1
|
Yao S, Ouyang S, Zhou Q, Tao Z, Chen Y, Zheng T. Environmental remediation and sustainable design of iron oxide nanoparticles for removal of petroleum-derived pollutants from water: A critical review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 263:120009. [PMID: 39284490 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.120009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2024] [Revised: 09/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/20/2024]
Abstract
The global problem of major oil spills not only generates crude oil pollution, but produces many derivatives that pose ecological and human health challenges. While extensive research has focused on understanding the types of these contaminants, their transport modes, detection techniques, and ecotoxicological impacts, there are still significant research gaps in mechanisms for removal of petroleum-derived pollutants by iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs). This work summarizes systematically the types and green synthesis of IONPs for the environmental remediation of various petroleum contaminants. We also provide comprehensive coverage of the excellent removal capacity and latest environmental remediation of IONPs-based materials (e.g., pristine, modified, or porous-supported IONPs materials) for the removal of petroleum-derived pollutants, potential interaction mechanisms (e.g., adsorption, photocatalytic oxidation, and synergistic biodegradation). A sustainable framework was highlighted in depth based on a careful assessment of the environmental impacts, associated hazards, and economic viability. Finally, the review provides an possible improvements of IONPs for petroleum-derived pollutants remediation and sustainable design on future prospect. In the current global environment of pollution reduction and carbon reduction, this information is very important for researchers to synthesize and screen suitable IONPs for the control and eradication of future petroleum-based pollutants with low environmental impact.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shuli Yao
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Center, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
| | - Shaohu Ouyang
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Center, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China.
| | - Qixing Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Center, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China.
| | - Zongxin Tao
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Center, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
| | - Yun Chen
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Center, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
| | - Tong Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Processes and Environmental Criteria (Ministry of Education)/Carbon Neutrality Interdisciplinary Science Center, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300350, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Qiao A, Huang R, Wu J, Qi W, Su R. Anisotropic cellulose nanocrystalline sponge sheets with ultrahigh water fluxes and oil/water selectivity. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 312:120807. [PMID: 37059539 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
Abstract
Oily sewage caused by oil spill accidents has become a severe problem in the last decades. Hence, two-dimensional sheet-like filter materials for oil/water separation have received widespread attention. Porous sponge materials were developed using cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as raw materials. They are environmentally friendly and easy to prepare, with high flux and separation efficiency. The 1,2,3,4-butane tetracarboxylic acid cross-linked anisotropic cellulose nanocrystalline sponge sheet (B-CNC) exhibited ultrahigh water fluxes driven by gravity alone, depending on the aligned structure of channels and the rigidity of CNCs. Meanwhile, the sponge gained superhydrophilic/underwater superhydrophobic wettability with an underwater oil contact angle of up to 165.7° due to its ordered micro/nanoscale structure. B-CNC sheets displayed high oil/water selectivity without additional material doping or chemical modification. For oil/water mixtures, high separation fluxes of approximately 100,000 L·m-2·h-1 and separation efficiencies of up to 99.99 % were obtained. For a Tween 80-stabilized toluene-in-water emulsion, the flux reached >50,000 L·m-2·h-1, and the separation efficiency was above 99.7 %. B-CNC sponge sheets showed significantly higher fluxes and separation efficiencies than other bio-based two-dimensional materials. This research provides a facile and straightforward fabrication method of environmental-friendly B-CNC sponges for rapid, selective oil/water separation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Aihua Qiao
- School of Marine Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China
| | - Renliang Huang
- School of Marine Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China
| | - Jiangjiexing Wu
- School of Marine Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China
| | - Wei Qi
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
| | - Rongxin Su
- School of Marine Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China; State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Lü T, Zhou S, Ma R, Qi D, Sun Y, Zhang D, Huang J, Zhao H. Demulsification Performance and Mechanism of Tertiary Amine Polymer-Grafted Magnetic Nanoparticles in Surfactant-Free Oil-in-Water Emulsion. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:1288-1298. [PMID: 36621519 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c03090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Numerous cationic magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have previously been developed for demulsifying oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion, and results showed that the cationic MNPs could effectively flocculate and remove the negatively charged oil droplets via charge attraction; however, to the best of our knowledge, there are no research reports regarding the synergetic influence of both the positive charge density and interfacial activity of MNPs on the demulsification performance. In this study, three tertiary amine polymer-grafted MNPs, namely, poly(2-dimethylaminoethyl acrylate)-grafted MNPs (M-PDMAEA), poly(2-dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate)-grafted MNPs (M-PDMAEMA), and poly(2-diethylaminoethyl methacrylate)-grafted MNPs (M-PDEAEMA), were synthesized and evaluated for their demulsification performance. Results demonstrated that a high positive charge density and superior interfacial activity of MNPs could cause partial oil droplet re-dispersion when excessive MNPs were introduced, leading to a lower magnetic separation efficiency and narrower demulsification window. Herein, a demulsification window is defined as a range of nanoparticle dosages in which the MNPs can effectively demulsify the O/W emulsion under certain conditions. For highly positively charged MNPs, their good interfacial activity could aggravate the formation of a narrower demulsification window. When tertiary amine polymer-grafted MNPs carried a lower positive charge density or weak interfacial activity, that is, M-PDMAEA at pH 4.0, M-PDMAEMA at pH 5.0-9.0, and M-PDEAEMA at pH 9.0-10.0, wide demulsification windows were observed. Additionally, a recycling experiment suggested that MNPs could maintain high demulsification efficiency up to at least five cycles, indicating their satisfactory recyclability. The three tertiary amine polymer-grafted MNPs can be potentially used for efficient demulsification from surfactant-free O/W emulsion in various pH ranges.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ting Lü
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, China
| | - Shuangshuang Zhou
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, China
| | - Ronggang Ma
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, China
| | - Dongming Qi
- Key Laboratory of Green Cleaning Technology & Detergent of Zhejiang Province, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang, China
| | - Yangyi Sun
- Key Laboratory of Green Cleaning Technology & Detergent of Zhejiang Province, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang, China
| | - Dong Zhang
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, China
| | - Jingang Huang
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, Zhejiang, China
| | - Hongting Zhao
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528011, Guangdong, China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Lu RQ, Yuan W, Feng H, Lennon Luo SX, Mason Wu YC, Etkind SI, Kumar M, Swager TM. Porous Polymers Containing Metallocalix[4]arene for the Extraction of Tobacco-Specific Nitrosamines. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS : A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2022; 34:10623-10630. [PMID: 37323159 PMCID: PMC10262809 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.2c02713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
We designed porous polymers with a tungsten-calix[4]arene imido complex as the nitrosamine receptor for the efficient extraction of tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) from water. The interaction between the metallocalix[4]arene and the TSNA, 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (nicotine-derived nitrosamine ketone, NNK) was investigated. We found that the incorporation of the nitrosamine receptor into porous polymers increased their selectivity toward NNK over nicotine. The polymer with an optimal ratio of calixarene-containing and porosity-inducing building blocks showed a high maximum adsorption capacity of up to 203 mg/g toward NNK under sonication, which was among the highest values reported. The adsorbed NNK could be removed from the polymer by soaking it in acetonitrile, enabling the adsorbent to be reused. A similar extraction efficiency to that under sonication could be achieved using the polymer-coated magnetic particles under stirring. We also proved that the material could efficiently extract TSNAs from real tobacco extract. This work not only provides an efficient material for the extraction of TSNAs but also offers a design strategy for efficient adsorbents.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ru-Qiang Lu
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| | - Weize Yuan
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| | - Haosheng Feng
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| | - Shao-Xiong Lennon Luo
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| | - You-Chi Mason Wu
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| | - Samuel I Etkind
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| | - Mohanraja Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| | - Timothy M Swager
- Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Yue R, An C, Ye Z, Chen X, Lee K, Zhang K, Wan S, Qu Z. Exploring the characteristics, performance, and mechanisms of a magnetic-mediated washing fluid for the cleanup of oiled beach sand. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 438:129447. [PMID: 35780732 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129447] [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: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
In the present study, an innovative, environmentally benign recyclable, and magnetically mediated surface washing fluid based on water-dispersible magnetite nanoparticles has been designed and investigated for the cleanup of oiled beach sand. The characterization results showed that the as-prepared magnetite nanoparticles had a spherical morphology with an average diameter of around 250 nm and the particle surface was successfully functionalized with carboxyl groups. The magnetite nanoparticles could be easily re-dispersed by lightly shaking the dispersion after withdrawing the magnet. In addition, prolonging the magnetic field strength and response time promoted the oil recovery from the washing effluent. Thermodynamic modeling was applied to theoretically elucidate the mechanism and the results were in alignment with the experimental findings. Four mechanisms were identified to likely affect surface washing performance. The magnetic fluid had a relatively low operation cost and good reusability for a number of multiple cycles. In terms of other operational limitations, it was noted that washing performance declined as clay (kaolinite) concentrations and salinity values increased. Based on these findings, the proposed stable, low-cost magnetite fluid formulation warrants further investigation as the basis for an operational system for the cleanup of sand beaches contaminated by oil spills.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rengyu Yue
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, H3G 1M8, Canada
| | - Chunjiang An
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, H3G 1M8, Canada.
| | - Zhibin Ye
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, H3G 1M8, Canada
| | - Xiujuan Chen
- Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, A1B 3X5, Canada
| | - Kenneth Lee
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Ecosystem Science, Ottawa, K1A 0E6, Canada
| | - Kaiqiang Zhang
- Institute of Energy, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
| | - Shuyan Wan
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, H3G 1M8, Canada
| | - Zhaonian Qu
- Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, H3G 1M8, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Fabrication of alkyl/amino siloxane-modified magnetic nanoparticles for simultaneous demulsification of O/W and W/O emulsions. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
|
7
|
A Comprehensive Characterization of Different Fractions of Corn Stover and Their Relationships to Multipollutant Sorption Characteristics. ADSORPT SCI TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/9988938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Corn stover (CS) is mainly composed of three parts: pith (CSP), rind (CSR), and leaf (CSL). These parts have different lignocellulosic constituents and structural properties. Herein, biosorbents derived from individual corn stover constituents were prepared in an effort to determine the significance of each constituent for multipollutant removal. In this study, SEM, BET, XRD, FTIR, XPS, fibre composition, and contact angle measurements were used to characterize and analyse the physical and chemical properties of the three components of CS and to study their adsorption effects, adsorption isotherms, and kinetics. The lignocellulosic compositions of CSP and CSR were similar, the cellulose content in CSP and CSR was significantly higher than that in CSL, and the hemicellulose content of CSL was much higher than those of CSP and CSR. The minimum lignin content was found in CSP, and the maximum lignin content was found in CSR. The results show that each component had a certain adsorption effect on typical organic pollutants (antibiotics, oils, and dyes). CSP had the strongest oil adsorption capacity, CSR was more suitable for adsorbing antibiotics, and CSL had outstanding adsorption capacity for dye. The pseudo-second-order model and the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model could describe the adsorption processes well, and they consisted of monolayer adsorption accompanied by chemical adsorption reactions. The focus of this study was to provide references for selecting effective adsorbent precursors to remove organic pollutants from wastewater.
Collapse
|
8
|
Elmobarak WF, Almomani F. Application of Fe 3O 4 magnetite nanoparticles grafted in silica (SiO 2) for oil recovery from oil in water emulsions. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 265:129054. [PMID: 33280845 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
Abstract
In this study, an innovative magnetic demulsifier (MD) was prepared by grafting a silica layer onto the surface of the Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) using the modified Stober process. The MD was characterized using various analytical techniques (XRD, FTIR, TGA, TEM, VSM, etc.) and employed to recover oil from O/W emulsion, which were then regenerated and recycled several times. The effects of magnetic demulsifier dosage (MDdose), the concentration of oil (Coil), pH, the concentration of the surfactant (Csur), and separation time (tsep) on the demulsification efficiency (%ηdem), and the percentage of oil recovered (%Roil) were evaluated. An excellent %ηdem ≥ 90% was achieved Coil in the range 50-2000 mg/L. Using an MDdose as low as 10 mg/L attained a %ηdem in the range of 93%-94.3% for O/W mixtures with Coil < 2000 mg/L, which slightly decreased to ∼90% for higher concentrations. The reported %Roil (p-value <0.05) was >90 ± 0.1 for tests carried out with pH ≤ 7 and Csur ≤ 0.1 g/L and declined at higher pH and Csur to % 86.5 due to the increase in emulsion stability. The developed MD exhibited high recyclability at an effective and stable %Roil and %ηdem of ∼90% and 86.4% after 9 cycles, respectively. Demulsification process best fits the combined Langmuir-Freundlich (L-F) isotherm with highest adsorption capacity (Qmax) of 186.0 ± 5 mgoil/gMD compared to 86.0 ± 5 mgoil/gMD for Fe3O4, which is 1.1 folds greater than Qmax reported in the literature for other demulsifiers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Fares Almomani
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Qatar University, P. O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
| |
Collapse
|