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Lin Z, Xiao Z, Liu Y, Wang Y, Chen S, Zhang J, Chen Y, Zhang X, Zhang G, Li D, Lv W, Chen P, Liu G. Insights into copper(I) phenylacetylide with in-situ transformation of oxygen and enhanced visible-light response for water decontamination: Cu-O bond promotes exciton dissociation and charge transfer. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 671:1-14. [PMID: 38788420 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.159] [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: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
The widespread contamination of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)), pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), and dyes is a growing concern. necessitating the development of convenient and effective technologies for their removal. Copper(I) phenylacetylide (PhC2Cu) has emerged as a promising photocatalyst for environmental remediation. In this study, we introduced a functional Cu-O bond into PhC2Cu (referred to as OrPhC2Cu) by creatively converting the adsorbed oxygen on the surface of PhC2Cu into a Cu-O bond to enhance the efficiency of Cr(VI) photoreduction, PPCPs photodegradation, and dyes photodegradation through a facile vacuum activating method. The incorporation of the Cu-O bond optimized the electron structure of OrPhC2Cu, facilitating exciton dissociation and charge transfer. The exciton dissociation behavior and charge transfer mechanism were systematically investigated for the first time in the OrPhC2Cu system by photoelectrochemical tests, fluorescence and phosphorescence (PH) techniques, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Remarkably, the enhanced visible-light response of OrPhC2Cu improved photon utilization and significantly promoted the generation of reactive species (RSs), leading to the highly efficient Cr(VI) photoreduction (98.52% within 25 min) and sulfamethazine photodegradation (94.65% within 60 min), with 3.91 and 5.23 times higher activity compared to PhC2Cu. Additionally, the photocatalytic efficiency of OrPhC2Cu in degrading anionic dyes surpassed that of cationic dyes. The performance of the OrPhC2Cu system in treating electroplating effluent or natural water bodies suggests its potential for practical applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zili Lin
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming 525000, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Light Chemical Industry and Materials, Shunde Polytechnic, Foshan 528333, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Environmental Catalysis and Health Risk Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Environmental Health and Pollution Control, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Cheng X, Sai D, Luo X, Chang H, Li P, Xu J, Wu D, Liang H. Ferrate(VI)-based oxidation for ultrafiltration membrane fouling mitigation in shale gas produced water pretreatment: Role of high-valent iron intermediates and hydroxyl radicals. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 261:122013. [PMID: 38981354 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.122013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
Abstract
Ultrafiltration (UF) is increasingly used in the pretreatment of shale gas produced water (SGPW), whereas severe membrane fouling hampers its actual operation. In this work, ferrate(VI)-based oxidation was proposed for membrane fouling alleviation in SGPW pretreatment, and the activation strategies of calcium peroxide (CaO2) and ultraviolet (UV) were selected for comparison. The findings indicated that UV/Fe(VI) was more effective in removing fluorescent components, and the concentration of dissolved organic carbon was reduced by 24.1 %. With pretreatments of CaO2/Fe(VI) and UV/Fe(VI), the terminal specific membrane flux was elevated from 0.196 to 0.385 and 0.512, and the total fouling resistance diminished by 52.7 % and 76.2 %, respectively. Interfacial free energy analysis indicated that the repulsive interactions between pollutants and membrane were notably enhanced by Fe(VI)-based oxidation, thereby delaying the deposition of cake layers on the membrane surface. Quenching and probe experiments revealed that high-valent iron intermediates (Fe(IV)/Fe(V)) played significant roles in both CaO2/Fe(VI) and UV/Fe(VI) processes. Besides, hydroxyl radicals (•OH) were also important reactive species in the UV/Fe(VI) treatment, and the synergistic effect of Fe(IV)/Fe(V) and •OH showed a positive influence on SGPW fouling mitigation. In general, these findings establish a theoretical underpinning for the application of Fe(VI)-based oxidation for UF membrane fouling mitigation in SGPW pretreatment.
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- Xiaoxiang Cheng
- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, PR China; Resources and Environment Innovation Institute, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, PR China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, PR China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, PR China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Science and Engineering, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610207, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, PR China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, PR China
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- School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, PR China; Resources and Environment Innovation Institute, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, 250101, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, PR China
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Wang X, Zheng Z, Man JHK, Lo IMC. Regulating charge transfer for enhanced PAA activation over sulfur-doped magnetic CoFe 2O 4: A novel strategy for simultaneous micropollutants degradation and bacteria inactivation. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 256:121595. [PMID: 38640561 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Micropollutants and bacteria are prevalent pollutants in wastewater, posing significant risks to ecosystems and human health. As peracetic acid (PAA) is being increasingly used as a disinfectant, activation of PAA by low-cost and high-performance activators is a promising strategy for wastewater treatment. In this study, the sulfur-doped magnetic CoFe2O4 (SCFO) is successfully developed for efficient PAA activation to simultaneously decontaminate and disinfect wastewater. PAA/SCFO-0.3 exhibits exceptional performance, degrading 100 % of 8 μM sulfamethoxazole (SMX) with a first-pseudo reaction rate of 1.275 min-1, and achieving 5.3-log inactivation of Escherichia coli (E. coli) within 3 min at a PAA dosage of 0.2 mM and catalyst dosage of 0.025 g/L (initial pH 6.5). Scavenging experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) analysis identify CH3C(O)O• and CH3C(O)OO• as the dominant reactive species for SMX degradation. The sulfur species in SCFO-0.3 facilitate Co2+ regeneration and regulate charge transfer, promoting PAA activation for SMX degradation. Moreover, the PAA/SCFO-0.3 system demonstrates operational feasibility over a broad range of water matrices and has excellent stability and reusability (maintaining 93 % removal of SMX after 5 cycles), demonstrating its potential for industrial applications. This study provides insights into enhancing PAA activation through sulfur doping in transition metal catalysts and highlights the practical applicability of the PAA/SCFO-0.3 system as an advanced alternative to conventional disinfection for simultaneous decontamination and disinfection in wastewater.
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- Xiaoying Wang
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China; Institute for Advanced Study, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China.
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Yao M, Zhang S, Xie M, Zhao L, Zhao RS. Efficient activation of peracetic acid by cobalt modified nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes for drugs degradation: Performance and mechanism insight. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 358:142277. [PMID: 38719118 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142277] [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: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Peracetic acid (PAA) has garnered significant attention as a novel disinfectant owing to its remarkable oxidative capacity and minimal potential to generate byproducts. In this study, we prepared a novel catalyst, denoted as cobalt modified nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (Co@N-CNTs), and evaluated it for PAA activation. Modification with cobalt nanoparticles (∼4.8 nm) changed the morphology and structure of the carbon nanotubes, and greatly improved their ability to activate PAA. Co@N-CNTs/PAA catalytic system shows outstanding catalytic degradation ability of antiviral drugs. Under neutral conditions, with a dosage of 0.05 g/L Co@N-CNT-9.8 and 0.25 mM PAA, the removal efficiency of acyclovir (ACV) reached 98.3% within a mere 10 min. The primary reactive species responsible for effective pollutant degradation were identified as acetylperoxyl radicals (CH3C(O)OO•) and acetyloxyl radicals (CH3C(O)O•). In addition, density functional theory (DFT) proved that Co nanoparticles, as the main catalytic sites, were more likely to adsorb PAA and transfer more electrons than N-doped graphene. This study explored the feasibility of PAA degradation of antiviral drugs in sewage, and provided new insights for the application of heterogeneous catalytic PAA in environmental remediation.
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- Mingya Yao
- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Key Laboratory for Applied Technology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Key Laboratory for Applied Technology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Key Laboratory for Applied Technology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Jinan, 250014, China.
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- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Key Laboratory for Applied Technology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Key Laboratory for Applied Technology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Jinan, 250014, China.
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Cao Y, Li J, Wang Z, Guan C, Jiang J. The synergistic effect of oxidant-peroxide coupling systems for water and wastewater treatments. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 249:120992. [PMID: 38096724 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.120992] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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With the growing complexity and severity of water pollution, it has become increasingly challenging to effectively remove contaminants or inactivate microorganisms just by traditional chemical oxidants such as O3, chlorine, Fe(VI) and Mn(VII). Up till now, numerous studies have indicated that these oxidants in combination with peroxides (i.e., hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), peroxymonosulfate (PMS), peracetic acid (PAA) and periodate (PI)) exhibited excellent synergistic oxidation. This paper provided a comprehensive review on the combination of aforementioned oxidant-peroxide applied in water and wastewater treatments. From one aspect, the paper thoroughly elucidated the synergy mechanism of each oxidant-peroxide combination in turn. Among these combinations, H2O2 or PMS generally performed as the activator of four traditional oxidants above to accelerate reactive species generation and therein various reaction mechanisms, including electron transfer, O atom abstraction and oxo ligand substitution, were involved. In addition, although neither PAA nor PI was able to directly activate Fe(VI) and Mn(VII), they could act as the stabilizer of intermediate reactive iron/manganese species to improve the latter utilization efficiency. From another aspect, this paper summarized the influence of water quality parameters, such as pH, inorganic ions and natural organic matter (NOM), on the oxidation performance of most combined systems. Finally, this paper highlighted knowledge gaps and identified areas that require further research.
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- Ying Cao
- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou, 511458, China
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- Advanced Interdisciplinary Institute of Environment and Ecology, Beijing Normal University, Zhu Hai, 519087, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou, 511458, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou, 511458, China
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- Key Laboratory for City Cluster Environmental Safety and Green Development of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou, 511458, China.
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