in surface environment, and offer a theoretical support to clarify the influence of heavy metal ions on the iron sulfide minerals.
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- Chenrui Liu
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, PR China
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Jia J, Xiao B, Yao L, Zhang B, Ma Y, Wang W, Han Y, Lei Q, Zhao R, Dong J, Wei N, Zhang H. The dominant role of extracellular polymeric substances produced by Achromobacter xylosoxidans BP1 in Cr(VI) microbial reduction. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 947:174464. [PMID: 38964391 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) have demonstrated significant benefits for reducing multivalent metal contamination. Using Achromobacter xylosoxidans BP1 isolated from a coal chemical site in China, this study elucidated the contribution of EPS production to Cr (VI) reduction and revealed its biological removal mechanism. BP1 grew at an optimum pH of 8 and the lowest inhibitory concentration of Cr(VI) was 300 mg/L. The spent medium completely removed Cr(VI), whereas resting cells were only able to remove 10.47 % and inactivated cells were nearly incapable of Cr(VI) removal. S-EPS and B-EPS reduced Cr(VI) by 98.59 % and 11.64 %, respectively. SEM-EDS analysis showed that the BP1 cells were stimulated to produce EPS under Cr stress. The XPS results showed that 29.63 % of Cr(VI) was enriched by intracellular bioaccumulation or biosorption and 70.37 % of Cr(VI) was reduced by extracellular enzymes to produce Cr(OH)3 and organic Cr(III) complexes. According to FTIR, EPS with -OH, COO-, and amide groups supplied binding sites and electrons for the reductive adsorption of Cr(VI). Genomic studies showed that BP1 primarily produces extracellular polysaccharides, metabolises sulphur and nitrogen, and reduces reactive oxygen species damage as a result of DNA repair proteases.
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- Jianli Jia
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, People's Republic of China; Center for Soil Protection and Landscape Design, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Beijing 100041, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, People's Republic of China.
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- Center for Soil Protection and Landscape Design, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Beijing 100041, People's Republic of China.
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- Center for Soil Protection and Landscape Design, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Beijing 100041, People's Republic of China.
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- Center for Soil Protection and Landscape Design, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Beijing 100041, People's Republic of China.
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Liu H, Yu Z, Xiao M, Zhu W, Liu J, Wang L, Xu T, Wang W, Yang T. Synergistic photocatalytic oxidation and adsorption boost arsenic removal by in-situ carbon-doped TiO 2 and nitrogen deficiency C 3N 4 heterojunction. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 348:119218. [PMID: 37832294 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119218] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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The efficient removal of arsenic from wastewater is still a challenge. In this paper, a heterojunction consisting of in-situ carbon-doped TiO2 and nitrogen deficiency g-C3N4 (C/TiO2@ND-C3N4) has been constructed, which can completely oxidize As(III) (10,000 μg/L, 40 mL) to As(V) within 12 min under visible light and simultaneously adsorb total As (95.0%) with the pseudo-secondary kinetic equation, superior than in-situ carbon-doped TiO2 (75.0%) and nitrogen deficiency g-C3N4 (50.5%). The good photocatalytic oxidation and adsorption performances of C/TiO2@ND-C3N4 on As(III) removal can be attributed to the successful synthesis of heterojunction. On one hand, the building of C-O-Ti interfacial chemical bonds enable rapid electron transfer and improve the efficiency of photocatalytic oxidation. On the other hand, the decreased As(V) adsorption energy resulted from the synthesized heterojunction boost the adsorption capability of As(V), which was completed by the generation of O-As bonds with oxygen-containing functional groups on the surface of TiO2 and hydrogen bonds with high content pyrrole nitrogen derived from ND-C3N4, respectively. The results manifest that the preparation of bifunctional materials with both photocatalytic oxidation and adsorption properties provides a new strategy to achieve the removal of As.
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- Hanyu Liu
- College of Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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Wu Y, Niu J, Yuan X, Liu Y, Zhai S, Zhao Y. Polydopamine and calcium functionalized fiber carrier for enhancing microbial attachment and Cr(VI) resistance. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 903:166626. [PMID: 37643709 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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The formation of biofilm determines the performance and stability of biofilm system. Increasing the hydrophilicity of the carrier surface could efficiently accelerate the attachment and growth of microorganisms. Here, the surface of polypropylene (PP) fiber carrier was modified with polydopamine (PDA) and calcium (Ca(II)) to enhance microbial attachment and toxicity resistance. The results of surface characteristic confirmed the self-polymerization of PDA and the chelation mechanism of Ca(II). Subsequently, the biofilm formation experiments were conducted in sequencing batch biofilm reactors using both normal and chromium-containing wastewater. The biofilm on the surface of the modified carrier exhibited better nitrogen removal and Cr(VI) reduction ability. The biomass of the modified carrier was significantly increased, and the maximum microbial attachment amounts in normal wastewater and chrome-containing wastewater were 1153.34 and 511.78 mg/g carrier, respectively. Furthermore, the confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) indicated that the modified carrier coated with PDA and Ca(II) were both biocompatible, and the cell activity was significantly increased. 16S rRNA sequencing results showed that the modified carrier efficiently enriched both denitrification bacteria (Thauera and Flavobacterium) and chrome-reducing bacteria (Simplicispira and Arenimonas) to improve system stability and Cr(VI) resistance. Microbial phenotype prediction based on BugBase analysis further verified the enrichment effect of modified carriers on microorganisms responsible for biofilm formation and oxidative stress resistance. Overall, this work proposed a novel functional carrier that could provide references for advancing the application of biofilm systems in wastewater treatment.
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- Yichen Wu
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Liang H, Ma K, Zhao X, Geng Z, She D, Hu H. Enhancement of Cr(VI) adsorption on lignin-based carbon materials by a two-step hydrothermal strategy: Performance and mechanism. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 252:126432. [PMID: 37604414 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Cr(VI) is a carcinogenic heavy metal that forms an oxygen-containing anion, which is difficult to remove from water by adsorbents. Here, industrial alkali lignin was transformed into a Cr(VI) adsorbent (N-LC) by using a two-step hydrothermal strategy. The characterization results of the adsorbent showed that O and N were uniformly distributed on the surface of the adsorbent, resulting in a favorable morphology and structure. The Cr(VI) adsorption of N-LC was 13.50 times that of alkali lignin, and the maximum was 326.10 mg g-1, which confirmed the superiority of the two-step hydrothermal strategy. After 7 cycles, the adsorption of N-LC stabilized at approximately 62.18 %. In addition, in the presence of coexisting ions, N-LC showed a selective adsorption efficiency of 85.47 % for Cr(VI), which is sufficient to support its application to actual wastewaters. Model calculations and characterization showed that N and O groups were the main active factors in N-LC, and CO, -OH and pyridinic-N were the main active sites. This study provides a simple and efficient method for the treatment of heavy metals and the utilization of waste lignin, which is expected to be widely applied in the environmental, energy and chemical industries.
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- Hongxu Liang
- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250300, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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Fang L, Zeng J, Wang H, He F, Wan H, Li M, Ren W, Ding L, Yang L, Luo X. Insights into the proton-enhanced mechanism of hexavalent chromium removal by amine polymers in strong acid wastewater: Reduction of hexavalent chromium and sequestration of trivalent chromium. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:515-525. [PMID: 37421754 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.06.212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Adsorption is a green technology of treating heavy metal-contaminated strong acid wastewaters for the recycling of heavy metal and reuse of strong acid. Herein, three amine polymers (APs) with different alkalinities and electron donating abilities were prepared to investigate the adsorption-reduction processes of Cr(VI). It was found that the removal of Cr(VI) was controlled by the concentration of -NRH+ on the surface of APs at pH > 2, which relies on the alkalinity of APs. However, the high concentration of NRH+ significantly facilitated the adsorption of Cr(VI) on the surface of APs and accelerated the mass transfer between Cr(VI) and APs at strong acid environment (pH ≤ 2). More importantly, the reduction of Cr(VI) was enhanced at pH ≤ 2, due to the high reduction potential of Cr(VI) (E ≥ 0.437). The ratio of reduction to adsorption (α) of Cr(VI) was above 0.70, and the proportion of Cr(III) bonding on Ph-AP excessed 67.6 %. Finally, a proton-enhanced mechanism of Cr(VI) removal was verified by analyzing FTIR and XPS spectra as well as constructing DFT model. This study provides a theoretical basis for the removal of Cr(VI) in the strong acid wastewater.
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- Lili Fang
- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China; College of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China; College of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China; School of Life Science, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an 343009, PR China.
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Liang H, Zhao X, Li N, Zhang H, Geng Z, She D. Three-dimensional lignin-based polyporous carbon@polypyrrole for efficient removal of reactive blue 19: A synergistic effect of the N and O groups. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 239:124220. [PMID: 37001780 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Reactive blue 19 is one of the abundant carcinogens commonly used in industrial applications. This study transformed industrial lignin into a lignin-based polyporous carbon@polypyrrole (LPC@PPy) by a hydrothermal-activation-in situ polymerization strategy for removal of reactive blue 19. The hydrothermal reaction and polypyrrole polymerization provide abundant O and N groups, and the pore-making process promotes the even distribution of O and N groups in the 3D pore of LPC@PPy, which is favorable for the adsorption of reactive blue 19. The adsorption capacity of LPC@PPy for reactive blue 19 is 537.52 mg g-1, which is 2.04 times the performance of LPC (only hydrothermal and activation process, only have O groups) and 3.36 times that of LC (direct lignin activation, lack of O and N groups). After 8 cycles, LPC@PPy still maintained a high adsorption capacity of 92.14 % for reactive blue 19. In addition, this study found that N and O groups in the material played an important role in adsorption, mainly pyridinic-N, C-OH, -COOR, -C-O- and CC. This work provides a new strategy for the removal of reactive blue 19 and determines the groups that mainly interact with reactive blue 19, which provides a new reference for adsorption, catalysis and related fields.
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- Hongxu Liang
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250300, China
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- Guodian Yinhe Water Co. LTD, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Institute of Soil and Water Conservation CAS&MWR, Yangling 712100, China.
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Liu C, Xiao H, Liu Y, Li D, He H, Huang X, Shen W, Yan Z, Dang Z, Zhu R. Internal electric field induced photocarriers separation of nickel-doped pyrite/pyrite homojunction with rich sulfur vacancies for superior Cr(VI) reduction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 629:847-858. [PMID: 36202028 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.09.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Improving the separation efficiency and transfer ability of photoinduced electrons/holes in pyrite (FeS2)-based photocatalytic materials is significant for the photoreduction of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) but still remains a challenge. Herein, a novel homojunction was prepared through in-situ growth of nickel (Ni) doped FeS2 nanoparticles on FeS2 nanobelts (denoted as Ni-FeS2/FeS2). Systematical characterizations revealed that Ni doped FeS2 nanoparticles have been successfully in situ grown along the lattice of FeS2 nanobelts. Photoreduction experiments demonstrated that the Ni-FeS2/FeS2 homojunction with 2 mmol Ni doping contents (denoted as 2Ni-FeS2/FeS2) exhibited the optimum Cr(VI) reduction efficiency among the studied catalysts. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculated results verified that Ni doping could not only be advantageous for the formation of sulfur vacancies but also modify the band gap and band structure of FeS2 nanoparticles. Moreover, several doping energy levels caused by Ni doping have also appeared near the Fermi level of FeS2 nanoparticles. The migration paths of electrons and the existence of internal electric field (IEF) in homojunction were further verified by the calculation of work function. To sum up, the doping energy levels and IEF that produced by homojunction played important roles in accelerating the separation efficiency of its photogenerated carriers.
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- Chenrui Liu
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, College of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mineralogy and Metallogeny, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Mineral Physics and Materials, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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Song J, Meng Z, Wang X, Zhang G, Bi C, Hou J. One-step microwave method synthesis of Fe3O4 nanoribbon@ carbon composite for Cr (Ⅵ) removal. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121530] [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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Yang WM, Liu F, Jin YT, Dong ZM, Zhao GC. Efficient Reduction of Cr(VI) with Carbon Quantum Dots. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:23555-23565. [PMID: 35847330 PMCID: PMC9280965 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c02063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) pollution is a global problem, and the reduction of highly toxic Cr(VI) to less toxic Cr(III) is considered to be an effective method to address Cr(VI) pollution. In this study, low-toxicity carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were used to reduce Cr(VI) in wastewater. The results show that CQDs can directly reduce Cr(VI) at pH 2 and can achieve a reduction efficiency of 94% within 120 min. It is observed that under pH higher than 2, CQDs can activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) for the reduction of Cr(VI) and the reduction efficiency can reach 99% within 120 min even under neutral conditions. The investigation of the mechanism shows that the hydroxyl groups on the surface of CQDs can be directly oxidized by Cr(VI) because of the higher redox potential of Cr(VI) at pH 2. As the pH increases, the carbonyl groups on the surface of CQDs can activate PMS to generate ROS, O2 •-, and 1O2, which result in Cr(VI) being reduced. To facilitate the practical application of CQDs, the treatment of Cr(VI) in real water samples by CQDs was simulated and the method reduced Cr(VI) from an initial concentration of 5 mg/L to only 8 μg/L in 150 min, which is below the California water quality standard of 10 μg/L. The study provides a new method for the removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater and a theoretical basis for practical application.
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Yue XH, Zhang FS, Zhang CC, Qian P. Upcycling of blending waste plastics as zwitterionic hydrogel for simultaneous removal of cationic and anionic heavy metals from aqueous system. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 432:128746. [PMID: 35339831 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128746] [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: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Upcycling of waste plastics as functional materials is a new approach for synthesizing low-cost and durable adsorbents with zwitterionic property. Herein, a facile process for recycling blending waste plastics to fabricate zwitterionic plastic-g-hydrogel (ZPH) for simultaneous adsorbing cationic and anionic heavy metals was developed. ZPH possessed high affinities for cations and anions in both acid and alkaline conditions owing to its zwitterionic property, and the maximum adsorption capacities of Pb2+, Cd2+, Ba2+, and Cr(VI) (Cr2O72-) were 132.13, 85.58, 69.92 and 85.15 mg/g, respectively. Mechanism study indicated the incompatibility of blending plastics was skillfully overcome through the crosslinking between sodium alginate (SA)/chitosan (CTS) and plastics. Cations were adsorbed onto ZPH via electrostatic interaction, cation exchange and coordination interactions with Cl/N/O-containing groups. Furthermore, the reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) was another important path for ZPH to capture anionic Cr2O72-, and subsequently Cr(III) was adsorbed via coordination interaction and cation exchange. Moreover, the regeneration experiment showed ZPH possessed excellent reusability and stable structure. Accordingly, this research provides a profitable approach for recycling blending plastics, and ZPH has potentials for industrial application in wastewater treatment or contaminated site remediation with complex heavy metals pollution.
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- Xiao-Hui Yue
- Department of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Department of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Innovation Academy for Green Manufacture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
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- Department of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Innovation Academy for Green Manufacture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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Wang H, Wang S, Wang S, Tang J, Chen Y, Zhang L. Adenosine-functionalized UiO-66-NH 2 to efficiently remove Pb(II) and Cr(VI) from aqueous solution: Thermodynamics, kinetics and isothermal adsorption. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 425:127771. [PMID: 34961630 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A new zirconium-based adsorption material (UiO-66-AMP) was prepared by modifying UiO-66-NH2 with 5-adenosine to effectively remove Pb(II) and Cr(VI) from wastewater. The SEM, EDS, XRS and FT-IR characterization confirmed the successful synthesis of UiO-66-AMP. We conducted a sets of experiments to test the adsorption effectiveness of UiO-66-AMP for Pb(II) and Cr(VI). The maximum adsorption capacity of UiO-66-AMP for Cr(VI) (pH=2) and Pb(II) (pH=4) are 196.60 and 189.69 mg/g, respectively. The adsorption process conforms to the pseudo-second-order and Langmuir models, which indicates that the adsorption is a single-layer chemical process. Gibbs free energy (∆G) indicates that the adsorption of Pb(II) is an exothermic reaction, while the adsorption of Cr(VI) is an endothermic reaction. At the same time, the adsorbent maintains excellent adsorption capacity at least after 4 cycles. The good adsorption performance of UiO-66-AMP towards the metal ions was attributed to the surface complexation and electrostatic interactions. Therefore, the new adsorbent has obvious application prospect to remove Pb(II) and Cr(VI) from wastewater.
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- Hao Wang
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China.
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, PR China.
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Tan KJ, Morikawa S, Phillips KR, Ozbek N, Hatton TA. Redox-Active Magnetic Composites for Anionic Contaminant Removal from Water. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:8974-8983. [PMID: 35144378 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c21466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Global water security is jeopardized by the presence of anthropogenic contaminants, which can persist resiliently in the environment and adversely affect human health. Surface adsorption of polluting species is an effective technique for water purification. In this work, redox-active magnetic compounds were designed for the targeted removal of inorganic and organic anions in water via polymeric redox-active vinylferrocene (VFc) and pyrrole (Py) moieties. An Fe3O4@SiO2@PPy@P(VFc-co-HEMA) composite was prepared in a four-step process, with the outermost layer possessing heightened hydrophilicity as a result of the optimized incorporation of 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) monomers into the backbone of the ferrocene macromolecule. The synthesized materials are able to separate carcinogenic hexavalent chromium oxyanions and other charged micropollutants, and exhibit a 2-fold or greater enhancement in adsorption uptake once the redox-active ferrocene groups are oxidized to ferrocenium cations, with capacities of 23, 49, 66, and 95 mg/g VFc for maleic acid, 2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid (Naproxen), (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid (2,4-D), and (2-dodecylbenzene)sulfonic acid (DBS), respectively, and a > 99% extractability of chromium in the 1 ppm range. The application of redox-active components to a magnetic particulate scaffold improves maneuverability and phase contact, giving rise to new potential aqueous separation process frameworks for water or product purification.
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- Kai-Jher Tan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Liang H, Ding W, Zhang H, Peng P, Peng F, Geng Z, She D, Li Y. A novel lignin-based hierarchical porous carbon for efficient and selective removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 204:310-320. [PMID: 35149091 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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A novel lignin-based hierarchical porous carbon (L-HPC) was prepared to remove Cr(VI) from water by using industrial alkali lignin through simple hydrothermal-induced assembly and alkali activation strategy. The adsorbent were characterized by SEM-EDS mapping, TEM, BET, XPS, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy and zeta potential. The characterization results indicated that L-HPC contained three-dimensional connected channels and many adsorbing N, O and other adsorption groups, which is very beneficial for Cr(VI) adsorption. The kinetics showed that the L-HPC adsorption of Cr(VI) was chemical adsorption and mainly controlled by intraparticle diffusion. The isotherm and thermodynamics indicated that L-HPC adsorption of Cr(VI) conforms to the Freundlich model, L-HPC is a kind of multimolecular layer adsorbent, and the adsorption capacity of Cr(VI) by L-HPC was 887.8 mg/g, which was significantly higher than values for other adsorbents. Ion competition simulation and actual water body tests showed that L-HPC exhibits high selectivity for Cr(VI) adsorption, adsorption cycle experiments show that L-HPC maintains over 83% performance after 12 cycles. Cost analysis shows that L-HPC is suitable for mass production. Therefore, L-HPC is a Cr(VI) adsorbent with high efficiency, high selectivity, and high reusability, which is broadly applicable and shows favorable prospects.
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- Hongxu Liang
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Forestry, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- Beijing Key Lab Lignocellulos Chem, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, CAS&MWR, Yangling 712100, China.
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- Cultivated land Quality and Agri-environment Protection Workstation, Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an 710003, China
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Ramos‐Hernández LE, Pérez‐Aguilar NV, Ovando‐Medina VM, Oyervides‐Muñoz E, Arcibar‐Orozco JA. Photoinduced adsorption of Cr(
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) ions in nano‐zinc oxide and nano‐zinc oxide/polypyrrole composite. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Luis E. Ramos‐Hernández
- Maestría en Ciencia y Tecnología Química, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila Saltillo Mexico
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- Maestría en Ciencia y Tecnología Química, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila Saltillo Mexico
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- Maestría en Ciencia y Tecnología Química, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila Saltillo Mexico
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- Research Department CIATEC A.C. Centro de Innovación Aplicada en Tecnologías Competitivas León Mexico
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Fang L, Ding L, Ren W, Hu H, Huang Y, Shao P, Yang L, Shi H, Ren Z, Han K, Luo X. High exposure effect of the adsorption site significantly enhanced the adsorption capacity and removal rate: A case of adsorption of hexavalent chromium by quaternary ammonium polymers (QAPs). JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 416:125829. [PMID: 34492790 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Enhancing the performance of adsorbents to the utmost extent is an objective but challenging in applying adsorption technology to wastewater treatment. In this work, novel quaternary ammonium polymers (QAPs) with high density adsorption site (i.e., quaternized N, confirmed by FT-IR results) were designed and prepared for rapid selective removal of Cr(VI) from water. The results of EDS analysis indicated the maximum exposure rate of N on the surface of QAPs was as high as 86.1%, which almost doubled comparing to that of Cr(VI) ions imprinted polymers (Cr(VI)-IIP) (46.2%). Interestingly, the maximum adsorption capacity (211.8 mg/g) and initial adsorption rate (h0, 66.6 mg/ (g·min)) of QAPs (i.e., 5:1(TRIM)) for Cr(VI) are about 3.6 times and 4.9 times those of Cr(VI)-IIP (63.0 mg/g and 13.5 mg/(g·min)), respectively. Impressively, flow-through adsorption experiments demonstrated 5:1(TRIM) can completely remove 5 mg/L of Cr(VI) within five seconds. Additionally, 5:1(TRIM) exhibited a remarkable selectivity for Cr(VI) adsorption, and high purity (100%) of chromium can be readily obtained. The proposed idea of high exposure effect of the adsorption site can provide a valuable guidance for designing rapid selective adsorbents to remove and reclaim Cr(VI) from wastewater.
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- Lili Fang
- College of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China; Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China; Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China; Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, PR China.
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Selective Adsorption of CR (VI) onto Amine-Modified Passion Fruit Peel Biosorbent. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9050790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study aimed to prepare surface amino-riched passion fruit peel (DAPFP) by amination reaction with low-cost biomaterials and use it as a biosorbent to adsorb Cr (VI). The specific physicochemical and structural properties of DAPFP were characterized by SEM, EDS, XRD, TG, Zeta, XPS, and FT-IR. The effects of pH value, initial concentration, adsorption time, coexisting ions, and temperature on the adsorption of Cr (VI) were systematically investigated. The results showed that within 90 min, DAPFP could reduce the concentration of Cr (VI) solution (1 mg/L−1) to an allowable safe level of drinking water (0.05 mg/L−1) specified by the World Health Organization. The adsorption process complies with pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Langmuir isotherm model. The adsorption capacity of the prepared biosorbent could reach 675.65 mg/g−1. The results of thermodynamic studies confirmed that the adsorption process was a self-discharging heat process. DAPFP also showed good reusability; even after being used repeatedly five times, it still showed excellent adsorption performance. FT-IR and XPS analyses showed that electrostatic attraction and reduction were the main reasons for the adsorption. By virtue of its low cost and excellent adsorption performance, DAPFP has a potential practical application as an adsorbent in treating Cr (VI) containing wastewater.
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Flexible and free-standing pristine polypyrrole membranes with a nanotube structure for repeatable Cr(VI) ion removal. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Deng F, Luo Y, Li H, Xia B, Luo X, Luo S, Dionysiou DD. Efficient toxicity elimination of aqueous Cr(VI) by positively-charged BiOCl xI 1-x, BiOBr xI 1-x and BiOCl xBr 1-x solid solution with internal hole-scavenging capacity via the synergy of adsorption and photocatalytic reduction. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 383:121127. [PMID: 31518810 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The ecological toxicity of photocatalysts and toxicity reduction of Cr(VI) have attracted much attention. The development of environmentally-friendly photocatalysts with adsorption and internal hole-scavenging capacity for toxicity reduction of aqueous Cr(VI) via facile preparation method is desirable. In this study, visible-light-active BiOClxBr1-x, BiOClxI1-x and BiOBrxI1-x solid solutions were prepared by simple solvothermal strategy. The BiOCl0.3Br0.7, BiOCl0.7I0.3 and BiOBr0.7I0.3 solid solutions exhibited excellent adsorption capacity and photoreduction ability. The removal efficiency of Cr(VI) by BiOCl0.3Br0.7 was 97.7% within 60 min. BiOCl0.7I0.3 and BiOBr0.7I0.3 can remove Cr(VI) almost completely within less than 30 min, which were much higher than those by BiOCl (81.6%) and BiOBr (67.4%) due to joint effect of adsorption and photoreduction. More importantly, the toxicity evaluation confirmed nontoxicity of BiOClxBr1-x, BiOClxI1-x and BiOBrxI1-x, and rapid toxicity elimination process of Cr(VI).
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- Fang Deng
- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, 330063, PR China.
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- Environmental Engineering and Science Program, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (DChEE), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 45221-0012, USA
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Synthesis of nitrogen-doped ordered mesoporous carbon with enhanced lithium storage performance from natural kaolin clay. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2019.135399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zheng X, Yuan D, Li Y, Liu C. Exploration of the reduction mechanism of Cr(VI) in anaerobic hydrogen fermenter. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 254:113042. [PMID: 31454583 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.113042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The bio-reduction of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) by anaerobic fermentation is considered as a promising, low-cost and environment-friendly way. However, it is unclear for the reduction mechanisms of Cr(VI) in an anaerobic hydrogen fermenter, such as reduction kinetics, related electron donors, migration and transformation, reduction site and key components, and related microorganisms. To clarify these issues, a hydrogen fermenter was designed to reduce Cr(VI) at 55 °C with glucose as initial substrate. Results show that 100 mg/L Cr(VI) can be completely reduced (99.5%) to trivalent chromium (Cr(III) through chemical and biological reactions. Bio-reduction dominates Cr(VI) removal in a first-order exponential decay mode with both glucose and its metabolites (volatile fatty acids) as electron donors. Moreover, volatile fatty acids are more suitable as electron donors for Cr(VI) bio-reduction than glucose. Bacilli, Clostridia and Thermotogae in the fermenter dominated the reduction of Cr(VI) by regulating the production and composition of extracellular polymers (EPSs), in which carboxyl and hydroxyl groups play an important role for Cr(VI) reduction by coordination. The results can guide us to regulate the bio-reduction of Cr(VI), and provide reference for the development of bio-reduction technology of Cr(VI).
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- Xin Zheng
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China-America CRC for Environment & Health of Shandong Province, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu Normal University, Shandong Province, 36# Lishan Road, Jinan 250013, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China-America CRC for Environment & Health of Shandong Province, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, China-America CRC for Environment & Health of Shandong Province, Shandong University, 72# Jimo Binhai Road, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China; Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Exposure and Health, School of Environment, Jinan University, PR China.
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Xu Y, Chen J, Chen R, Yu P, Guo S, Wang X. Adsorption and reduction of chromium(VI) from aqueous solution using polypyrrole/calcium rectorite composite adsorbent. WATER RESEARCH 2019; 160:148-157. [PMID: 31136848 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2019.05.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Revised: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/18/2019] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Chromate is considered to be a toxic contaminant because of its potential to harm animal and human health. In this study, polypyrrole/calcium rectorite clay composites (PPy/Ca-REC composites) were prepared as a potential adsorbent, via in situ polymerization of pyrrole monomer for adsorption of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution. The XRD results indicated that the clay sheets were exfoliated in the prepared composites. SEM results showed good dispersion of the PPy on the clay sheets. The adsorption of Cr(VI) onto the PPy/Ca-REC adsorbent was highly pH-dependent, and the removal efficiency by PPy/Ca-REC composites was much higher than the PPy homopolymer. Adsorption kinetics followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model with an equilibrium reached within 30-180 min. The adsorption isotherm data were fitted well by the Langmuir isotherm model with the maximum adsorption capacity of 714.29-833.33 mg/g at 25-45 °C. The PPy/Ca-REC composites could be regenerated and reused for three consecutive adsorption-desorption cycles without loss of the original removal efficiency for Cr(VI) removal. Furthermore, the selective adsorption of Cr(VI) was demonstrated in binary adsorption systems with coexisting ions. The mechanisms of Cr(VI) removal containing electrostatic interactions, ionic interaction as well as reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III), which could be observed by the XPS results.
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- Yaolei Xu
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430000, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430000, China.
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Gheju M, Balcu I. Sustaining the efficiency of the Fe(0)/H 2O system for Cr(VI) removal by MnO 2 amendment. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 214:389-398. [PMID: 30268895 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.09.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Revised: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This study aims to provide new knowledge regarding the effect of MnO2 co-presence on efficiency of Cr(VI) removal with Fe(0). Non-disturbed batch experiments (≤40 days) were conducted using two types of Fe(0) (milli- and micro-sized), two Cr(VI) concentrations (5 and 100 mg/L), in three different systems ("Fe(0) only", "MnO2 only", and "Fe(0) + MnO2"), at an initial pH value of 6.9. Compared to "Fe(0) only" system, the efficiency and rate of Cr(VI) removal were highly promoted in "Fe(0) + MnO2" system; moreover, while for the "Fe(0) only" system removal of Cr(VI) was severely hindered by increasing Cr(VI) concentration, in "Fe(0) + MnO2" system comparable high efficacies were noticed both at low and high concentration. Recycling experiments indicated that total Cr(VI) removal capacity of "Fe(0) + MnO2" system was up to 48.1 times greater than of the "Fe(0) only" system. Enhanced removal of Cr(VI) with Fe(0) was achieved at low doses of MnO2, with an optimal mass ratio Fe(0):MnO2 of 4:1. The favorable synergistic effect observed in "Fe(0) + MnO2" system was ascribed to capacity of MnO2 to accelerate Fe(0) oxidative dissolution, and to generate supplementary amounts of secondary adsorbents/reductants with removal ability towards Cr(VI). This study provides compelling evidence that "Fe(0) + MnO2" system could represent a highly efficient and cost-effective alternative for the abatement of Cr(VI) aqueous pollution.
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- Marius Gheju
- Politehnica University Timisoara, Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 6, 300223, Timisoara, Romania.
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- National Institute for Research and Development in Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter, Str. Dr. Aurel Paunescu Podeanu Nr. 144, 300587, Timisoara, Romania
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Guan X, Yan S, Chang J, Yang G, Fan H. Light-induced desorption of trivalent chromium from adsorbents: one step closer to sustainability. Chem Commun (Camb) 2018; 54:12770-12773. [DOI: 10.1039/c8cc08099b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Trivalent chromium can be repelled from surface-bound merocyanine upon visible light irradiation, avoiding any chemical desorbent, and thus secondary contamination, to restore the adsorption capacity of the exhausted adsorbents.
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- Xiaoyu Guan
- Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Leather Chemistry and Engineering of Ministry of Education, Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering
- Sichuan University
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