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Wu L, Garg S, Waite TD. Progress and challenges in the use of electrochemical oxidation and reduction processes for heavy metals removal and recovery from wastewaters. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 479:135581. [PMID: 39216250 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Heavy metals-laden industrial wastewater represents both a threat to ecosystems and human health and, in some instances, a potential source of valuable metals however the presence of organic ligands that bind the metals in heavy metal complexes (HMCs) renders metal removal (and, where appropriate, recovery) difficult. Electrochemical-based oxidation and reduction processes represent a potentially promising means of degrading the organic ligands and reducing their ability to retain the metals in solution. In this state-of-the-art review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the current status on use of electrochemical redox technologies for organic ligand degradation and subsequent heavy metal removal and recovery from industrial wastewaters. The principles and degradation mechanism of common organic ligands by various types of electrochemical redox technologies are discussed in this review and consideration given to recent progress in electrode materials synthesis, cell architecture, and operation of electrochemical redox systems. Furthermore, we highlight the current challenges in application of electrochemical redox technologies for treatment of HMC-containing wastewaters including (i) limited understanding of the chemical composition of industrial wastewaters, (ii) constrained mass transfer process affecting the direct/indirect electron transfer, (iii) absence of approaches to convert recovered metal into high-value-added products, and (iv) restricted semi-or full-industrial-scale application of these technologies. Potential strategies for improvement are accordingly provided to guide efforts in addressing these challenges in future research.
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- Lei Wu
- UNSW Centre for Transformational Environmental Technologies, Yixing, Jiangsu Province 214206, PR China; UNSW Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- UNSW Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- UNSW Centre for Transformational Environmental Technologies, Yixing, Jiangsu Province 214206, PR China; UNSW Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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Mei L, Sun M, Yang R, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Zheng L, Chen Y, Zhang Q, Zhou J, Zhu Y, Leung KMY, Zhang W, Fan J, Huang B, Zeng XC, Shin HS, Tang CY, Gu L, Voiry D, Zeng Z. Metallic 1T/1T' phase TMD nanosheets with enhanced chemisorption sites for ultrahigh-efficiency lead removal. Nat Commun 2024; 15:7770. [PMID: 39349434 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52078-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/02/2024] Open
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Two-dimensional (2D) materials, as adsorbents, have garnered great attention in removing heavy metal ions (HMIs) from drinking water due to their extensive exposed adsorption sites. Nevertheless, there remains a paucity of experimental research to remarkably unlock their adsorption capabilities and fully elucidate their adsorption mechanisms. In this work, exceptional lead ion (Pb2+) (a common HMI) removal capacity (up to 758 mg g-1) is achieved using our synthesized metallic 1T/1T' phase 2D transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD, including MoS2, WS2, TaS2, and TiS2) nanosheets, which hold tremendous activated S chemisorption sites. The residual Pb2+ concentration can be reduced from 2 mg L-1 to 2 μg L-1 within 0.5 min, meeting the drinking water standards following World Health Organization guideline (Pb2+ concentrations <10 μg L-1). Atomic-scale characterizations and calculations based on density functional theory unveil that Pb2+ bond to the top positions of transition metal atoms in a single-atom form through the formation of S-Pb bonds. Point-of-use (POU) devices fabricated by our reported metallic phase MoS2 nanosheets exhibit treatment capacity of 55 L-water g-1-adsorbent for feed Pb2+ concentration of 1 mg L-1, which is 1-3 orders of magnitude higher than other 2D materials and commercial activated carbon.
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- Liang Mei
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, PR China
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- Department of Applied Physics, Research Institute for Smart Energy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution and Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Center for 2D Quantum Heterostructures, Institute for Basic Science, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Beijing National Center for Electron Microscopy and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China.
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- Institut Européen des Membranes, IEM, UMR 5635, Université Montpellier, ENSCM, CNRS, 34000, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, and Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China.
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Li J, Gong H, Wei Y, Ma J, Li XG, Pan M, Zhou M. High energy-efficiency decomplexation of metal-complexes by H*-mediated electro-reduction on hydroxyphenyl Co-porphyrin catalysts. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 476:135227. [PMID: 39029195 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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Electrochemical reduction of metal-organic complex pollutants has been recognized as an environmental benign method that operates at mild condition. However, the selective reduction of metal complexes and energy consumption in cathodic process are still a big challenge. Herein, we found that hydroxyphenyl Co-porphyrin catalyst (CoTH@NG) realizes the highly selective decomplexation of metal-organic complexes by H* -mediated reduction, and simultaneously the impressive recovery efficiency of metal ions. Density functional theory (DFT) confirms the generation and capturing ability of H* on CoTH@NG, verifying the dominant role of H* -mediated reduction in the selective decomplexation of Cu-EDTA. CoTH@NG realizes the superior energy efficiency for Cu-EDTA removal (279.3 g kWh-1 of EEOCu-EDTA) and Cu recovery (48.6 g kWh-1 of EEOCu), which are remarkably 3.3 × 102 and 9.7 × 102 times higher than traditional carbon cloth electrode. Moreover, the recovered Cu0(s) nanowires on the electrode surface can be efficiently regenerated in HCOOH by a galvanic reaction through the electron channel of CoTH@NG, regenerating catalytic electrode. This is one of the pioneer studies on H* -mediated electro-reduction decomplexation of metal-complexes, metal recovery, and electrode regeneration on CoTH@NG, which providing a technical strategy for developing efficient electrocatalytic system for pollution control. Environmental Implication Metal complexes is a dramatic increase in the electroplating and mining industries, and seriously affect both public health and environmental sustainability. Our work reported a new hydroxyphenyl Co-porphyrin catalyst (CoTH@NG) which achieves the selective decomplexation of metal-organic complexes, and simultaneously the recovery of metal ions. CoTH@NG realizes the superior energy efficiency for Cu-EDTA removal (279.3 g kWh-1) and Cu0(s) recovery (48.6 g kWh-1), which are remarkably 3.3 × 102 and 9.7 × 102 times higher than traditional carbon cloth electrode. Moreover, the recovered Cu0(s) can be efficiently regenerated in HCOOH by a galvanic reaction through the electron channel of CoTH@NG, regenerating catalytic electrode.
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- Junjian Li
- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China; Research Center for Environmental Functional Materials, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- Research Center for Environmental Functional Materials, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Research Center for Environmental Functional Materials, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Process and Environmental Criteria, Ministry of Education, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Shen X, Wang S, Zhao L, Song H, Li W, Li C, Lv S, Wang G. Simultaneous Cu(II)-EDTA decomplexation and Cu(II) recovery using integrated contact-electro-catalysis and capacitive deionization from electroplating wastewater. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 472:134548. [PMID: 38728866 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The complex of heavy metals and organic acids leads to high difficulty in heavy metals separation by traditional technologies. Meanwhile, alkaline precipitation commonly used in industry causes the great consumption of resources and extra pollution. Herein, the effective decomplexation of Cu(Ⅱ)-EDTA and synchronous recycling of Cu2+ were realized by contact-electro-catalysis (CEC) coupled with capacitive deionization (CDI) innovatively. In particular, fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) as dielectric powders could generate reactive oxygen species under ultrasonic stimulation, realizing continuous deaminization and decarboxylation of Cu(Ⅱ)-EDTA and accelerating the totally breakage of Cu-O and Cu-N bonds. Additionally, the degradation pathway and intermediates evolution of Cu(Ⅱ)-EDTA were investigated using various characterization methods. It was confirmed that decarboxylation predominantly governed the degradation process of Cu(Ⅱ)-EDTA in CEC. During the course of treatment, the degradation ratio of Cu(Ⅱ)-EDTA reached 86.4 % within 150 min. Impressively, this strategy had satisfactory applicability to other metal combinations and excellent cycle stability. Subsequently, the released Cu ions were captured by CuSe cathode electrode through CDI. This research elucidated the degradation mechanism of persistent organic pollutant during CEC, and provided a novel approach for efficiently treating industrial wastewater containing metal complexes and advancing the exploitation and utilization of new technologies for metal recovery.
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- Xiaoyan Shen
- School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523106, Guangdong, China
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- School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523106, Guangdong, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523106, Guangdong, China
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- School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523106, Guangdong, China
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- School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523106, Guangdong, China
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- School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523106, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Disaster Prevention and Emergency Technologies for Urban Lifeline Engineering, Dongguan 523106, Guangdong, China.
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Li H, Wang Q, Wang Y, Liu Y, Zhou J, Wang T, Zhu L, Guo J. EDTA enables to alleviate impacts of metal ions on conjugative transfer of antibiotic resistance genes. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 257:121659. [PMID: 38692255 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121659] [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: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Various heavy metals are reported to be able to accelerate horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). In real water environmental settings, ubiquitous complexing agents would affect the environmental behaviors of heavy metal ions due to the formation of metal-organic complexes. However, little is known whether the presence of complexing agents would change horizontal gene transfer due to heavy metal exposure. This study aimed to fill this gap by investigating the impacts of a typical complexing agent ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) on the conjugative transfer of plasmid-mediated ARGs induced by a range of heavy metal ions. At the environmentally relevant concentration (0.64 mg L-1) of metal ions, all the tested metal ions (Mg2+, Ca2+, Co2+, Pb2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, and Fe3+) promoted conjugative transfer of ARGs, while an inhibitory effect was observed at a relatively higher concentration (3.20 mg L-1). In contrast, EDTA (0.64 mg L-1) alleviated the effects of metal ions on ARGs conjugation transfer, evidenced by 11 %-66 % reduction in the conjugate transfer frequency. Molecular docking and dynamics simulations disclosed that this is attributed to the stronger binding of metal ions with the lipids in cell membranes. Under metal-EDTA exposure, gene expressions related to oxidative stress response, cell membrane permeability, intercellular contact, energy driving force, mobilization, and channels of plasmid transfer were suppressed compared with the metal ions exposure. This study offers insights into the alleviation mechanisms of complexing agents on ARGs transfer induced by free metal ions.
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- Hu Li
- School of Ecology and Environment, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, PR China; Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-carbon Green Agriculture in Northwestern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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- Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.
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Li L, Wang M, Pan Y, Liu B, Chen B, Zhang M, Liu X, Wang Z. Simultaneous decomplexation of Pb-EDTA and elimination of free Pb ions by MoS 2/H 2O 2: Mechanisms and applications. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 471:134292. [PMID: 38631254 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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The critical challenge of effectively removing Pb-EDTA complexes and Pb(II) ions from wastewater is pivotal for environmental remediation. This research introduces a cutting-edge bulk-MoS2/H2O2 system designed for the simultaneous decomplexation of Pb-EDTA complexes and extraction of free Pb(II) ions, streamlining the process by eliminating the need for subsequent treatment stages. The system exhibits outstanding efficiency, achieving 98.1% decomplexation of Pb-EDTA and 98.6% removal of Pb. Its effectiveness is primarily due to the generation of reactive oxygen species, notably •OH and O2•- radicals, facilitated by bulk-MoS2 and H2O2. Key operational parameters such as reagent dosages, Pb(II): EDTA molar ratios, solution pH, and the presence of coexisting ions were meticulously evaluated to determine their impact on the system's performance. Through a suite of analytical techniques, the study confirmed the disruption of Pb-O and Pb-N bonds, further elucidating the decomplexation process. It also underscored the synergistic role of bulk-MoS2's adsorption properties and the formation of PbMoO4-like precipitates in enhancing Pb elimination. Demonstrating the bulk-MoS2/H2O2 system as a robust, one-step solution that meets stringent Pb emission standards, this study provides in-depth insights into the removal mechanisms of Pb-EDTA, affirming its potential for broader application in wastewater treatment practices.
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- Li Li
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Pan M, Xu L, Hong J, Chen Z, Wei X, Wang J, Pan B. Oxygen Vacancy-Laden Confinement Impact on Degradation of Metal Complexes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:26624-26633. [PMID: 38728053 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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Oxygen vacancies (Vo) have been recognized as the superior active site for PS-mediated environmental remediation; however, the formation and activation of Vo associated with the effects of chemical and spatial environments remain ambiguous. Herein, attributing to the low defect-formation energy of Vo in the presence of sulfonate groups, an in situ nucleating Vo-laden CuO nanosheet was deliberately fabricated inside the phase of a sulfonated mesoporous polystyrene substrate (Vo-CuO@SPM). The as-prepared nanocomposite demonstrated an excellent treatment efficiency toward metal complexes [Cu-EDTA as a case] with ignorable Cu(II) leaching, and it can be repeatedly employed for 25 recycles (not limited). Mechanistically, the electron transfer and the mass transport for PDS nonradical activation were proved to be substantially enhanced by the delocalized electrons and with the assistance of the microchannel environment. This work not only establishes insight into the formation of oxygen vacancies but also reveals the PS activation mechanism in the spatially confined sites.
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- Meilan Pan
- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- Innovation Center for Chemical Sciences, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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Kan H, Mao R, Zhu X, Cui Y, Liu Y, Wang K, Sun S, Zhao X. Self-catalytic decomplexation of Cu-TEPA and simultaneous recovery of Cu by an electrochemical ozone production system using heterojunction Ni-Sb-SnO 2 anode. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:132967. [PMID: 38042004 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Heavy metal complexes from the industrial wastewater induce risks for the humans and ecosystems, yet are valuable metal resources. For energy saving and emission reduction goals, the simultaneous decomplexation and recovery of metal resources is the ideal disposal of wastewater with heavy metal complexes. Herein, a self-catalytic decomplexation scheme is developed via an electrochemical ozone production (EOP) system to achieve efficient decomplexation and Cu recovery. The EOP system could achieve 94.36% decomplexation of Cu-TEPA, which is a typical complex in catalyst industrial wastewater, and 86.52% recovery of Cu within 60 min at a current density of 10 mA/cm2. The O3 and •OH generated at the anode would first attack Cu-TEPA to produce Cu-organic nitrogen intermediates, which further catalyze O3 to generate •OH, thus self-enhancing the decomposition process in the EOP system. The released Cu2+ was gradually reduced to Cu+ and finally deposited as Cu2O and Cu to the stainless steel cathode. The technological feasibility was confirmed with other Cu-complexes such as Cu-EDTA and Cu-citrate, and the actual Cu-TEPA-containing industrial wastewater. The results provide new insights regarding the application of EOP in the simultaneous treatment of heavy metal complex wastewater and resource recovery.
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- Hongshuai Kan
- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, 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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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, 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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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, 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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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, 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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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, 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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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- Key Laboratory of Drinking Water Science and Technology, 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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Sun W, Li J, Chen Z, Wang S, Lichtfouse E, Liu H. Decomposition of metal-organic complexes and metal recovery in wastewater: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 914:169582. [PMID: 38154646 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Metals are rarely found as free ions in natural and anthropogenic environments, but they are often associated with organic matter and minerals. Under the context of circular economy, metals should be recycled, yet they are difficult to extract for their complex forms in real situations. Based on the protocols of review methodology and the analysis of VOS viewer, there are few reviews on the properties of metal-organic complexes, decomplexation methods, the effect of coexisting ions, the pH influence, and metal recovery methods for the increasingly complicated metal-organic complexes wastewater. Conventional treatment methods such as flocculation, adsorption, biological degradation, and ion exchange fail to decompose metal-organic complexes completely without causing secondary pollution in wastewater. To enhance comprehension of the behavior and morphology exhibited by metal-organic complexes within aqueous solutions, we presented the molecular structure and properties of metal-organic complexes, the decomplexation mechanisms that encompassed both radical and non-radical oxidizing species, including hydroxyl radical (OH), sulfate radical (SO˙4-), superoxide radical (O˙2-), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), ozone (O3), and singlet oxygen (1O2). More importantly, we reviewed novel aspects that have not been covered by previous reviews considering the impact of operational parameters and coexisting ions. Finally, the potential avenues and challenges were proposed for future research.
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- Wenhui Sun
- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- School of Environment and Architecture, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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Li R, Wang X, Sun X, Li J, Shen J. Sulfide-modified nanozerovalent iron for rapid decontamination of Cu(Ⅱ) complexes in high-salinity wastewater. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 338:122710. [PMID: 37832776 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Heavy metal complexes receive less attention, but they are more difficult to remove than the free heavy metals. Moreover, the high-salinity wastewaters from various industries hinder the removal of heavy metal complexes. Removal of the metal complexes is a top priority but a challenging task. Herein, a new strategy for removing Cu-EDTA from high-salinity wastewater with sulfide-modified nanozerovalent iron (S-NZVI) was proposed. The S-NZVI exhibited a considerable adsorption capacity for Cu-EDTA (∼83 mg Cu/g) at a high salt concentration (25 g/L NaCl). Similarly, the S-NZVI maintained excellent adsorption performance (∼83 mg Cu/g) in the presence of CaCl2, MgCl2, Na2SO4, and NaNO3 (25 g/L). The S-NZVI showed extremely high efficiency for Cu-EDTA removal; 50 mg/L of Cu-EDTA was almost completely removed in 1 min, and the kobs was approximately 1.5 g/(mg min). The S-NZVI showed an extensive pH working range, and within the pH range of 2-9, the Cu-EDTA was removed completely within 5 min. The excellent removal performance of the S-NZVI was due to the high reactivity and high affinity of NZVI for Cu, as well as the special substitution of Fe2+ and the interfacial reactions between S-NZVI and the copper complexes. Compared with other studies of Cu complex removal, removal with S-NZVI was a simpler process with higher efficiency. In brief, S-NZVI efficiently removed Cu complexes from harsh water environments and was reused many times. The process was simple and efficient and has broad application prospects.
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- Rui Li
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, China.
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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Wu L, Garg S, Xie J, Zhang C, Wang Y, Waite TD. Electrochemical Removal of Metal-Organic Complexes in Metal Plating Wastewater: A Comparative Study of Cu-EDTA and Ni-EDTA Removal Mechanisms. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:12476-12488. [PMID: 37578119 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c02550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Cu and Ni complexes with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (Cu/Ni-EDTA), which are commonly present in metal plating industry wastewaters, pose a serious threat to both the environment and human health due to their high toxicity and low biodegradability. In this study, the treatment of solutions containing either or both Cu-EDTA and Ni-EDTA using an electrochemical process is investigated under both oxidizing and reducing electrolysis conditions. Our results indicate that Cu-EDTA is decomplexed as a result of the cathodic reduction of Cu(II) with subsequent electrodeposition of Cu(0) at the cathode when the cathode potential is more negative than the reduction potential of Cu-EDTA to Cu(0). In contrast, the very negative reduction potential of Ni-EDTA to Ni(0) renders the direct reduction of EDTA-complexed Ni(II) at the cathode unimportant. The removal of Ni during the electrolysis process mainly occurs via anodic oxidation of EDTA in Ni-EDTA, with the resulting formation of low-molecular-weight organic acids and the release of Ni2+, which is subsequently deposited as Ni0 on the cathode. A kinetic model incorporating the key reactions occurring in the electrolysis process has been developed, which satisfactorily describes EDTA, Cu, Ni, and TOC removal. Overall, this study improves our understanding of the mechanism of removal of heavy metals from solution during the electrochemical advanced oxidation of metal plating wastewaters.
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- Lei Wu
- UNSW Centre for Transformational Environmental Technologies, Yixing, Jiangsu Province 214206, P. R. China
- UNSW Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- UNSW Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- UNSW Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, P. R. China
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- UNSW Centre for Transformational Environmental Technologies, Yixing, Jiangsu Province 214206, P. R. China
- UNSW Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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- UNSW Centre for Transformational Environmental Technologies, Yixing, Jiangsu Province 214206, P. R. China
- UNSW Water Research Centre, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales 2052, Australia
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Qin H, Liu X, Liu X, Zhao H, Mao S. Highly Selective Electrocatalytic CuEDTA Reduction by MoS 2 Nanosheets for Efficient Pollutant Removal and Simultaneous Electric Power Output. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:193. [PMID: 37556016 PMCID: PMC10412521 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01166-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Electrocatalytic reduction of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid copper (CuEDTA), a typical refractory heavy metal complexation pollutant, is an environmental benign method that operates at mild condition. Unfortunately, the selective reduction of CuEDTA is still a big challenge in cathodic process. In this work, we report a MoS2 nanosheet/graphite felt (GF) cathode, which achieves an average Faraday efficiency of 29.6% and specific removal rate (SRR) of 0.042 mol/cm2/h for CuEDTA at - 0.65 V vs SCE (saturated calomel electrode), both of which are much higher than those of the commonly reported electrooxidation technology-based removal systems. Moreover, a proof-of-concept CuEDTA/Zn battery with Zn anode and MoS2/GF cathode is demonstrated, which has bifunctions of simultaneous CuEDTA removal and energy output. This is one of the pioneer studies on the electrocatalytic reduction of heavy metal complex and CuEDTA/Zn battery, which brings new insights in developing efficient electrocatalytic reduction system for pollution control and energy output.
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- Hehe Qin
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Biomedical Multidisciplinary Innovation Research Institute, Shanghai East Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China.
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, People's Republic of China.
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Gu Y, Sun Y, Zheng W. Novel strategy for copper precipitation from cupric complexes wastewater: Catalytic oxidation or reduction self-decomplexation? JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 452:131183. [PMID: 36966623 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Cupric (Cu(II)) complexes in industrial wastewater are responsible for the failure of conventional alkaline precipitation, but the properties of cuprous (Cu(I)) complexes at alkaline circumstance have not been focused. This report proposed a novel strategy for the remediation of Cu(II)-complexed wastewater by coupling alkaline precipitation with green benign reductant, namely, hydroxylamine hydrochloride (HA). This remediation process (HA-OH) exhibits superior Cu removal efficiency that cannot be achieved with the same dosage of oxidants (3 mM). The possibility of Cu(I) activated O2 catalysis and self-decomplexation precipitation were investigated, and the results identified that 1O2 was generated from Cu(II)/Cu(I) cycle, but it was insufficient to annihilate organic ligands. Cu(I) self-decomplexation was the dominate mechanism of Cu removal. For real industrial wastewater, HA-OH process can realize the efficient Cu2O precipitation and Cu recovery. This novel strategy utilized intrinsic pollutant in wastewater without introducing other metals, complicated materials, and expensive equipment, broadening the insight for the remediation of Cu(II)-complexed wastewater.
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- Yingpeng Gu
- Department of Municipal Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Department of Municipal Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China.
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- Department of Municipal Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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Li H, Zhang R, Zhang J, Wang Q, Wang Y, Zhou J, Wang T. Conjugation transfer of plasma-induced sublethal antibiotic resistance genes under photoreactivation: Alleviation mechanism of intercellular contact. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 455:131620. [PMID: 37196446 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) is a huge challenge worldwide. Information regarding underlying mechanisms of conjugation transfer of sublethal ARGs under photoreactivation is still lacking. In this study, experimental exploration and model prediction were conducted to evaluate the effects of photoreactivation on conjugation transfer of plasma-induced sublethal ARGs. The experimental results showed that reactive species (O2-•, 1O2, and •OH) generated in the plasma process led to 0.32, 1.45, 3.21, 4.10, and 3.96-log removal for tetC, tetW, blaTEM-1, aac(3)-II, and intI1 after 8 min treatment at 18 kV, respectively. Their attacks led to breakage and mineralization of ARGs-containing DNA and disturbance of bacterial metabolism. The conjugation transfer frequency increased by 0.58-fold after 48 h of photoreactivation compared with the plasma treatment, as well as the abundances of ARGs and reactive oxygen species levels. The alleviation effects of photoreactivation were independent of cell membrane permeability, but related to promotion of intercellular contact. Ordinary differential equation model predicted that the stabilization time of long-term transfer of ARGs significantly increased by 50 % after photoreactivation compared with the plasma treatment, and the conjugation transfer frequency also increased. This study firstly revealed the mechanisms of conjugation transfer of sublethal ARGs under photoreactivation.
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- Hu Li
- School of Ecology and Environment, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; Breeding Base for State Key Lab. of Land Degradation and Ecological Restoration in northwestern China, China; Key Lab. of Restoration and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystems in northwestern China of Ministry of Education, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, China; Breeding Base for State Key Lab. of Land Degradation and Ecological Restoration in northwestern China, China; Key Lab. of Restoration and Reconstruction of Degraded Ecosystems in northwestern China of Ministry of Education, China
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- school of science, Xi'an Jiaotong-liverpool University, Shaanxi Province 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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Chen Y, Mu Y, Tian L, Zheng LL, Mei Y, Xing QJ, Liu W, Zou JP, Yang L, Luo S, Wu D. Targeted Decomplexation of Metal Complexes for Efficient Metal Recovery by Ozone/Percarbonate. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:5034-5045. [PMID: 36916663 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c00190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Traditional methods cannot efficiently recover Cu from Cu(II)-EDTA wastewater and encounter the formation of secondary contaminants. In this study, an ozone/percarbonate (O3/SPC) process was proposed to efficiently decomplex Cu(II)-EDTA and simultaneously recover Cu. The results demonstrate that the O3/SPC process achieves 100% recovery of Cu with the corresponding kobs value of 0.103 min-1 compared with the typical •OH-based O3/H2O2 process (81.2%, 0.042 min-1). The carbonate radical anion (CO3•-) is generated from the O3/SPC process and carries out the targeted attack of amino groups of Cu(II)-EDTA for decarboxylation and deamination processes, resulting in successive cleavage of Cu-O and Cu-N bonds. In comparison, the •OH-based O3/H2O2 process is predominantly responsible for the breakage of Cu-O bonds via decarboxylation and formic acid removal. Moreover, the released Cu(II) can be transformed into stable copper precipitates by employing an endogenous precipitant (CO32-), accompanied by toxic-free byproducts in the O3/SPC process. More importantly, the O3/SPC process exhibits excellent metal recovery in the treatment of real copper electroplating wastewater and other metal-EDTA complexes. This study provides a promising technology and opens a new avenue for the efficient decomplexation of metal-organic complexes with simultaneous recovery of valuable metal resources.
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- Ying Chen
- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resources & Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, P. R. China
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- The Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences (Ministry of Education), College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Jiangxi Province for Persistent Pollutants Control and Resources Recycle, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Resources & Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, P. R. China
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, Pingxiang 337000, P. R. China
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Hu Q, Wang R, Zhang Y, Zhou J, Qu G, Wang T, Jia H. Formation of halogenated macromolecular organics induced by Br - and I - during plasma oxidation/chlorination of DOM: Highlighting competitive mechanisms. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 229:119513. [PMID: 36549187 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.119513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Understanding the effects of halogens on the production of macromolecular disinfection byproducts (DBPs) is critical for drinking water safety. The effects of Br- and I- on the chemical diversity of dissolved organic matter (DOM) during plasma preoxidation and the subsequent formation of macromolecular halogenated DBPs after chlorination were deciphered. Plasma preoxidation changed DOM diversity from aromatic component-oriented to lignin and tannin component-oriented, resulting in 62.0% and 21.2% decreases in N-DBPs (CkHnOmNzClx formulas) and C-DBPs (CkHnOmClx formulas) after chlorination, respectively. Br- could induce the formation of organobromine compounds (OBrCs) during plasma oxidation; however, the intensities of OBrCs decreased by 56.3% (CHO formulas) and 75.2% (CHON formulas) after further chlorination. OBrCs still accounted for 79.8% of the total organohalogen compounds (OXCs, X=Cl or Br) due to the higher substitutability of bromine. I-promoted OIC production in the DOM preoxidation process, and OICs acted as intermediates to form OClCs during chlorination. When Br-and I-coexisted, Br- promoted OIC production in the DOM preoxidation process; therefore, more OBrCs and OClCs were generated due to intermediates of OICs in subsequent chlorination. Connections between OXCs and their precursors were established using network computation. The precursors of OClCs were located in the aromatic structure region (0.2 < H/C ≤ 0.7; O/C ≤ 0.67); those of OBrCs and OICs were located in the lignin (0.7 < H/C ≤ 1.5; 0.1 < O/C < 0.67) and tannin (0.6 ≤ H/C ≤ 1.5, 0.67 < O/C < 1.0) regions with relatively greater H/C and O/C ratios, respectively.
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- Qian Hu
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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Wang L, Zhang J, Huang W, He Y. Laboratory simulated aging methods, mechanisms and characteristic changes of microplastics: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 315:137744. [PMID: 36626952 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.137744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) aging occurs in all environmental medias and affects the environmental behaviour and toxicity of MPs. Due to the extremely slow process of aging, laboratory simulated aging methods have had to be used to research the properties, behaviour, toxicity and effects of aged MPs. However, multiple laboratory aging methods with different mechanisms have led to divergent viewpoints on the characteristics, behavior and toxicity of aged MPs. Therefore, this paper reviewed the main laboratory MPs aging methods and mechanism, including those that involve UV, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), sunlight or simulated sunlight, chemical treatment, heat, plasma radiation, etc. As a technology with a low time cost, AOPs have potential and are recommended. Physical, chemical, and coupled aging significantly alter MPs surface topography and functional groups, which affect MPs adsorption, migration and toxicity. However, the effects of aging on environmental behaviour and toxicity are highly uncertain. The carbonyl index (CI) and O/C ratio are generally applied to evaluate the MPs aging degree. This review highlights the need to provide adequate information on coupled simulated aging methods to allow better elucidation of the underlying mechanisms of aging and its effect on MPs environmental behaviour and toxicity.
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- Lin Wang
- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, China.
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Phosphorus modified graphitic carbon nitride activated by guanidine phosphate enables fast, efficient and selective immobilization of aquatic lead. J Mol Liq 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Zhao T, Pan J, Mao C, Chen L, Li J, Shao H, Xu G. Enhanced decomplexation of Cu-EDTA and simultaneous removal of Cu(II) by electron beam irradiation accompanied with autocatalytic fenton-like reaction: Synergistic performance and mechanism. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 313:137445. [PMID: 36495973 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137445] [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: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Widely existing heavy metal complexes with high stability and poor biodegradability are intractable to be eliminated by conventional methods. In this study, electron beam (EB) irradiation characterized by rapidly producing strong oxidizing radicals was employed to effectively decompose Cu-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (Cu-EDTA) with almost complete elimination at 5 kGy. In terms of heavy metal removal, EB irradiation at relatively low doses was insufficient to remove copper ions, which was only 17.2% under 15 kGy. However, with the extra addition of 8 mM H2O2, such an irradiation dose could result in 99.0% copper ions removal. Mechanism analysis indicated that EB irradiation combined with spontaneously induced Fenton-like reactions were responsible for its excellent performance. The prime function of EB irradiation was to destroy the structure of Cu-EDTA with in-situ produced ·OH, and the subsequent released Cu-based intermediates could activate H2O2 to initiate autocatalytic chain reactions, correspondingly accelerating the degradation of complexes and the liberation of metal ions. Highly oxidative ·OH and O2·- were demonstrated as main active species acted on different positions of Cu-EDTA to realize gradual decarboxylation, synchronously generating low molecular weight compounds. XRD and XPS analysis showed that the released copper ions were mainly precipitated in the form of CuO, Cu(OH)2 and Cu2(OH)2CO3. In general, EB/H2O2 was an adoptable strategy for the disposal of such refractory heavy metal complexes.
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- Tingting Zhao
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, China; Shanghai Institute of Applied Radiation, Shanghai University, 20 Chengzhong Road, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Applied Radiation, Shanghai University, 20 Chengzhong Road, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, China; Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, 200444, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Applied Radiation, Shanghai University, 20 Chengzhong Road, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai, 200444, China; Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, 200444, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Applied Radiation, Shanghai University, 20 Chengzhong Road, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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Jiang Y, Liu X, Huang S, Wu H, Liu H, Liu S, Xu J, Wang K. Preparation of magnetic biochar and its catalytic role in degradation of Cu-EDTA by heterogeneous Fenton reaction. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2023; 87:492-507. [PMID: 36706295 PMCID: wst_2022_421 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2022.421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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In this study, magnetic biochar (Fe-BC) was synthesized from phoenix tree leaves and FeSO4·7H2O by impregnation-pyrolysis method, and was used to activate H2O2 to degrade Cu-EDTA. The effects of preparation parameters on the degradation of Cu-EDTA by Fe-BC/H2O2 system were investigated by degradation experiments and characterization methods (SEM, BET, FTIR, XRD and XPS). The results showed that the magnetic biochar prepared under the pyrolysis temperature of 400 °C, pyrolysis time of 3 h and iron content of 3 wt% had the best catalytic activity. Within 120 min, the breaking efficiency of Cu-EDTA binding, precipitation efficiency of Cu2+ and removal efficiency of TOC could reach 78.48, 71.65 and 46.54% at the conditions of adding 1.0 g/L magnetic biochar and 25 mM H2O2 and the iron dissolution was only 0.32 mg/L. The characterization results and comparison experiments demonstrated that the catalytic effect of magnetic biochar not only depends on the transfer of electrons to H2O2 by the loaded iron oxides, but also the active oxygen functional groups (OFGs) and persistent free radicals (PFRs) contained on the surface can transfer electrons to H2O2 or even dissolved oxygen to produce an amount of hydroxyl radicals (·OH) and superoxide anion radicals (O2·-).
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- Yu Jiang
- Department of Municipal Engineering, College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, China E-mail:
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- Department of Municipal Engineering, College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, China E-mail:
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- Department of Municipal Engineering, College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, China E-mail:
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- Department of Municipal Engineering, College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, China E-mail:
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- Department of Municipal Engineering, College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, China E-mail:
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- Department of Municipal Engineering, College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, China E-mail:
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- Department of Municipal Engineering, College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, China E-mail:
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- Department of Municipal Engineering, College of Urban Construction, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, Jiangsu, China E-mail:
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Water quality monitoring. ANAL SCI 2023; 39:1-3. [PMID: 36596956 DOI: 10.1007/s44211-022-00215-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Zhang Y, Haris M, Zhang L, Zhang C, Wei T, Li X, Niu Y, Li Y, Guo J, Li X. Amino-modified chitosan/gold tailings composite for selective and highly efficient removal of lead and cadmium from wastewater. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 308:136086. [PMID: 35998726 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136086] [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: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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In this work, a novel amino-modified chitosan/tailings composite (CS-PEI-nGT) was successfully synthesized from gold tailings particle treated by ball milling (nGT), chitosan (CS) and polyethyleneimine (PEI) as raw materials, for Lead (Pb(Ⅱ)) and Cadmium (Cd(Ⅱ)) removal from aqueous solutions. The CS-PEI-nGT was characterized by using FTIR, XRD, SEM, BET, TGA and XPS techniques. The results showed that CS-PEI-nGT had maximum adsorption capacity of 192.78 mg·g-1 and 99.46 mg·g-1 for Pb(Ⅱ) and Cd(Ⅱ) respectively at pH 5. The adsorption kinetics was described well by pseudo-second-order kinetic adsorption model, and suggested that chemisorption as the rate-controlling step for adsorption of Pb(Ⅱ) and Cd(Ⅱ). The isotherm data was accurately explained by Langmuir model with higher correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.9911 and 0.9642 for Pb(Ⅱ) and Cd(Ⅱ) respectively. In addition, CS-PEI-nGT retained its selective adsorption capacity for Pb(Ⅱ) and Cd(Ⅱ), compared to other metals such as Zn(Ⅱ), Mn(Ⅱ), Mg(Ⅱ) and Al(Ⅲ). The mechanism of the adsorption was investigated and the results revealed that amino (-NH2), silicon oxide groups (Si-O) and hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups on composite surface were accountable for metals adsorption, suggesting surface complexation, electrostatic interactions and ion exchange. Our work presents a promising strategy for tailings recycling and highly efficient removal of toxic metals ions from wastewater.
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- Yi Zhang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China; College of Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, PR China.
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Feng LJ, Zhang KX, Shi ZL, Zhu FP, Yuan XZ, Zong WS, Song C. Aged microplastics enhance their interaction with ciprofloxacin and joint toxicity on Escherichia coli. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 247:114218. [PMID: 36279636 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.114218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) in natural environments undergo complex aging processes, changing their interactions with coexisting antibiotics, and posing unpredictable ecological risks. However, the joint toxicity of aged MPs (aMPs) and antibiotics to bacteria, especially at the molecular level, is unclear. In this study, non-thermal plasma technology was used to simultaneously simulate various radical oxidation and physical reactions that occur naturally in the environment, breaking the limitation of simple aging process in laboratory aging technologies. After aging, we investigated the altered properties of aMPs, their interactions with ciprofloxacin (CIP), and the molecular responses of E. coli exposed to pristine MPs (13.5 mg/L), aMPs (13.5 mg/L), and CIP (2 μg/L) individually or simultaneously. aMPs bound far more CIP to their surfaces than pristine MPs, especially in freshwater ecosystems. Notably, the growth of E. coli exposed to aMPs alone was inhibited, whereas pristine MPs exposure didn't affect the growth of E. coli. Moreover, the most differentially expressed genes in E. coli were induced by the coexposure of aMPs and CIP. Although E. coli depended on chemotaxis to improve its flagellar rotation and escaped the stress of pollutants, the coexposure of aMPs and CIP still caused cell membrane damage, oxidative stress, obstruction of DNA replication, and osmotic imbalance in E. coli. This study filled the knowledge gap between the toxicity of aMPs and pristine MPs coexisting with antibiotics at the transcription level, helping in the accurate assessment of the potential risks of MPs to the environment.
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- Li-Juan Feng
- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, PR China; Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Conservation, Hengshui, Hebei 053000, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China; School of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071002, PR China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecology and Conservation, Hengshui, Hebei 053000, PR China; Department of Life Science, Hengshui College, Hengshui, Hebei 053000, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China
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- College of Geography and Environment, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, PR China.
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, PR China.
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Li T, He S, Kou L, Peng J, Liu H, Zou W, Cao Z, Wang T. Highly efficient Cu-EDTA decomplexation by Ag/AgCl modified MIL-53(Fe) under Xe lamp: Z-scheme configuration. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Zhang G, Wang T, Zhou J, Guo H, Qu G, Guo X, Jia H, Zhu L. Intrinsic mechanisms underlying the highly efficient removal of bacterial endotoxin and related risks in tailwater by dielectric barrier discharge plasma. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 226:119214. [PMID: 36240712 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.119214] [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: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Endotoxin is widely present in aquatic environments and can induce adverse health effects. In this study, dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma was used to remove bacterial endotoxin from the tailwater of a wastewater treatment plant. The removal efficiency of total endotoxin activity was up to 92% with low electrical energy consumption (0.43 J mL-1%-1) after 180 s of the DBD plasma treatment, which was better than other previously reported methods. In the early stage of DBD plasma oxidation, the expression of genes related to cell morphology and bacterial antioxidant enzyme synthesis was distinctly down-regulated, suggesting that cell integrity was destroyed, leading to endotoxin release into the solution. Additionally, endotoxin synthesis in the cells was suppressed. The endotoxin in the solution was effectively removed by ·OH, 1O2, and O2·-generated by the DBD plasma, with second-order reaction rates of 2.69 × 1010, 2.20 × 107, and 8.60 × 108 mol-1 L s-1, respectively. The core toxic component of endotoxin (lipid A) was attacked by these strong oxidative species, generating smaller molecular fragments with low toxicity. Consequently, the inflammatory factors IL-6, IL-β, and TNF-α of endotoxin decreased by 3.4-4.8 folds after the DBD plasma treatment, implying that the health risks posed by endotoxin were greatly reduced. This study revealed the intrinsic mechanisms of the highly efficient removal of bacterial endotoxin by DBD plasma oxidation.
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- Guodong Zhang
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China.
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Huang J, Puyang C, Wang Y, Zhang J, Guo H. Hydroxylamine activated by discharge plasma for synergetic degradation of tetracycline in water: Insight into performance and mechanism. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Overlooked oxidative role of Ni(III) in the enhanced mineralization of Ni(II)–EDTA complex by ozonation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hu WQ, Chen S, Jiang H. Crayfish shell waste as safe biosorbent for removal of Cu 2+ and Pb 2+ from synthetic wastewater. CHINESE J CHEM PHYS 2022. [DOI: 10.1063/1674-0068/cjcp2001011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Crayfish shell is an abundant natural waste and is also a potential biosorbent for pollutants, especially, heavy metals. In this study, the safety of the use of crayfish shell as a biosorbent was first assessed by release experiments involving primary heavy metal ions, such as Cu2+, Zn2+, and Cr3+, in aqueous solution under different environmental conditions. The release concentrations of heavy metals were dependent on pH, ionic strength, and humic acid; and the maximum release concentrations of heavy metals were still lower than the national standard. Specifically, Cu2+ and Pb2+ removal by crayfish shell in synthetic wastewater was investigated. The removal process involved biosorption, precipitation, and complexation, and the results indicate that crayfish shell is an excellent biosorbent for Cu2+ and Pb2+ removal. The precipitation step is particularly dependent on Ca species, pH, and temperature. The maximum removal capacities of Pb2+ and Cu2+ were 676.20 and 119.98 mg/g, respectively. The related precipitates and the generated complex products include Cu2CO3(OH)2, Ca2CuO3, CuCO3, Pb2CO3(OH)2, CaPb3O4, and PbCO3.
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- Wan-qun Hu
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutants Conversion, Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutants Conversion, Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutants Conversion, Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Hakke VS, Landge VK, Sonawane SH, Babu GUB, Manickam S, Boczkaj G. Cu(
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) ions removal from wastewater using starch nanoparticles (
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- Vikas S. Hakke
- Department of Chemical Engineering National Institute of Technology Warangal Warangal TS India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering National Institute of Technology Warangal Warangal TS India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering National Institute of Technology Warangal Warangal TS India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering National Institute of Technology Warangal Warangal TS India
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- Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam Brunei
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- Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering Gdansk University of Technology Poland
- EkoTech Center Gdansk University of Technology, G. Narutowicza St. 11/12, 80‐233 Gdansk Poland
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Li M, Chen N, Shang H, Ling C, Wei K, Zhao S, Zhou B, Jia F, Ai Z, Zhang L. An Electrochemical Strategy for Simultaneous Heavy Metal Complexes Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:10945-10953. [PMID: 35830297 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c02363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Heavy metals chelated with coexisting organic ligands in wastewater impose severe risks to public health and the ambient ecosystem but are also valuable metal resources. For sustainable development goals, the treatment of heavy metal complexes wastewater requires simultaneous metal-organic bond destruction and metal resource recovery. In this study, we demonstrated that a neutral pH electro-Fenton (EF) system, which was composed of an iron anode, carbon cloth cathode, and sodium tetrapolyphosphate electrolyte (Na6TPP), could induce a successive single-electron activation pathway of molecular oxygen due to the formation of Fe(II)-TPP complexes. The boosted •OH generation in the Na6TPP-EF process could decomplex 99.9% of copper ethylene diamine tetraacetate within 8 h; meanwhile, the released Cu ions were in situ deposited on the carbon cloth cathode in the form of Cu nanoparticles with a high energy efficiency of 2.45 g kWh-1. Impressively, the recovered Cu nanoparticles were of purity over 95.0%. More importantly, this neutral EF strategy could realize the simultaneous removal of Cu, Ni, and Cr complexes from real electroplating effluents. This study provides a promising neutral EF system for simultaneous heavy metal complexes wastewater treatment and resource recovery and sheds light on the importance of molecular oxygen activation in the field of pollutant control.
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- Meiqi Li
- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental & Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental & Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental & Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental & Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental & Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental & Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental & Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental & Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental & Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology of Ministry of Education, Institute of Environmental & Applied Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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Han M, He J, Wei X, Li S, Zhang C, Zhang H, Sun W, Yue T. Deep purification of copper from Cu(II)-EDTA acidic wastewater by Fe(III) replacement/diethyldithiocarbamate precipitation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 300:134546. [PMID: 35405198 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134546] [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: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Cu(II)-EDTA is a highly stable typical metal-organic complex in a wide pH range (3.0-12.0) and it is difficult to deeply purify Cu(II) by conventional precipitation methods. In this study, Fe(III) replacement/diethyldithiocarbamate (DDTC) precipitation combined process is proposed as a promising strategy to achieve the deep purification of Cu(II) from Cu(II)-EDTA acidic wastewater. The underlying mechanism has also been systematically elucidated by chemical equilibriums, experiments, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations, laying a foundation for the development and application. Chemical equilibriums show that Fe(III) replacement favors the stoichiometric release of Cu(II) from Cu(II)-EDTA and the formation of Fe(III)-EDTA complex under acidic conditions. Experimentally, Cu(II) is removed (over 99.99%) and deeply purified (under 0.008 mg/L) under the optimal conditions, which is lower than the most stringent discharge standards of copper ions in electroplating effluent (<0.5 mg/L, China). DFT calculations reveal that DDTC could further precipitate the released free copper ions via the carbon disulfide (-C(=S)-S) chelating group while exhibiting a slight effect on the Fe(III) in Fe(III)-EDTA. Considering these results, the electronic structures of Cu(II) and Fe(III), as well as their interaction with EDTA and DDTC ligands, are discussed to understand the mechanism of Fe(III)/DDTC process. By introducing a low dosage of Fe(III), the DDTC could efficiently purify Cu(II) from the Cu(II)-EDTA acid wastewater and realize the near-zero discharge of metal pollutants in metal-organic complex wastewater. It is believed that the main findings may benefit the water pollution reduction and comprehensive recycling of metal resources.
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- Mingjun Han
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- Suzhou Dongfang Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215110, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Comprehensive Utilization of Complex Copper-Lead Zinc Associated Metal Resources, Hunan Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Changsha, 410100, China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming, 650093, China.
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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Lee J, Singh BK, Hafeez MA, Oh K, Um W. Comparative study of PMS oxidation with Fenton oxidation as an advanced oxidation process for Co-EDTA decomplexation. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 300:134494. [PMID: 35390411 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In nuclear industry, Co-EDTA complex is generated due to the decontamination activities of nuclear power plants (NPPs). This complex is extremely refractory to the convention methods and can escalate the mobility of Co radionuclide in the environment. Due to its hazardous impact on human and environment, the effective treatments of Co-EDTA complexes are highly recommended. In this study, for the first time, we applied both hydroxyl (OH) and sulfate radical (SO4-) based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) namely Fenton and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) reactions for the Co-EDTA decomplexation. Both reactions exhibited higher Co-EDTA decomplexation at pH = 3, however, the PMS based reaction was found to be superior, which showed highest decomplexation efficiency (without pH adjustment) over Fenton reaction (pH = 1-13). Moreover, PMS based system was found to be more suitable than Fenton reaction, because PMS showed best Co-EDTA decomplexation efficiency without any additional catalyst dosages at the shorter reaction time. XRD data confirmed the presence of both CoO and Co(OH)2 in the precipitates after treatment. The electron spin resonance spectroscopy (ESR) analysis identified OH and SO4- in Fenton and PMS system, respectively. From this study, we believe that PMS based reaction is a superior alternative of Fenton reaction for the Co-EDTA decomplexation.
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- Juhyeok Lee
- Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering (DANE), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-GU, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering (DANE), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-GU, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea; Nuclear Environmental Technology Institute (NETI), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 790-784, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering (DANE), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-GU, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Inha Technical College, 100 Inha-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering (DANE), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-GU, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea; Division of Environmental Science and Engineering (DESE), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea; Nuclear Environmental Technology Institute (NETI), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 790-784, Republic of Korea.
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Liu Y, Li H, Wang R, Hu Q, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Zhou J, Qu G, Wang T, Jia H, Zhu L. Underlying mechanisms of promoted formation of haloacetic acids disinfection byproducts after indometacin degradation by non-thermal discharge plasma. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 220:118701. [PMID: 35667169 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Indometacin (IDM), as a kind of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, has ecological and health risks, which is the potential precursor of chlorination disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Non-thermal discharge plasma was attempted to eliminate IDM and control subsequent DBPs formation. Satisfactory removal performance for IDM was realized by the plasma oxidation; almost 100% of IDM was removed within 2 min. Relatively greater removal efficiency was gained at a higher plasma voltage and a lower pH level. Electron paramagnetic resonance spectrometer revealed that reactive species ·OH, O2·-, and 1O2 were responsible for IDM decomposition. Based on analyses of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy, three-dimensional fluorescence spectrum, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometer, attacks of reactive species resulted in sequence breakages in functional groups of IDM, leading to production of small molecular alcohols, acids, and amines. Possible decomposition pathways of IDM were proposed. The produced acetamide and 1H-indol-5-ol were important precursors of DBPs. Formation and toxicity of nitrogen-containing DBPs were dramatically inhibited after IDM degradation; however, those of haloacetic acids were strengthened. The relevant roadmaps among DBPs and degradation intermediates were figured out. This study revealed the underlying mechanisms of IDM degradation by discharge plasma and its potential risks in chlorination disinfection.
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- Yue Liu
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A and F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A and F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A and F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A and F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Chengde Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Drinking Water Safety Testing Technology Innovation Center, Hebei 067000, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A and F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A and F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A and F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A and F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A and F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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Intensified inactivation of model and environmental bacteria by an atmospheric-pressure air-liquid discharge plasma compared with chlorination. J Environ Sci (China) 2022; 117:80-90. [PMID: 35725092 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2022.01.038] [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: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Water-borne pathogenic bacteria are always the top priority to be removed through disinfection process in water treatment due to their threat to human health. It was necessary to develop novel disinfection methods since the conventional chlorine disinfection was inefficient in inactivating chlorine-resistant bacteria, inducing the viable but non-culturable (VBNC) bacteria and forming disinfection by-products (DBPs). In this study, the inactivation of four model strains including Gram-negative (G-), Gram-positive (G+) and environmental samples by atmospheric-pressure air-liquid discharge plasma (ALDP) was assessed systematically. The results showed that ALDP was superior in inactivating all of the samples compared with chlorination. During 10 min ALDP treatment, the G- bacteria were completely inactivated, and the G+ one was inactivated by more than 4.61 logs. The inactivation of bacteria from a campus lake and a wastewater treatment plant effluent exceeded 99.82% and 97.78%, respectively. For G- bacteria, ALDP resulted in a much lower (102∼103 times) levels of VBNC cells than chlorination. ALDP could effectively remove the chlorine-resistant bacteria. More than 96.41% of the intracellular DNA and 99.99% of the extracellular DNA were removed, whereas it was only 56.35% and 12.82% for chlorination. ALDP had a stronger ability to destroy cell structure than chlorination, presumably due to the existence of ROS (·OH, 1O2 and O2-). GC-MS analysis showed that ALDP produced less DBPs than chlorination. These findings provided new insights for the application of discharge plasma in water disinfection, which could be complemental or alternative to the conventional disinfection methods.
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Xu H, Chen R, Liang S, Lei Z, Zheng W, Yan Z, Cao J, Wei C, Feng C. Minimizing toxic chlorinated byproducts during electrochemical oxidation of Ni-EDTA: Importance of active chlorine-triggered Fe(II) transition to Fe(IV). WATER RESEARCH 2022; 219:118548. [PMID: 35561618 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The formation of chlorinated byproducts represents a significant threat to the quality of the effluent treated using electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs), thus spurring investigation into alleviating their production. This study presents a new strategy to minimize the release of chlorinated intermediates during the electrochemical oxidation of Ni-EDTA by establishing a dual mixed metal oxide (MMO)/Fe anode system. The results indicate that the dual-anode system achieved a substantially higher rate (0.141 min-1) of Ni-EDTA destruction and accordingly allowed a more pronounced removal of aqueous Ni (from 39.85 to 0.63 mg L-1) after alkaline precipitation, compared with its single MMO anode (0.017 min-1 of Ni-EDTA removal, with 14.38 mg L-1 Ni remaining) and single Fe anode (insignificant Ni-EDTA removal, with 38.37 mg L-1 Ni remaining) counterparts. Compared to reactive chlorine species (RCS) produced from the single MMO anode system, Fe(IV) was in situ generated from the dual-anode system and was predominantly responsible for the attenuation of chlorinated byproducts and thus the decrease in the acute toxicity of the treated solution (evaluated using luminescent bacteria). The Fe(IV)-dominated dual-anode system also exhibited superior performance in removing multiple pollutants (including organic ligands, Ni, and phosphite) in the real electroless plating effluent. The findings suggest that the strategy for Fe(II) transition to Fe(IV) by active chlorine paves a new avenue for yielding less chlorinated products with lower toxicity when EAOPs are used to treat chloride-containing organic wastewater.
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- Haolin Xu
- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- The Key Lab of Pollution Control and Ecosystem Restoration in Industry Clusters, Ministry of Education, School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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Ye Y, Yang P, Deng Y, Yang Y, Zhang K, Wang Y, Shang W, Li Q, Sun L, Pan F, Xia D. Non-woven cotton fabric based intimately coupling of photocatalysis and biodegradation system for efficient removal of Cu(II) complex in water. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Mi X, Zhong H, Zhang H, Xu S, Li Y, Wang H, Zhan S, Crittenden JC. Facilitating Redox Cycles of Copper Species by Pollutants in Peroxymonosulfate Activation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 56:2637-2646. [PMID: 35090121 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c06762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The redox behavior of metal active sites determines the rate of heterogeneous catalysis in peroxymonosulfate activation. Previous reports focused on the construction of catalysts for accelerating interfacial electron transfer. In this work, a new strategy was proposed for facilitating valence cycles of Cu+/Cu2+ by using pollutants. The 2.5Cu/CeO2/PMS system was capable of achieving the efficient removal of pollutants, including tetracycline, oxytetracycline, and rhodamine B, in a wide pH working range. In the presence of tetracycline, a Cu-N bond was formed between the -NH2 group of tetracycline and the Cu site of the catalyst, showing that the coordination of Cu active sites changed to CuO4N1. The charge of CuO4N1 active sites rearranged, making it easier to obtain electrons and promote the PMS oxidation, thereby accelerating the reduction of Cu2+ to Cu+ and PMS activation. The PMS activation system showed excellent sustainability and selectivity for the removal of organic pollutants. This study provides a novel routine to promote peroxymonosulfate activation by utilizing pollutants to accelerate the redox behavior of metal species.
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- Xueyue Mi
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 828 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Gao X, Huang K, Zhang A, Wang C, Sun Z, Liu Y. Simultaneous degradation of glucocorticoids and sterilization using bubbling corona discharge plasma based systems: A promising terminal water treatment facility for hospital wastewater. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND : 1996) 2022; 430:132845. [PMID: 36569380 PMCID: PMC9764632 DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2021.132845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Glucocorticoids (GCs) have drawn great concern due to their widespread contamination in the environment and application in treating patients with COVID-19. Due to the lack of data about GC removal using advanced treatment processes, a novel Paralleling and bubbling corona discharge reactor (PBCD) combined with iron-loaded activated-carbon fibre (Fe-ACF) was addressed in this study to degrade GCs represented by Hydrocortisone (HC) and Betamethasone (BT). The results showed that the PBCD-based system can degrade GCs effectively and can achieve effective sterilization. The removal rates of GCs were ranked as PBCD/Fe-ACF > PBCD/ACF > PBCD. The concentration of E. coli was reduced from 109 to 102 CFU/mL after 60 min of PBCD-based system treatment. The abundance of bacteria in actual Hospital wastewater (HWW) was significantly reduced. Plasma changed the physical and chemical properties of ACF and Fe-ACF by etching axial grooves and enhancing stretching vibrations of surface functional groups, thus promoting adsorption and catalytic degradation. For GC degradation, the functional reactive species were identified as •OH, 1O2, and •O2 radicals. Possible degradation pathways for HC and BT were proposed, which mainly included defluorination, keto acid decarboxylation, demethylation, intramolecular cyclization, cleavage and ester hydrolysis, indicating a reduction in GC toxicity. Since GCs are widely used in patients with COVID-19 and their wastewater needs to be sterilized simultaneously, the intensive and electrically driven PBCD-based system is promising in GC pollution control and sterilization in terminal water treatment facilities.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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Yang Z, Ma J, Liu F, Zhang H, Ma X, He D. Mechanistic insight into pH-dependent adsorption and coprecipitation of chelated heavy metals by in-situ formed iron (oxy)hydroxides. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 608:864-872. [PMID: 34785461 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.10.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fe(III) coagulation-precipitation process has been widely used to remove heavy metals from industrial effluents; however, the influences of organic ligands on the sequestration of different heavy metals in the Fe(III)/metal-EDTA ternary system are not well understood. In this study, the pH-dependent mechanisms of CuII-EDTA and NiII-EDTA removed by in-situ formed iron (oxy)hydroxides were studied using surface complex modeling and a suite of characterization techniques. Results of surface complex model indicated that there should be minimal difference between removal of CuII-EDTA and NiII-EDTA by iron (oxy)hydroxides if adsorption was the dominant mechanism. However, through the speciation analysis and characterization of the precipitates generated after coagulation and precipitation, we have demonstrated that at neutral pH the complexation of Fe(III) and EDTA influenced the surface properties of iron (oxy)hydroxides formed, with the higher removal of Cu2+ (compared to Ni2+) contributed by its coprecipitation with Fe(III). Moreover, at basic pH, decomplexation of CuII-EDTA occurred on the iron (oxy)hydroxides surface with the released copper ions involved in the formation of (oxy)hydroxides. The low removal of nickel (from NiII-EDTA) was ascribed to the higher conditional stability constant of NiII-EDTA. Results of this study have advanced our understanding of the complicated interactions among Fe(III), organic ligands and heavy metals in the industrial effluents, and provide insight to optimization of the process efficiency.
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- Zhengheng Yang
- 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR 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, PR China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, PR China.
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Sun Y, Gu Y, Zhang P. Adsorption properties and recognition mechanisms of a novel surface imprinted polymer for selective removal of Cu(II)-citrate complexes. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 424:127735. [PMID: 34823959 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Cu(II)-citrate (Cu(II)-CA) complex, as one of the components in plating solutions, increases the difficulty of Cu(II) treatment due to its stable structure and high mobility. In this work, a novel surface imprinted polymer (Cu-CA-SIP) for selective removal of Cu(II)-CA complex from aqueous solution is synthesized by using polyethyleneimine (PEI) grafted onto chloromethylated polystyrene (CMP) microspheres. Cu(II)-CA anions are successfully imprinted with the molar ration of 1:1 by Cu-CA-SIP at initial pH 4.0. Nearly 100% removal rate can be achieved even at low Cu(II)-CA concentration (0.5 mmol/L), and the maximum Cu(II) uptake of Cu-CA-SIP reaches 1.38 mmol/g at 303 K. In Cu(II)/Fe(III)-CA, Cu(II)/Ni(II)-CA, Cu(II)/Zn(II)-CA and Cu(II)/Cd(II)-CA systems, the relative selectivity coefficients of Cu-CA-SIP for Cu(II)-CA are 9.66, 2.32, 1.40 and 44.55, respectively. Moreover, Cu-CA-SIP can be retrieved with negligible loss of adsorption capacity after six times of reuse. The Cu-CA-SIP column can effectively treat the actual electroplating wastewater within 114 BV, and can still reach 104 BV after three dynamic cycles. Therefore, an innovative imprinted material is designed for the first time on the basis of coordination-configuration recognition mechanism for the treatment of electroplating wastewater, providing a new insight in developing surface imprinted polymer in environmental remediation.
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- Yue Sun
- Department of Municipal Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China.
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- Department of Municipal Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Department of Municipal Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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Yang J, Zeng D, Hassan M, Ma Z, Dong L, Xie Y, He Y. Efficient degradation of Bisphenol A by dielectric barrier discharge non-thermal plasma: Performance, degradation pathways and mechanistic consideration. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 286:131627. [PMID: 34311400 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131627] [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: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The discharge of recalcitrant and persistent organic pollutants into the environment and subsequent adverse impacts on the ecosystem has aroused a great concern all over the world. In this study, dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) non-thermal plasma was employed to eliminate bisphenol A (BPA). The influences of several vital experimental parameters, including discharge voltage, initial pH of solution, and rate of water flow on degradation of BPA, were explored in detail. In addition, the real wastewater from pharmaceutical factory was utilized to test the oxidation performance of DBD system. 96.8% chemical oxygen demand removal was achieved using DBD system. Radical quenching experiment as well as electron paramagnetic resonance test demonstrated that •OH was the main reactive oxygen species for the degradation of BPA. Moreover, eight major BPA degradation intermediates were identified by UPLC-MS. Ultimately, based on the UPLC-MS test results, a possible degradation pathway of BPA was proposed.
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- Jingren Yang
- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Processing for Non-ferrous Metallic and Featured Materials, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Department of Ecology & Chemical Engineering, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Liu J, Ji Y, Zhu S, Guo T, Xu L, Dong J, Cheng P. C-dot doping for enhanced catalytic performance of TiO 2/5A for toluene degradation in non-thermal plasma-catalyst system. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:2480-2492. [PMID: 34374012 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15840-z] [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: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Non-thermal plasma (NTP) is gaining attention as a powerful tool to induce various reactions. The combination of NTP with catalysts has been successfully used to degrade volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for pollution control. In this study, a series of TiO2-C/5A catalysts, synthesized by carbon dots (C-dots) that decorate TiO2 by sol-gel and wetness impregnation methods, were incorporated with a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor in a single-stage structure to degrade toluene at atmospheric pressure and room temperature. A proton-transfer reaction mass spectrometer and a CO2 analyzer were used to monitor the concentration variations of organic by-products and CO2 online. The effects of input power, mass ratio of C-dots/TiO2 (TiO2/5A (0 wt%), TiO2-C1/5A (2.5 wt%), TiO2-C2/5A (5 wt%), TiO2-C3/5A (10 wt%)), gas flow rate, initial concentration of toluene on the toluene degradation efficiency, and CO2 selectivity were studied. The plasma-catalyst hybrid system could effectively improve the energy efficiency and reaction selectivity, attaining a maximum toluene degradation efficiency of 99.6% and CO2 selectivity of 83.0% compared to 79.5% and 37.5%, respectively, using the conventional plasma alone. Moreover, the generation of organic by-products also declined dramatically, averaging only half as much in plasma alone. The results also indicated that the appropriate amount of C-dot doping could greatly improve the catalyst efficiency in the hybrid plasma system. This is because the interaction between C-dots and TiO2 favors the formation of photoelectron holes and reduces the energy band gap and the recombination rate of photogenerated electron holes, which facilitates the generation of more active species on the catalyst surface, thereby leading to a more effective degradation reaction. These observations will provide guidance for the interaction studies between NTP and catalysts, not only for the exploration of new chemical mechanisms of aromatic compounds, but also for the screening of favorable materials for the desired reactions.
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- Jixing Liu
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Environment Safety and Pollution Control, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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Liang L, Li W, Li Y, Zhou W, Chen J. Removal of EDTA-chelated CdII by sulfidated nanoscale zero-valent iron: Removal mechanisms and influencing factors. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Fei L, Ren S, Xijun M, Ali N, Jing Z, Yi J, Bilal M. Efficient removal of EDTA-chelated Cu(II) by zero-valent iron and peroxydisulfate: Mutual activation process. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Li H, Song R, Wang Y, Zhong R, Zhang Y, Zhou J, Wang T, Zhu L. Simultaneous removal of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and its resistance genes in water by plasma oxidation: Highlights the effects of inorganic ions. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Song R, Li H, Kang Z, Zhong R, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Qu G, Wang T. Surface plasma induced elimination of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli and resistance genes: Antibiotic resistance, horizontal gene transfer, and mechanisms. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Zhang W, Li R, Li Q, Li J, Sun X, Shen J, Han W, Xiong P. Green rust-deposited MoS2 composites for the enhanced sequestration of EDTA-chelated Cu(II) from an aqueous solution. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Li H, Kang Z, Jiang E, Song R, Zhang Y, Qu G, Wang T, Jia H, Zhu L. Plasma induced efficient removal of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli and antibiotic resistance genes, and inhibition of gene transfer by conjugation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 419:126465. [PMID: 34214852 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and their resistance genes (ARGs) are emerging environmental pollutants that pose great threats to human health. In this study, a novel strategy using plasma was developed to simultaneously remove antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli (AR bio-56954 E. coli) and its ARGs, aiming to inhibit gene transfer by conjugation. Approximately 6.6 log AR bio-56954 E. coli was inactivated within 10 min plasma treatment, and the antibiotic resistance to tested antibiotics (tetracycline, gentamicin, and amoxicillin) significantly decreased. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) including •OH, 1O2, O2•-, NO2-, and NO3- contributed to ARB and ARGs elimination; their attacks led to destruction of cell membrane, accumulation of excessive intracellular reactive oxygen substances, deterioration of conformational structures of proteins, and destroy of nucleotide bases of DNA. As a result, the ARGs (tet(C), tet(W), blaTEM-1, aac(3)-II), and integron gene intI1), and conjugative transfer frequency of ARGs significantly decreased after plasma treatment. The results demonstrated that plasma has great prospective application in removing ARB and ARGs in water, inhibiting gene transfer by conjugation.
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- Hu Li
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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He J, Song W, Huang X, Gao Z. Preparation, characterization, and catalytic activity of a novel MgO/expanded graphite for ozonation of Cu-EDTA. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:39513-39523. [PMID: 33755889 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13551-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Magnesium oxide/expanded graphite (MgO/EG) catalyst was synthesized and applied for enhancing the degradation of Cu-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (Cu-EDTA) in an aqueous solution. The MgO/EG catalyst was characterized by XRD, SEM, EDS, and FTIR. For assessing the catalytic activity of MgO/EG, essential influencing factors were investigated including catalyst dosage, O3 dosage, initial pH, initial Cu-EDTA concentration, and coexisting ions. The results show that the catalytic material showed high catalytic oxidation capacity for the Cu-EDTA removal in the MgO/EG/O3 system. 100% of Cu(II) and 73.2% of TOC removal efficiency could be achieved in the MgO/EG/O3 system at the reaction times of 90 min. This efficiency was higher than that seen for other systems, including O3 alone (Cu(II) 81.4%/TOC 60.6%), EG/O3 (84.2%/64.1), MgO/EG (< 4%/< 4%), and EG (< 4%/< 4%). A small decrease in the Cu(II) and TOC removal rate was observed after three runs in the stability and reusability experiments of the catalyst. Assays with radical scavenging experiments confirmed that MgO/EG-mediated oxidation was dependent on a hydroxyl radical pathway. The UV-vis spectra confirmed that the absorption peak of Cu-EDTA was gradually decreased and finally disappeared.
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- Jun He
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China.
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China.
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Heavy Metal Deep-Remediation in Water and Resource Reuse, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China
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Liu D, Tan H, Meng L, Jia H, Zhou W, Wu H. Preparation of Cysteine‐Functionalized Fe
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- Dan Liu
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Jiangsu University of Technology Zhongwu Avenue 1801 Changzhou 213001 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Jiangsu University of Technology Zhongwu Avenue 1801 Changzhou 213001 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Jiangsu University of Technology Zhongwu Avenue 1801 Changzhou 213001 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Jiangsu University of Technology Zhongwu Avenue 1801 Changzhou 213001 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Jiangsu University of Technology Zhongwu Avenue 1801 Changzhou 213001 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Jiangsu University of Technology Zhongwu Avenue 1801 Changzhou 213001 P. R. China
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