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Chen M, Guo W, Hu X, Tian J. Mechanistic studies of adsorption and ion exchange of Si(OH) 4 molecules on the surface of scorodites. J Mol Graph Model 2024; 130:108779. [PMID: 38657395 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2024.108779] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Scorodites are commonly used for arsenic immobilization, and it is also the main component of arsenic bearing tailings. Alkali-activated geopolymers are commonly used to landfill arsenic-bearing minerals. However, there no previous studies have explored the interaction between geopolymer molecules and the surface of scorodite. In this paper, Si(OH)4 as a monomer molecule of geopolymer, the mechanism of adsorption and 'ion exchange' between Si(OH)4 molecule and the surface of scorodite during alkali-activation is studied. Results show that the Fe-terminated scorodite (010) surface has high stability. Si(OH)4 are more easily adsorbed on the hollow site of an Fe-terminated scorodite (010) surface, which is described as chemisorption. Compared with Si(OH)4, NaOH is easier to adsorb on an Fe-terminated scorodite (010) surface. The co-adsorption of NaOH and Si(OH)4 on the Fe-terminated scorodite (010) surface was studied, and also belongs to chemical adsorption. When the hydroxyl binds to the As atom, the adsorbed Si(OH)4 is more likely to undergo an 'ion exchange' reaction with the surface, and the reaction is barrierless. The intermediate As(OH)4 produced by the 'ion exchange' reaction can be deprotonated to form an arsenate molecule, which can occur spontaneously. This work reveals that the interaction mechanism of geopolymer molecules on surface of scorodite.
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- Manjiao Chen
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Zigong, 643000, China; Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Liquor Brewing Biotechnology and Application Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Yibin, 644000, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Zigong, 643000, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Zigong, 643000, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, Zigong, 643000, China
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Du Y, Du Y, Ma W, Zhao X, Ma M, Cao L, Du D. Application of dirty-acid wastewater treatment technology in non-ferrous metal smelting industry: Retrospect and prospect. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 352:120050. [PMID: 38224641 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Dirty-acid wastewater (DW) originating from the non-ferrous metal smelting industry is characterized by a high concentration of H2SO4 and As. During the chemical precipitation treatment, a significant volume of arsenic-containing slag is generated, leading to elevated treatment expenses. The imperative to address DW with methods that are cost-effective, highly efficient, and safe is underscored. This paper conducts a comprehensive analysis of three typical methods to DW treatment, encompassing technical principles, industrial application flow charts, research advancements, arsenic residual treatment, and economic considerations. Notably, the sulfide method emerges as a focal point due to its minimal production of arsenic residue and the associated lowest overall treatment costs. Moreover, in response to increasingly stringent environmental protection policies targeting new pollutants and carbon emissions reduction, the paper explores the evolving trends in DW treatment. These trends encompass rare metal and sulfuric acid recycling, cost-effective H2S production methods, and strategies for reducing, safely disposing of, and harnessing resources from arsenic residue.
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- Ying Du
- Key Laboratory of Catalysis Conversion and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Heavy Metal Pollution Control of Hubei Province, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis Conversion and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Heavy Metal Pollution Control of Hubei Province, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis Conversion and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Heavy Metal Pollution Control of Hubei Province, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis Conversion and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Heavy Metal Pollution Control of Hubei Province, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis Conversion and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Heavy Metal Pollution Control of Hubei Province, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China
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- Daye Nonferrous Corporation, Huangshi, 435005, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Catalysis Conversion and Energy Materials Chemistry of Ministry of Education, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China; Engineering Research Center for Heavy Metal Pollution Control of Hubei Province, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, PR China.
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Li W, Liu Z, Wang L, Gao G, Xu H, Huang W, Yan N, Wang H, Qu Z. FeS x@MOF-808 composite for efficient As(III) removal from wastewater: behavior and mechanism. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 446:130681. [PMID: 36584652 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Arsenic is extremely toxic to humans with water as its carrier. One challenge for arsenic control is the complete elimination of As(III) due to its high toxicity, mobility, and solubility. Herein, an active FeSx@MOF-808 composite was fabricated to enhance the As(III) removal for wastewater remediation. The FeSx@MOF-808 showed better As(III) adsorptive performance (Qe = 73.60 mg/g) compared with Fe2S3 (Qe=12.38 mg/g), MOF-808 (Qe = 27.85 mg/g), and Fe@MOF-808 (Qe=34.26 mg/g). This can be attributed to an improved porous structure provided by MOF-808 and abundant reactive sites provided by FeSx. Calculated by the Langmuir model (R2 =0.9965), the maximum adsorption capacity (Qmax) of FeSx@MOF-808 for As(III) removal at 298 K and pH = 7 was 203.28 ± 6.43 mg/g, which is beyond most of the traditional materials and MOFs. Additionally, FeSx@MOF-808 exhibited good stability in a wide pH range (1-13). Results also showed that the different Fe/S ratios (1:0-1:8) and FeSx loading amount (0.00625-0.25 mmol) have effects on the FeSx@MOF-808 performance. By kinetics studies, XPS, and DFT calculation, the mechanisms for arsenic by FeSx@MOF-808 were proposed. Multiple reaction mechanisms combine the adsorption by the MOF-808 support, the co-precipitation of iron oxides via hydroxyl (Fe-OH) groups, and most importantly, the precipitation through the break of Fe-S and the bond of As-S.
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- Weiwei Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Wuhan Municipal Road&Bridge Co., Ltd, No. 426 Gaoxin Avenue, Wuhan East Lake New Technology Development Zone, Wuhan 430223, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Yang N, Qi X, Li Y, Li G, Duan X. Highly effective remediation of high arsenic-bearing wastewater using aluminum-containing waste residue. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 325:116417. [PMID: 36257224 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Wastewater from non-ferrous metal smelting is known as one of the most dangerous sources of arsenic (As) due to its high acidity and high arsenic content. Herein, we propose a new environmental protection process for the efficient purification and removal of arsenic from wastewater by the formation of an AlAsO4@silicate core-shell structure based on the characteristics of aluminum-containing waste residue (AWR). At room temperature, the investigation with AWR almost achieved 100% As removal efficiency from wastewater, reducing the arsenic concentration from 5500 mg/L to 52 μg/L. With Al/As molar ratio of 3.5, the structural properties of AWR provided good adsorption sites for arsenic adsorption, leading to the formation of arsenate and insoluble aluminum arsenate with As. As-containing AWR silicate shells were produced under alkaline conditions, resulting in an arsenic leaching concentration of 1.32 mg/L in the TCLP test. AWR, as an efficient As removal and fixation agent, shows great potential in the treatment of copper smelting wastewater, and is expected to achieve large-scale industrial As removal.
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- Nina Yang
- Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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Tang D, Xiong Z, Lu P, Wang S, Chen X, Lou X, Zheng M, Chen S, Ye C, Chen J, Qiu T. Lacunary polyoxometalate @ ZIF for ultradeep Pb(II) adsorption. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.118003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Chen P, Zhao Y, Yao J, Zhu J, Cao J. Utilization of Lead Slag as In Situ Iron Source for Arsenic Removal by Forming Iron Arsenate. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:7471. [PMID: 36363065 PMCID: PMC9655396 DOI: 10.3390/ma15217471] [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: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In situ treatment of acidic arsenic-containing wastewater from the non-ferrous metal smelting industry has been a great challenge for cleaner production in smelters. Scorodite and iron arsenate have been proved to be good arsenic-fixing minerals; thus, we used lead slag as an iron source to remove arsenic from wastewater by forming iron arsenate and scorodite. As the main contaminant in wastewater, As(III) was oxidized to As(V) by H2O2, which was further mineralized to low-crystalline iron arsenate by Fe(III) and Fe(II) released by lead slag (in situ generated). The calcium ions released from the dissolved lead slag combined with sulfate to form well-crystallized gypsum, which co-precipitated with iron arsenate and provided attachment sites for iron arsenate. In addition, a silicate colloid was generated from dissolved silicate minerals wrapped around the As-bearing precipitate particles, which reduced the arsenic-leaching toxicity. A 99.95% removal efficiency of arsenic with initial concentration of 6500 mg/L was reached when the solid-liquid ratio was 1:10 and after 12 h of reaction at room temperature. Moreover, the leaching toxicity of As-bearing precipitate was 3.36 mg/L (As) and 2.93 mg/L (Pb), lower than the leaching threshold (5 mg/L). This work can promote the joint treatment of slag and wastewater in smelters, which is conducive to the long-term development of resource utilization and clean production.
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- Pan Chen
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Clean and Efficient Utilization of Strategic Calcium-Containing Mineral Resources, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Clean and Efficient Utilization of Strategic Calcium-Containing Mineral Resources, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Water Resource and Environment Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Biohydrometallurgy of Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
- Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Clean and Efficient Utilization of Strategic Calcium-Containing Mineral Resources, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Cai G, Li L, Li D, Wang Q, Zhang L, Zhang J, Zuo W, Tian Y. Rapid purification of As(III) in water using iron-manganese composite oxide coupled with sulfite: Importance of the SO 5•- radicals. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 222:118839. [PMID: 35870396 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Manganese (Mn)-containing composite metal adsorbents are very effective at removing arsenite (As(III)) from contaminated water, however, the low removal speed and oxidation efficiency have limited their further application. In this study, a nonhomogeneous catalytic oxidation-adsorption system was constructed by coupling iron-manganese composite oxide (FeMnOx) with sulfite (S(IV)) to enhance the recovery of oxidative capacity and accelerate the removal of As(III). Experimental results showed that the FeMnOx/S(IV) system decreased the As(III) concentration from 1079 to <10 µg/L within 10 min and almost completely oxidized As(III) to As(V). In contrast, FeMnOx alone removed only 82.4% of As(III) within 30 min, and 60.0% of the adsorbed As(III) was not oxidized. Meanwhile, the adsorption capacity of FeMnOx/S(IV) system for As(III) was considerably higher than that of the only-FeMnOx system (76.5 > 46.3 mg/g). The efficient and fast As(III) removal was attributed to the SO5•- radical generated by S(IV) acting as the driving force for the redox cycle between As(III) and Mn(II/III/IV). Several environmental factors (e.g., solution pH and inorganic anions) and the reusability and practicality of FeMnOx were systematically investigated, and the results further confirmed the superiority of the FeMnOx/S(IV) system in As(III) removal. In particular, the proposed FeMnOx nanocellulose aerogel effectively purified arsenic-contaminated groundwater using a fixed-bed column. Thus, FeMnOx-S(IV) coupling is very promising for the purification of arsenic-contaminated water bodies.
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- Guiyuan Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, No.73, Huanghe Road, Nangang, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, No.73, Huanghe Road, Nangang, Harbin 150090, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, No.73, Huanghe Road, Nangang, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, No.73, Huanghe Road, Nangang, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, No.73, Huanghe Road, Nangang, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, No.73, Huanghe Road, Nangang, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, No.73, Huanghe Road, Nangang, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, No.73, Huanghe Road, Nangang, Harbin 150090, China
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Li Y, Qi X, Li G, Duan X, Yang N. Removal of arsenic in acidic wastewater using Lead-Zinc smelting slag: From waste solid to As-stabilized mineral. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 301:134736. [PMID: 35500627 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134736] [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: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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High-arsenic wastewater has long been considered a major threat to ecological balance and human health because of its strong toxicity and high mobility. Herein, an environmentally friendly process was proposed for As removal and fixation in the form of As-stabilized mineral, using Lead-Zinc smelting (LZS) slag as the in situ Fe donor, neutralizer, and crystal seed. The slag was dissolved in the wastewater and released Fe and Ca ions, while simultaneously increasing the pH value of the solution to help scorodite synthesis. The dissolved Ca2+ ion preferentially reacted with SO42- ion in the form of CaSO4·2H2O precipitate as in situ "seeds" for As precipitation. The dissolved Fe(II) and As(III) ions were oxidized to Fe(III) and As(V) ions by H2O2, and later reacted with each other to generated amorphous ferric arsenate on the surface of CaSO4·2H2O, and then evolved into scorodite crystals with high stability. With a Fe/As molar ratio of 2, a reaction temperature of 90 °C, and a reaction time of 12 h, 98.42% of As was effectively precipitated from the wastewater with an initial As concentration of 7530.00 mg/L. Moreover, the leached As concentration of the As-bearing precipitate in the TCLP test was 3.46 mg/L. The concentration of the residual As and heavy metals ions in the final filtrate was lower than local wastewater discharge standards, successfully realizing the treatment of smelting wastewater. In summary, a prospective process successfully shows a great potential for co-treatment of LZS wastewater and slag, which could advance the large-scale disposal of LZS plants.
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- Yongkui Li
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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Kong L, Wang Y, Hu X, Peng X, Xia Z, Wang J. Improving removal rate and efficiency of As(V) by sulfide from strongly acidic wastewater in a modified photochemical reactor. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2022; 43:2329-2341. [PMID: 33446066 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2021.1877360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Employing ultraviolet light to enhance the removal of As(V) by sulfide (S(-II)) from strongly acidic wastewater is a potential method. However, we found the arsenic trisulfide (As2S3) and elemental sulfur (S8) particles formed in this method not only vastly hinder light transmission in the wastewater but also undergo light-induced redissolution, leading to a decrease in removal rate and efficiency of As(V). Herein, As(V) removal by sulfide from strongly acidic wastewater was performed in a modified photochemical reactor to weaken the effect of the formed particles on As(V) removal. It was found that in this study, the formed particles could be efficiently removed from the photoreactor by three operations, i.e. circulation-filtration, septum setting, and lamp sleeve cleaning. The removal of As(V) was approximately 11-fold faster than that without three operations, saving 90.9% of the reaction time and 89.4% of energy consumption. The removal efficiency of As(V) also increased through weakening the light-induced redissolution of the formed particles. This study facilitates the practical application of the UV light promoted As(V) removal technology and also provides a new method to lessen the light-blocking effect in the particle-forming photochemical reaction systems.
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- Linghao Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Beijing Campus, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, PR People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR People's Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Beijing Campus, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing, PR People's Republic of China
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Yong Y, Yongkui L, Jianhang H, Dapeng Z, Hua W. An all-in-one strategy for resource recovery and immobilization of arsenic from arsenic-bearing gypsum sludge. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 296:134078. [PMID: 35202660 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Arsenic (As)-bearing gypsum sludge, one of the most prominent hazardous wastes, has created a myriad of critical problems in human health, waters, soils, and sediments at the global scale. Unfortunately, the reclamation and disposal of As-bearing gypsum sludge have been rarely investigated. This paper aims to explore a novel technology for simultaneous value-added utilization and harmless exploitation of As-bearing gypsum sludge. In the experiment, As-bearing gypsum sludge and anthracite were mixed, granulated, and then roasted in Ar atmosphere. Based on the thermodynamic analysis and experimental results, the As migration mechanism in the As-bearing gypsum sludge was determined during the roasting process. Under optimal conditions, 90% of As phase was volatilized and then recovered in the form of elemental As99.5, and it could act as a chemical product. In addition, As99.5 could be further processed into high-purity As and As2O3 using existing chlorination-rectification-reduction process and oxidation process, respectively, which can be widely used in the treatments of semiconductor material, pigment, and wood. Residual As primarily occurred as Fe-As compounds, but the leached As concentration in the toxicity characteristic leaching procedure was only 0.008 mg/L. Correspondingly, a new As immobilization method that generates Fe-As compounds (α-Fe and AsFe2) is first proposed and then verified, which may be widely used for simultaneous As-bearing solid wastes reduction and improved harmlessness. This paper is significant for development of the metallurgical, mining, acid, and thermal power industries, minimizing its environmental risk.
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- Yu Yong
- Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Energy Saving and Environmental Protection Technology in Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering Industry, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- School of Metallurgical and Ecological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Energy Saving and Environmental Protection Technology in Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering Industry, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Energy Saving and Environmental Protection Technology in Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering Industry, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China.
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Ma X, Li Q, Li R, Zhang W, Sun X, Li J, Shen J, Han W. Efficient removal of Sb(Ⅴ) from water using sulphidated ferrihydrite via tripuhyite (FeSbO 4) precipitation and complexation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 309:114675. [PMID: 35180437 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Elevated concentrations of antimony (Sb) in the ecological environment have received considerable attention due to the harmful consequence involved. This study synthesized sulphidated ferrihydrite with different S:Fe molar ratios to efficiently remove Sb(V) from water. As the S:Fe molar ratio ranged from 0.00 to 1.48, the removal efficiency of Sb(V) by sulphidated ferrihydrite first decreased before increasing considerably. Sulphidated ferrihydrite with an S:Fe molar ratio of 0.74 exhibited a strong affinity towards Sb(V) with an optimal removal capacity of 963.74 mg Sb/g, which was 3.2-fold higher than that of ferrihydrite. In the kinetic experiments, the removal behavior of Sb(V) was well described by the pseudo-second-order model, suggesting that the removal process was controlled via chemisorption. Moreover, Sb(V) was efficiently removed over a wide pH range of 3.00-11.00, and coexisting anions (NO3-, Cl-, SO42-, SiO32-, CO32- and PO43-) exhibited marginal impact on the Sb(V) removal by sulphidated ferrihydrite (S:Fe ≥ 0.44). The characterization results of XRD, SEM, TEM mapping and etched XPS revealed goethite to be the dominant phase of sulphidated ferrihydrite with an S:Fe molar ratio of 0.15, while a mixed constitution of mixed-valent iron (hydro)oxides and iron sulphide was formed when the S:Fe molar ratio exceeded 0.44. Moreover, sulphidated ferrihydrite acted as a donor for Fe and S for the effective retention of Sb(V) by two main pathways: precipitation (tripuhyite, FeSbO4) and complexation (≡S-H and ≡Fe-OH). Therefore, sulphidated ferrihydrite is a promising material for eliminating Sb(V) contamination from water.
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- Xinyue Ma
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, China; School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, China; School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, China; School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, China; School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, China; School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, China; School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, China; School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, China; School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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Xu DM, Fu RB. The mechanistic understanding of potential bioaccessibility of toxic heavy metals in the indigenous zinc smelting slags with multidisciplinary characterization. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 425:127864. [PMID: 34915297 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Smelting slags is a well-known industrial solid waste, while there were limited studies on the key factors controlling the potential health risks caused by these smelting slags. In this work, the metal bioaccessibility in the size fractionated-zinc smelting slags was examined using various In vitro assays, in combination with multidisciplinary methods. The results indicated that the bioaccessible fractions of heavy metals showed a significant difference, but no statistical difference among different particle sizes of the zinc smelting slags. The bioaccessible metal fractions in the gastric (GP) and gastrointestinal (GIP) phases were 0 (Cr) - 91.39% (Cd)) and 0 (Cr) - 47.80% (Ni). Among the studied metals, Cd, Cu, Mn, Pb and Zn were the most bioaccessible to human. The Pearson correlation analysis showed that the carbonate bound phases of heavy metals were responsible for their bioaccessibility in GP and GIP. Moreover, the combined results of multidisciplinary characterization also further implied that the solubility behaviors of toxic elements in the smelting slags were dominated by soluble metal bearing- mineral phases and absorbable Fe, Mn and Al-rich minerals and metal bearing-precipitates during SBRC extractions. Therefore, these study results provide a insight into the potential controls of metal bioaccessibility in the zinc smelting slags, which was of great significance from the aspects of their resource recycling and risk management.
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- Da-Mao Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China; Centre for Environmental Risk Management and Remediation of Soil and Groundwater, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China; Centre for Environmental Risk Management and Remediation of Soil and Groundwater, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, PR China.
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Li Y, Li S, Hu B, Zhao X, Guo P. FeOOH and nZVI combined with superconducting high gradient magnetic separation for the remediation of high-arsenic metallurgical wastewater. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sun X, Mao M, Lu K, Hu Q, Liu W, Lin Z. One-step removal of high-concentration arsenic from wastewater to form Johnbaumite using arsenic-bearing gypsum. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127585. [PMID: 34753651 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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High-level arsenic-containing wastewater (HAW) causes serious environmental pollution. Chemical precipitation is the most widely used technology for treating HAW. However, chemical precipitation generates huge amounts of hazardous solid wastes, which leads to secondary pollution. In this work, an efficient method, producing no secondary pollution was developed for one-step complete removal of As(V) from HAW using a hazardous solid waste namely arsenic-bearing gypsum (ABG). After the treatment, ABG was transformed into highly stable and environment-friendly mineral Johnbaumite. Meanwhile, the arsenic concentration in the wastewater decreased from 10,000 mg L-1 to 0.22 mg L-1 under optimized hydrothermal conditions (ABG dosage of 50 g L-1, solution pH of 13.5, temperature of 150 °C for 12 h). The mechanism mainly included the following processes: (i) The phase transformation of ABG resulted in the release of calcium and hydrogen arsenate ions in ABG, (ii) Hydrogen arsenate ions transformed into arsenate ions in alkaline environment, and (iii) Under alkaline conditions, calcium ions combined with arsenate ions to form Johnbaumite, whereas the hydrothermal conditions accelerated the crystal growth of Johnbaumite. This study provides a new idea for the synchronous treatment of toxic heavy metal-containing wastewaters and hazardous solid wastes.
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- Xin Sun
- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters (Ministry of Education), Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China; The Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters (Ministry of Education), Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China.
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- School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China; Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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Cai G, Tian Y, Li D, Zhang J, Li L, Wang Q, Sun H, Zhang H, Wang P. Self-enhanced and efficient removal of As(III) from water using Fe-Cu-Mn composite oxide under visible-light irradiation: Synergistic oxidation and mechanisms. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 422:126908. [PMID: 34418837 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Here, we prepared a novel nanostructured Fe-Cu-Mn composite oxide (FCMOx) adsorbent using an ultrasonic coprecipitation method. The maximum adsorption capacity of As(III) and As(V) reached 158.5 and 115.2 mg/g under neutral conditions, respectively. The effects of several environmental factors (coexisting ions, solution pH, etc.) on the removal of inorganic arsenic using FCMOx were studied through batch experiments. The results showed that except for PO43- and high initial pH, it was not significantly affected by ionic strength and other existing anions, implying a higher selectivity and adaptability. Combined with EPR, FTIR, and XPS analysis, we concluded that the Cu component and the reactive oxygen species (ROS) it generates played a decisive role in maintaining the stability of the redox cycle between Mn(IV)/Mn(III)/Mn(II) and enhancing the oxidation efficiency of As(III). Meanwhile, the adsorption mechanism of As(V) was mainly through the replacement of the FCMOx surface -OH to form stable inner-sphere arsenic complexes, while the removal mechanism of As(III) may involve the process of synergistic oxidation and chemisorption coupling. Additionally, the effective removal of As from the simulated As-contaminated water and its satisfactory reuse performance make FCMOx adsorbents favorable candidates for the removal of As-contaminated water in the future.
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- Guiyuan Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment (SKLUWRE), School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150090, China
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Sun X, Ji L, Huang W, Li Z, Liao Y, Xiao K, Zhu X, Xu H, Feng J, Feng S, Qu Z, Yan N. Production of H 2S with a Novel Short-Process for the Removal of Heavy Metals in Acidic Effluents from Smelting Flue-Gas Scrubbing Systems. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:3988-3995. [PMID: 33666416 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c07884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Direct sulfidation using a high concentration of H2S (HC-H2S) has shown potential for heavy metals removal in various acidic effluents. However, the lack of a smooth method for producing HC-H2S is a critical challenge. Herein, a novel short-process hydrolysis method was developed for the on-site production of HC-H2S. Near-perfect 100% efficiency and selectivity were obtained via CS2 hydrolysis over the ZrO2-based catalyst. Meanwhile, no apparent residual sulfur/sulfate poisoning was detected, which guaranteed long-term operation. The coexistence of CO2 in the products had a negligible effect on the complete hydrolysis of CS2. H2S production followed a sequential hydrolysis pathway, with the reactions for CS2 adsorption and dissociation being the rate-determining steps. The energy balance indicated that HC-H2S production was a mildly exothermic reaction, and the heat energy could be maintained at self-balance with approximately 80% heat recovery. The batch sulfidation efficiencies for As(III), Hg(II), Pb(II), and Cd(II) removal were over 99.9%, following the solubilities (Ksp) of the corresponding metal sulfides. CO2 in the mixed gas produced by CS2 hydrolysis did not affect heavy metals sulfidation due to the presence of abundant H+. Finally, a pilot-scale experiment successfully demonstrated the practical effects. Therefore, this novel on-site HC-H2S production method adequately achieved heavy metals removal requirements in acidic effluents.
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- Xiaoming Sun
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Henan Zhongyuan Gold Smelter LLC., Henan 472100, China
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- Henan Zhongyuan Gold Smelter LLC., Henan 472100, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Nantong Sunshine Graphite Equipment Sci-Tech. LLC., Jiangsu 226000, China
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- Nantong Sunshine Graphite Equipment Sci-Tech. LLC., Jiangsu 226000, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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Ahmed MK, Zayed MA, El-Dek SI, Hady MA, El Sherbiny DH, Uskoković V. Nanofibrous ε-polycaprolactone scaffolds containing Ag-doped magnetite nanoparticles: Physicochemical characterization and biological testing for wound dressing applications in vitro and in vivo. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:2070-2088. [PMID: 33511308 PMCID: PMC7809176 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Skin wounds can lead to numerous complications with dangerous health consequences. In this work, magnetite nanoparticles were doped with different concentrations of antimicrobial silver (Ag) ions and incorporated into the electrospun nanofibrous ε-polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds. Nanoparticles and scaffolds with various Ag contents were characterized using a range of physicochemical techniques. Ag entered magnetite as cations and preferentially positioned at tetrahedral sites, introducing lattice distortions and topographic irregularities. Amorphization of the structure due to accommodation of Ag expanded the lattice in the bulk and contracted it on the surface, where broadened distribution of Fe–O coordinations was detected. Promoting spin canting and diminishing the double exchange interaction through altered distribution of ferric and ferrous ions, Ag softened the magnetism of magnetite. By making the nanoparticle structure more defective, Ag modified the interface with the polymer and promoted the protrusion of the nanoparticles from the surface of the polymeric nanofibers, thus increasing their roughness and hydrophilicity, with positive repercussions on cell adhesion and growth. Both the viability of human melanocytes and the antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. aureus increased with the concentration of Ag in the magnetite phase of the scaffolds. Skin wound healing rate in rats also increased in direct proportion with the concentration of Ag in the magnetite phase, and no abnormalities in the dermal and epidermal tissues were visible on day 10 in the treatment group. These results imply an excellent potential of these composite nanofibrous scaffolds for use as wound dressings and in other reconstructive skin therapies. Electrospun nanofibrous polymeric wound dressings interspersed with magnetite nanoparticles doped with Ag ions were fabricated. Detailed physicochemical characterization is provided with aid of diffractometric, spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. Both the viability of melanocytes and the antibacterial activity increased with the addition of Ag ions. Skin wound healing rate in rats increased to 51 and 92 % on day 10 for dressings without and with Ag, respectively, relative to control. Animals treated with Ag-doped dressings displayed no atrophy of sebaceous glands and necrosis of hair follicles of control animals.
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- M K Ahmed
- Faculty of Nanotechnology for Postgraduate studies, Cairo University, El‑Sheikh Zayed 12588, Egypt.,Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Suez University, Suez 43518, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, 12613, Giza, Egypt
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- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Technology Department, National Research Centre, Dokii, Giza, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, 12613, Giza, Egypt.,Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Modern University for Technology and Information, Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt
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- Advanced Materials and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, TardigradeNano LLC, Irvine, CA, 92604, USA
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Yuan Z, Ma X, Wu X, Zhang G, Wang X, Wang S, Jia Y. Characterization of Fe 5(AsO 3) 3Cl 2(OH) 4·5H 2O, a new ferric arsenite hydroxychloride precipitated from FeCl 3-As 2O 3-HCl solutions relevant to arsenic immobilization. J Environ Sci (China) 2020; 90:205-215. [PMID: 32081317 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2019.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Tooeleite (Fe6(AsO3)4SO4(OH)4·4H2O) is widely precipitated for direct As(III) removal from sulfate-rich industrial effluents. However, whether or not Fe(III)-As(III)-Cl(-I) precipitate is produced in chloridizing leaching media for As immobilization is almost unknown. This work founded the existence of ferric arsenite (hydroxy)chloride as a new mineral for As(III) removal. Its chemical composition and solid characterization were subsequently studied by using scanning electron microscope with an energy dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared (FT-IR), Raman spectroscopy and thermogravimetric (TG) curve. The results showed the formation of a yellow precipitate after 3-days reaction of Fe(III)/As(III) with molar ratio ≈ 1.7 in chloride solution at pH 2.3 neutralized with NaOH. Compared with tooeleite, chemical analysis and solid characterization indicated that Cl(-I) replaces SO4(-II) producing ferric arsenite hydroxychloride with formula Fe5(AsO3)3Cl2(OH)4·5H2O. This new plate shaped solid showed better crytallinity than tooeleite, although it has similar morphology and characteristic bands to tooeleite. The FT-IR bands at 628, 964 cm-1 and the Raman bands at 448, 610, 961 cm-1 were assigned to Fe-O or As(III)-O-Fe or As(III)-O bending/stretching vibration, indicating that both arsenite and chloride substituted for the position of sulfate for ferric arsenite hydroxychloride produced due to the lack of the SO42- vibrations. Cl-(I) also contributed to increase As removal efficiency in aqueous sulfate media under acidic pH conditions via the probable formation of sulfate-chloride ferric arsenite.
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- Zidan Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China.
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Coudert L, Bondu R, Rakotonimaro TV, Rosa E, Guittonny M, Neculita CM. Treatment of As-rich mine effluents and produced residues stability: Current knowledge and research priorities for gold mining. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 386:121920. [PMID: 31884367 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Refractory ores, in which gold is often embedded within As-bearing and acid-generating sulfide minerals, are becoming the main gold source worldwide. These ores require an oxidizing pre-treatment, prior to cyanidation, to efficiently breakdown the sulfides and enhance gold liberation. As a result, large volumes of As-rich effluents (> 500 mg/L) are produced through the pre-oxidation of refractory gold ores and/or the exposure of As-bearing tailings upon exposure to air and water. Limited information is available on performant treatment of these effluents, especially of pre-oxidation effluents characterized by a complex chemistry, extremely acidic or alkaline pH and high concentrations of arsenic. The treatment of As-rich effluents is mainly based on precipitation (using Al or Fe salts and/or Ca-based compounds) and (electro)-chemical or biological oxidation processes. A performant treatment process must maximize As removal from contaminated mine water and allow for the production of residues that are geochemically stable over the long term. An extensive literature review showed that Fe(III)-As(V) precipitates, especially bioscorodite and (nano)scorodite, appear to be the most appropriate forms to immobilize As due to their low solubility and high stability, especially when encapsulated within an inert material such as hydroxyl gels. Research is still required to assess the long-term stability of these As-bearing residues under mine-site conditions for the sustainable exploitation of refractory gold deposits.
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- L Coudert
- Research Institute on Mines and Environment (RIME), Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), 445 Blvd. Université, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, J9X 5E4, Canada.
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- Groundwater Research Group (GRES - Groupe de Recherche sur l'Eau Souterraine)-RIME, UQAT, 341 Principale Nord, Suite 5004, Amos, QC, J9T 2L8, Canada.
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- RIME, UQAT, 445 Blvd. Université, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, J9X 5E4, Canada.
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- GRES-RIME, UQAT, 341 Principale Nord, Suite 5004, Amos, QC, J9T 2L8, Canada.
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- RIME, UQAT, 445 Blvd. Université, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, J9X 5E4, Canada.
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- RIME, UQAT, 445 Blvd. Université, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, J9X 5E4, Canada.
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Rong Z, Tang X, Wu L, Chen X, Dang W, Li X, Huang L, Wang Y. The effect of precursor speciation on the growth of scorodite in an atmospheric scorodite synthesis. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2020; 7:191619. [PMID: 32218981 PMCID: PMC7029892 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.191619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In this study, we propose a growth pathway of scorodite in an atmospheric scorodite synthesis. Scorodite is a non-direct product, which is derived from the transformation of its precursor. Different precursor speciation leads to different crystallinity and morphology of synthesized scorodite. At 10 and 20 g l-1 initial arsenic concentration, the precursor of scorodite is identified as ferrihydrite. At 10 g l-1 initial arsenic concentration, low arsenic concentration is unfavourable to the complex between arsenate and ferrihydrite, inhibiting the transformation of ferrihydrite into scorodite. The synthesized scorodite is 1-3 µm in size. At 20 g l-1 initial arsenic concentration, higher arsenic concentration favours the complex between arsenate and ferrihydrite. The transformation process is accessible. Large scorodite in the particle size of 5-20 µm with excellent crystallinity is obtained. However, the increasing initial arsenic concentration is not always a positive force for the growth of scorodite. When initial arsenic concentration increases to 30 g l-1, Fe(O,OH)6 octahedron preferentially connects to As(O,OH)4 tetrahedron to form Fe H 2 As O 4 2 + or FeHAs O 4 + ion. Fe-As complex ions accumulate in solution. Once the supersaturation exceeds the critical value, the Fe-As complex ions deprotonate and form poorly crystalline ferric arsenate. Even poorly crystalline ferric arsenate can also transform to crystalline scorodite, its transformation process is much slower than ferrihydrite. Therefore, incomplete developed scorodite with poor crystallinity is obtained.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, People's Republic of China
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