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Qu J, Peng W, Wang M, Cui K, Zhang J, Bi F, Zhang G, Hu Q, Wang Y, Zhang Y. Metal-doped biochar for selective recovery and reuse of phosphate from water: Modification design, removal mechanism, and reutilization strategy. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 407:131075. [PMID: 38996847 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131075] [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: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Phosphorus (P) plays a crucial role in plant growth, which can provide nutrients for plants. Nonetheless, excessive phosphate can cause eutrophication of water, deterioration of aquatic environment, and even harm for human health. Therefore, adopting feasible adsorption technology to remove phosphate from water is necessary. Biochar (BC) has received wide attention for its low cost and environment-friendly properties. However, undeveloped pore structure and limited surface groups of primary BC result in poor uptake performance. Consequently, this work introduced the synthesis of pristine BC, parameters influencing phosphate removal, and corresponding mechanisms. Moreover, multifarious metal-doped BCs were summarized with related design principles. Meanwhile, mechanisms of selective phosphate adsorption by metal-doped BC were investigated deeply, and the recovery of phosphate from water, and the utilization of phosphate-loaded adsorbents in soil were critically presented. Finally, challenges and prospects for widespread applications of selective phosphate adsorption were proposed in the future.
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- Jianhua Qu
- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Resource and Environment, Qingdao Engineering Research Center for Rural Environment, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China; Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 4888 Shengbei Rd, Changchun 130102, China.
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Wu P, Zhong J, Liang N, Li C, Cao Q, Zhao M, Li Y, Liao M, Yu C. Oyster shell powder-loaded cellulose gel beads as a high-efficiency adsorbent for phosphorus recovery: preparation, kinetics, isotherms and thermodynamic studies. RSC Adv 2024; 14:27449-27464. [PMID: 39211907 PMCID: PMC11360009 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra04189e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Given the critical importance, resource limination and environmental toxicity of phosphorus, the study of phosphorus recovery and utilization is extremely urgent. This paper utilized unmodified oyster shell powder (OSP) and cotton fibers as raw materials to prepare OSP-loaded cellulose gel beads (OSP@Gel) through the fiber-dissolving capability of LiBr·3H2O molten salt, for phosphate recovery from water. The surface microstructure and chemical properties of OSP@Gel were characterized by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), confirming the loading of OSP onto the gel matrix. The phosphorus adsorption capacity of a single OSP@Gel bead could reach up to 8.80 ± 0.32 mg at the optimal OSP doping amount of 1.0 g and optimal pH of 5.0. Kinetic and isotherm analyses revealed that the experimental data fit the PSO model and the Langmuir model. Thermodynamic analysis suggested that the phosphate adsorption was endothermic. Combined results from SEM and XPS analyses indicated that the adsorption of phosphate by OSP@Gel was chemical, with adsorption rate controlled by both liquid film diffusion and intraparticle diffusion. The high phosphate adsorption capacity, good mechanical stability in water, and easy degradability in plant soil provide OSP@Gel beads with great potential for phosphate recovery.
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- Pingguo Wu
- Faculty of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Guangdong Ocean University Zhanjiang 524088 P. R. China
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Ondrasek G, Meriño-Gergichevich C, Manterola-Barroso C, Seguel Fuentealba A, Romero SM, Savić R, Cholin SS, Horvatinec J. Bio-based resources: systemic & circular solutions for (agro)environmental services. RSC Adv 2024; 14:23466-23482. [PMID: 39055268 PMCID: PMC11271217 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03506b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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The global promotion of decarbonisation through the circular solutions and (re)use of bio-based resources (BBR), i.e. waste streams, notably from the agricultural, forest and municipal sectors has steadily increased in recent decades. Among the transformative solutions offered by BBR, biosolids (BS), biochars (BC), and bioashes (BA) specifically attract scientific attention due to their highly complex organo-mineral matrices, which present significant potential for recovery in the agro-/forest-ecosystems. These materials enhance various soil (i) chemical (pH, macro/micro nutrient concentrations, organic matter content), (ii) physical (porosity, water-air relations, compaction) or (iii) microbial (diversity, activity) properties. Furthermore, some of transformed BBR contribute to a multitude of environmental services such as the remediation of contaminated sites and wastewater treatment, employing cost-effective and eco-friendly approaches that align with circular economy/waste management principles, ultimately contributing to climate change mitigation. However, several challenges impede the widespread utilization/transformation of BBR, including technological limitations in processing and application, concerns about contamination (e.g., PAHs, PCBs, micro/nano plastics present in BS), toxicity issues (e.g., heavy metals in BA or nanoparticles in BC), and regulatory constraints (e.g., non-uniform regulations governing the reuse of BA and BS). Addressing these challenges demands an interdisciplinary and intersectoral approach to fully unlock the potential of BBR in sustainable decarbonisation efforts.
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- Gabrijel Ondrasek
- University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska c. 25 Republic of Croatia
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- Scientific and Technological Bioresources Nucleus (BIOREN-UFRO), Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
- Laboratory of Physiology and Plant Nutrition for Fruit Trees, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
- Laboratory of Soil Fertility, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
- Department of Agricultural Production, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
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- Scientific and Technological Bioresources Nucleus (BIOREN-UFRO), Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
- Laboratory of Physiology and Plant Nutrition for Fruit Trees, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
- Laboratory of Soil Fertility, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Environment, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
- Doctoral Program in Science of Natural Resources, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Agronómicas y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Medioambiente, Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, INIA Carillanca Temuco Chile
- School of Agronomy, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, Universidad Mayor Temuco Chile
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad Trg D. Obradovica 1 21000 Novi Sad Serbia
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- Plant Molecular Biology Lab (DBT-BIOCARe), Department of Biotechnology & Crop Improvement, College of Horticulture, University of Horticultural Sciences Bagalkot 587103 Karnataka India
- University of Horticultural Sciences Bagalkot 587103 Karnataka India
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- University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture Svetosimunska c. 25 Republic of Croatia
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Shah SSH, Nakagawa K, Yokoyama R, Berndtsson R. Heavy metal immobilization and radish growth improvement using Ca(OH) 2-treated cypress biochar in contaminated soil. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 360:142385. [PMID: 38777201 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Heavy metal contamination poses a significant threat to soil quality, plant growth, and food safety, and directly affects multiple UN SDGs. Addressing this issue and offering a remediation solution are vital for human health. One effective approach for immobilizing heavy metals involves impregnating cypress chips with calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) to enhance the chemical adsorption capacity of the resulting woody charcoal. In the present study, un-treated cypress biochar (UCBC) and calcium-treated cypress biochar (TCBC), were introduced into pristine and contaminated soil, at rates of 3, 6, and 9% (w/w). Both BCs were alkaline (UCBC pH: 8.9, TCBC pH: 9.7) with high specific surface area, which improved the soil properties (pH, EC, and OM). Radish (Raphanus sativus) cultivated in pots revealed that both UCBC and TCBC demonstrated significant improvements in growth attributes and heavy metal immobilization compared to the control, with TCBC exhibiting superior effects. The TCBC surface showed highly active nanosized precipitated calcium carbonate particles that were active in immobilizing heavy metals. The application of TCBC at a rate of 9% resulted in a substantial reduction in Zn and Cu uptake by radish roots and shoots. In contaminated soil, Zn uptake by radish roots decreased by 55% (68.3-31.0 mg kg-1), and shoots by 37% (49.3-31.0 mg kg-1); Cu uptake decreased by 40% (38.6-23.2 mg kg-1) in roots and 39% (58.2-35.2 mg kg-1) in shoots. Uptake of Pb was undetectable after TCBC application. Principal component analysis (PCA) highlighted the potential of TCBC over UCBC in reducing heavy metal concentrations and promoting radish growth. Future research should consider the long-term effects and microbial interactions of TCBC application.
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- Syed Shabbar Hussain Shah
- Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo-machi, Nagasaki, 852-8521, Japan
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- Institute of Integrated Science and Technology, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo-machi, Nagasaki, 852-8521, Japan.
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- Okayama Research Institute, NISSHOKU Group Inc., 573-1 Takao, Tsuyama-shi, Okayama, 708-8652, Japan
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- Division of Water Resources Engineering & Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies, Lund University, Box 118, SE-221 00, Lund, Sweden
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Wu X, Ye M, Wang J, Wu F, Liu C, Li Z, Lin D, Yang R. Adsorption characteristics and mechanism of ammonia nitrogen and phosphate from biogas slurry by Ca2+-modified soybean straw biochar. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290714. [PMID: 37624822 PMCID: PMC10456179 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The utilization of biogas slurry is critical for the sustainable development of animal husbandry. Biomass carbon adsorption is a feasible method for the recycling of nutrients from biogas slurry. However, research on the co-adsorption of ammonia nitrogen and phosphate is scarce. Herein, soybean straw was utilized as the raw material to prepare Ca2+-modified biochar (CaSSB), which was investigated for its ammonia nitrogen and phosphate adsorption mechanisms. Compared with natural biochar (SSB), CaSSB possesses a high H/C ratio, larger surface area, high porosity and various functional groups. Ca2+-modified soybean straw biochar exhibited excellent adsorption performance for NH4+-N (103.18 mg/g) and PO43--P (9.75 mg/g) at pH = 6, using an adsorbent dosage of 2 g/L. The experimental adsorption data of ammonia nitrogen by CaSSB corresponded to pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Langmuir isotherm model, suggesting that the adsorption process was homogeneous and that electrostatic attraction might be the primary adsorption mechanism. Meanwhile, the adsorption of phosphate conformed to pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Langmuir-Freundlich model, whose mechanism might be attributed to ligand exchange and chemical precipitation. These results reveal the potential of CaSSBs as a cost-effective, efficient adsorbent for the recovery of ammonium and phosphate from biogas slurry.
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- Xiaomei Wu
- Agricultural Engineering Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- Agricultural Engineering Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Algal Biology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Agricultural Engineering Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Ecology, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Agricultural Engineering Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Agricultural Engineering Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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Hao M, Wu W, Habibul N, Chai G, Ma X, Ma X. Fe-modified fly ash/cotton stalk biochar composites for efficient removal of phosphate in water: mechanisms and green-reuse potential. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-27372-9. [PMID: 37155106 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-27372-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Excessive phosphate content input into natural water can lead to the waste of resource and eutrophication. Biochar is a kind of low-cost adsorbent. However, its adsorption capacity for phosphate is low. In order to solve this problem, Fe compound-modified fly ash/cotton stalk biochar composites (Fe-FBC) were prepared through co-pyrolyzed fly ash and cotton stalk at 800℃, followed by infiltration of FeSO4 solution. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and zeta potential. After modification, the hydrophilicity and polarity of Fe-FBC increased. In addition, the pore volume, specific surface area, and surface functional groups were significantly improved. The adsorption behavior of Fe-FBC for the removal of phosphate from water can be well fitted by the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Sips isotherm adsorption model, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 47.91 mg/g. Fe-FBC maintained a high adsorption capacity in the pH range of 3-10. The coexisting anions (NO3-, SO42-, and Cl-) had negligible effects on phosphate adsorption. The adsorption mechanisms of Fe-FBC include electrostatic attraction, ligand exchange, surface complexation, ion exchange, chemical precipitation, and hydrogen bonding. Moreover, the desorption process of phosphate was investigated, indicating that the phosphate-saturated Fe-FBC could use as slow-release phosphate fertilizer. This study proposed a potentially environmental protection and recycling economy approach, which consists of recycling resources and treating wastes with wastes.
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- Mengqi Hao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, 830054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, 830054, China.
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Energy Storage and Photoelectrocatalytic Materials, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, 830054, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, 830054, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Energy Storage and Photoelectrocatalytic Materials, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, 830054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, 830054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, 830054, China
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Energy Storage and Photoelectrocatalytic Materials, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, 830054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, 830054, China
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Medha I, Chandra S, Bhattacharya J, Samal B, Vanapalli KR. Development of Rice Straw-derived Biochar-Bentonite Composite and its Application for in situ Sequestration of Ammonium and Phosphate Ions in the Degraded Mine Soil. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 71:1065-1086. [PMID: 36599975 DOI: 10.1007/s00267-022-01775-9] [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: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Nutrient pollution has a diverse impact on the environment and human health. The presence of nutrients, such as ammonium and phosphate, is ubiquitous in the environment due to their extensive use in agricultural land and leaching through non-point sources. In this context, biochar-based composites could play an essential role in improving the soil's nutrient retention capacity. The present study aims to develop bentonite-biochar composites (BNT@BC 400 and 600) and utilize them as an ameliorating material in the coal mine degraded soil to reduce the leaching of ammonium and phosphate ions. The bentonite-biochar composite (BNT@BC 400 and 600) was synthesized using the pristine rice straw-derived biochar using the solvothermal method. The biochar was produced at two different pyrolytic temperatures, 400 °C and 600 °C, and denoted as BC 400 and 600, respectively. Hence, the bentonite-biochar composite was denoted as BNT@BC 400 and 600. The BNT@BC 400 and 600 were characterized using the elemental, proximate, SEM, XRD, and FTIR analysis. Subsequently, the BNT@BC composites were evaluated for the adsorptive removal of NH4+ and PO43- ions using batch adsorption and column leaching studies. In the soil columns, the BNT@BC 400 and 600 were mixed with the soil at two different application rates, viz. 1 and 2.5% (w/w). The leaching characteristics data were fitted using three different fixed-bed models to predict the maximum adsorption capacity of the amended soil columns and the dominant mechanism of adsorption. Results indicated that the BNT@BC 600 showed the maximum adsorption capacity of 33.77 and 64.23 mg g-1 for the adsorption of NH4+ and PO43- ions, respectively. The dominant adsorption mechanisms in the aqueous solution were the electrostatic attraction, complexation, ion exchange, and precipitation processes. In the soil columns, the sorption of NH4+ and PO43- ions was governed by diffusive mass transfer and electrostatic interaction. Findings of the study indicated that incorporating the BNT@BC composite in the soil can significantly reduce the leaching of the NH4+ and PO43- ions and increase the overall soil fertility.
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- Isha Medha
- Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
- Department of Civil Engineering, Vignan's Institute of Information Technology (A), Duvvada, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530049, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, GITAM School of Technology, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530045, India
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- Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India.
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India.
- Zelence Industries Private Limited, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Mizoram, Aziwal, Mizoram, 796012, India
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Xia C, Liang Y, Li X, Garalleh HA, Garaleh M, Hill JM, Pugazhendhi A. Remediation competence of nanoparticles amalgamated biochar (nanobiochar/nanocomposite) on pollutants: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 218:114947. [PMID: 36462692 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Advanced biochar blended nanoparticles substances, such as nano biochar or nanocomposites, have provided long-term solutions to a wide range of modern-day problems. Biochar blended nano-composites can be created to create better composite materials that combine the benefits of biochar and nanoparticles. Such materials have been typically improved with active functional groups, porous structure, active surface area, catalytic deterioration ability, as well as easy recovery or separation of pollutants. Such biochar-basednanocomposites have good adsorption properties for a variety of pollutants in various form of polluted medium (soil and water contamination). Catalytic nanoparticle encapsulated biochar, can perform concurrently the adsorption (by biochar) as well as catalytic degradation (nanoparticles) functions for pollutants removal from polluted sites. In this review, the advanced and practically feasible techniques involved in the biochar blended nanoparticles-based nanocomposites have been discussed with environmental applications. Furthermore, the mechanisms involved in this composite material in remediation, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of biochar blended nanoparticles-based nanocomposites, were discussed, and future directions for study in this field were suggested.
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- Changlei Xia
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210037, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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- Department of Mathematical Science, College of Engineering, University of Business and Technology-Dahban, Jeddah, 21361, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mathematical Science, College of Engineering, University of Business and Technology-Dahban, Jeddah, 21361, Saudi Arabia; Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tafila Technical University, Tafila, 66141, Jordan
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- School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, 5001, Australia
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Li Y, Azeem M, Luo Y, Peng Y, Feng C, Li R, Peng J, Zhang L, Wang H, Zhang Z. Phosphate capture from biogas slurry with magnesium-doped biochar composite derived from Lycium chinensis branch filings: performance, mechanism, and effect of coexisting ions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:84873-84885. [PMID: 35789464 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21625-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The performance, mechanisms, and effects of various coexisting ions on phosphorus (P) adsorptive capture in biogas slurry using MgO-doped biochar (MBC) were investigated. The results revealed that in comparison to the pristine biochar, the introduction of MgO significantly improved the P adsorptive capture feasibility of MBC. In addition, the process of P capture by MBC was not affected by the initial pH of the solution. The process of P capture could reach equilibrium within 120 min and be simulated using both the pseudo-first-order and the pseudo-second-order kinetic models. In addition, the highest P capture capacity calculated from the Langmuir isotherm model was approximately 129.35 mg/g. The coexisting of cations including NH4+, Ca2+, Cu2+, Cd2+, Pb2+, Zn2+, and Cr3+ in higher concentrations of promoted P adsorptive capture through precipitation and ionic atmosphere effects. The presence of coexisting ions including SO42-, HCO3-, and fulvic acid (FA) had a certain inhibitory effect on the P adsorptive capture through competitive adsorption with phosphate. The existence of monovalent ions such as K+, Na+, Cl-, and NO3- had no significant effect on P adsorptive capture. The adsorptive capture of P by MBC was affected by various processes including electrostatic attraction and surface complexation, and the presence of different coexisting substances had different impacts on the P adsorption. Adding to these, the P in the biogas slurry was completely adsorbed by the MBC during the experiment, indicating that MBC is a promising composite in the engineering application for the capture of P from wastewater.
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- Yimeng Li
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Ningbo Observation and Research Station, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, 361021, China
- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, Punjab, 46300, Pakistan
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Biochar Engineering Technology Research Center of Guangdong Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528000, Guangdong, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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Zahed MA, Salehi S, Tabari Y, Farraji H, Ataei-Kachooei S, Zinatizadeh AA, Kamali N, Mahjouri M. Phosphorus removal and recovery: state of the science and challenges. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:58561-58589. [PMID: 35780273 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21637-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Phosphorus is one of the main nutrients required for all life. Phosphorus as phosphate form plays an important role in different cellular processes. Entrance of phosphorus in the environment leads to serious ecological problems including water quality problems and soil pollution. Furthermore, it may cause eutrophication as well as harmful algae blooms (HABs) in aquatic environments. Several physical, chemical, and biological methods have been presented for phosphorus removal and recovery. In this review, there is an overview of phosphorus role in nature provided, available removal processes are discussed, and each of them is explained in detail. Chemical precipitation, ion exchange, membrane separation, and adsorption can be listed as the most used methods. Identifying advantages of these technologies will allow the performance of phosphorus removal systems to be updated, optimized, evaluate the treatment cost and benefits, and support select directions for further action. Two main applications of biochar and nanoscale materials are recommended.
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- Department of Health, Safety and Environment, Petropars Company, Tehran, Iran.
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- Faculty of Sciences and Advanced Technologies, Science and Culture University, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Applied Chemistry, Environmental Research Center (ERC), Razi University, Kermanshah, 67144-14971, Iran
- Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, Florida, 1710, South Africa
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- Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Tehran, Kish International Campus, Tehran, Iran
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Yang M, Lu C, Quan X, Chang H, Cao D, Wu Q. Steel slag as a potential adsorbent for efficient removal of Fe(II) from simulated acid mine drainage: adsorption performance and mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:25639-25650. [PMID: 34845637 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17652-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Acid mine drainage is an extraordinarily acidic and highly heavy metal ion-contaminated leachate, seriously threatening the environment. In this work, an industrial solid waste of steel slag is the adsorbent to remediate the simulated acid mine drainage containing a large amount of Fe(II) ions. Due to the excellent physicochemical properties and structures, steel slag exhibited remarkable Fe(II) removal performance. Its maximum removal efficiency was up to 100%. The initial pH, the dosage and particle size of steel slag, and initial concentration of heavy metal ions on Fe(II) removal efficiency were determined. The pseudo-second-order model and Freundlich isotherm model well described the adsorption behavior of steel slag, implying that the adsorption of Fe(II) by steel slag was mainly multilayer chemisorption. The thermodynamic study demonstrated that the adsorption process was endothermic and spontaneous; the enthalpy change was calculated to equal 91.21 kJ/mol. Mechanism study showed that the entire removal process of Fe(II) by steel slag was completed by electrostatic adsorption, chemical precipitation, and surface complexation in cooperation, and the chemical precipitation was the dominant mechanism. Meaningfully, this study provides a valuable strategy and path for engineering applications of AMD remediation by steel slag, which is prospective as an ideal candidate for Fe(II) ions elimination, inspiring the future development of "Treating the wastes with wastes."
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- Mingyuan Yang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing, 400054, People's Republic of China
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- State Power Investment Corporation Yuanda Environmental Protection Engineering Co., Ltd., Chongqing, 400044, People's Republic of China
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Feng Y, Zhao D, Qiu S, He Q, Luo Y, Zhang K, Shen S, Wang F. Adsorption of Phosphate in Aqueous Phase by Biochar Prepared from Sheep Manure and Modified by Oyster Shells. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:33046-33056. [PMID: 34901656 PMCID: PMC8655947 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c05191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Sheep manure and oyster shells as C and Ca sources, respectively, were used to obtain Ca-enriched biochar materials with a high dephosphorization efficiency. This approach is helpful for the utilization of livestock manure and shell solid waste as well as for creating highly adsorbent materials. The results show that as the Ca content in biochar was increased, the material's phosphate adsorption capacity increased. The maximum adsorption efficiency reached 94%. The highest adsorption capacity (calculated using Langmuir fitting) of the material containing 1:1 biochar/oyster shell weight ratio reached 146.3 mg P/g. With the increase of the pH value of phosphate solution, the adsorption capacity of the sample gradually increased to 89.5-93.3 mg P/g. The adsorption occurred mainly by complexation. The results of this work provide insights into livestock manure and shell solid waste utilization, which yields a material with useful adsorption properties that can be applied for the removal of phosphate and other inorganics from water.
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- Yiyang Feng
- Agro-Environmental
Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture
and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
- Dali
Agro-Environmental Science Station, Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dali 671004, China
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- Agro-Environmental
Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture
and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
- Dali
Agro-Environmental Science Station, Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dali 671004, China
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- Agro-Environmental
Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture
and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
- Dali
Agro-Environmental Science Station, Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dali 671004, China
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- Agro-Environmental
Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture
and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
- Dali
Agro-Environmental Science Station, Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dali 671004, China
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- Agro-Environmental
Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture
and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
- Dali
Agro-Environmental Science Station, Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dali 671004, China
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- Agro-Environmental
Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture
and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
- Dali
Agro-Environmental Science Station, Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dali 671004, China
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- Agro-Environmental
Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture
and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
- Dali
Agro-Environmental Science Station, Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dali 671004, China
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- Agro-Environmental
Protection Institute, Ministry of Agriculture
and Rural Affairs, Tianjin 300191, China
- Dali
Agro-Environmental Science Station, Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Dali 671004, China
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Dai K, Zhang J, Kou J, Yang P, Li M, Tang C, Zhuang W, Ying H, Wu J. Tunable synthesis of polyethylene polyamine modified lignin and application for efficient adsorption of Fe2+ in super acid system. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Cui S, Kong F, Li Y, Jiang Z, Xi M. Effect of mineral loaded biochar on the leaching performances of nitrate and phosphate in two contrasting soils from the coastal estuary area. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 779:146346. [PMID: 33743464 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Coastal estuary area is an important sink for the land-based or/and atmosphere-based nutrients, and is suffering a serious destruction derived from the intensifying human activities, which subsequently threatens the marine environment. Therefore, increasing soil retention capacities of nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) and reducing their leaching amount to sea water become a critical issue needed to be urgently addressed. In this study, a 38-day incubation and leaching experiment was conducted with two contrasting soils taken from the coastal estuary area, including the wetland and agricultural soils. Four kinds of biochars (BC), including one pure reed straw BC (BC0), and three mineral loaded BCs produced through the co-pyrolysis of reed straw with CaO (BCCa), MgO (BCMg), and shell powder (BCSP), respectively, were used to explore their effects on the leaching performances of nitrate-N and phosphate-P. The results demonstrated that the application of mineral loaded BCs could generally decrease the leaching amount of phosphate-P, while showed little effect on the nitrate-N leaching, compared to the controls. The positive improvement in soil nutrient retention capacity, mostly contributed by the increased adsorption on BC surface and into aperture, was suggested as the main mechanism for the decrease in nitrate-N and phosphate-P leaching. Compared to the agricultural soil, high clay content in the wetland soil could weaken the reduction potential in leaching losses of nitrate-N and phosphate-P derived from the newly introduced minerals with BC application. Furthermore, our results also indicated that the mineral loaded BCs may slow down the conversion rate of nutrients from organic forms to inorganic forms supported by the decreased enzymatic activity, which would be beneficial to the long term retention of nutrients in soil. Overall, based on the findings in the present study, the BCMg and Ca loaded BCs were respectively recommended for the wetland and agricultural soils.
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- Shuang Cui
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
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A Novel Manganese-Rich Pokeweed Biochar for Highly Efficient Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Wastewater: Performance, Mechanisms, and Potential Risk Analysis. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9071209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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A novel manganese-rich pokeweed biochar was prepared at different temperatures from manganese-rich pokeweed plants collected at manganese tailings, resulting in materials identified as BC300, BC400, and BC500. The synthetized biochar materials were investigated as regards their potential for removing Cu2+, Pb2+, and Cd2+, specifically in terms of adsorption performances, adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherms, and potential environmental pollution risk. The results showed that the sorption process fitted well to the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Langmuir models, and the maximum adsorption capacities of BC500 were 246, 326, and 310 mg·g−1 for Cu2+, Pb2+, and Cd2+ respectively. The physicochemical characteristics of the biochars, and the adsorption mechanisms, were revealed by using scanning electron microscopy-energy spectrometer, elemental analysis, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller techniques, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The sorption mechanism of these three heavy metal ions onto biochars included ion exchange, electrostatic adsorption, chemical adsorption, and precipitation. Besides, the potential pollution risk of manganese-rich pokeweed biochars was significantly reduced after pyrolysis. Therefore, it is feasible to transform manganese-rich pokeweed biomass into manganese-rich pokeweed biochar with potential for heavy metals removal, showing high adsorption capacity, recyclability, and low environmental pollution.
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Wang P, Zhi M, Cui G, Chu Z, Wang S. A comparative study on phosphate removal from water using Phragmites australis biochars loaded with different metal oxides. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2021; 8:201789. [PMID: 34109032 PMCID: PMC8170202 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.201789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Metal oxide-loaded biochars are a promising material to remove phosphate from polluted water to ultra-low concentrations. To facilitate preparing the metal oxide-loaded biochar with the best phosphate adsorption performance, five biochars loaded with Al, Ca, Fe, La and Mg oxides, respectively (Al-BC, Ca-BC, Fe-BC, La-BC and Mg-BC) were produced using Phragmites australis pretreated with 0.1 mol AlCl3, CaCl2, FeCl3, LaCl3 and MgCl2, respectively, characterized, and phosphate adsorption kinetics and isotherms of the biochars were determined. The maximum phosphate adsorption capacities (Qm ) of the biochars ranked as Al-BC (219.87 mg g-1) > Mg-BC (112.45 mg g-1) > Ca-BC (81.46 mg g-1) > Fe-BC (46.61 mg g-1) > La-BC (38.93 mg g-1). The time to reach the adsorption equilibrium ranked as La-BC (1 h) < Ca-BC (12 h) < Mg-BC (24 h) = Fe-BC (24 h)
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- Pengfei Wang
- National Engineering Laboratory for Lake Pollution Control and Ecological Restoration, State Environment Protection Key Laboratory for Lake Pollution Control, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an 710055, People's Republic of China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Lake Pollution Control and Ecological Restoration, State Environment Protection Key Laboratory for Lake Pollution Control, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Lake Pollution Control and Ecological Restoration, State Environment Protection Key Laboratory for Lake Pollution Control, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, People's Republic of China
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Yin Q, Liu M, Li Y, Li H, Wen Z. Computational study of phosphate adsorption on Mg/Ca modified biochar structure in aqueous solution. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 269:129374. [PMID: 33385666 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Phosphate removal in water using biochar is widely investigated. Density functional theory was used to study the adsorption of phosphate (H2PO4-) on biochar in water after metal modification. Two types of metals, Mg and Ca, were used to modify the biochar structure, and the edge and metal adsorptions of H2PO4- were investigated on the modified biochar structure. Results were analyzed from the aspects of structural stability, adsorption energy, change in dipole moment, density of electronic states, and atoms in molecules analysis. The overall effect of metal-modified biochar materials on phosphate adsorption was stronger than that of unmodified biochar materials in terms of molecular level. The stability of the metal-modified structure by adding metal was low, and adsorption was prone to occur in this situation. The Ca-modified biochar showed better phosphate adsorption than the Mg-modified structure. Metal adsorption performed better than edge adsorption, proving that the modified metal in the biochar structure played a leading role in H2PO4- adsorption. Metal adsorption was mainly caused by electrostatic attraction, and edge adsorption was mainly caused by covalent bonding.
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- Qianqian Yin
- Department of Power Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, 071003, PR China.
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- Department of Power Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, 071003, PR China
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- Department of Power Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, 071003, PR China
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- School of Sciences, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, 310018, PR China
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- School of Sciences, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, 310018, PR China
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Alhujaily A, Mao Y, Zhang J, Ifthikar J, Zhang X, Ma F. Facile fabrication of Mg-Fe-biochar adsorbent derived from spent mushroom waste for phosphate removal. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2020.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Nakarmi A, Bourdo SE, Ruhl L, Kanel S, Nadagouda M, Kumar Alla P, Pavel I, Viswanathan T. Benign zinc oxide betaine-modified biochar nanocomposites for phosphate removal from aqueous solutions. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2020; 272:111048. [PMID: 32677621 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Phosphate is one of the most costly and complex environmental pollutants that leads to eutrophication, which decreases water quality and access to clean water. Among different adsorbents, biochar is one of the promising adsorbents for phosphate removal as well as heavy metal removal from an aqueous solution. In this study, biochar was impregnated with nano zinc oxide in the presence of glycine betaine. The Zinc Oxide Betaine-Modified Biochar Nanocomposites (ZnOBBNC) proved to be an excellent adsorbent for the removal of phosphate, exhibiting a maximum adsorption capacity of phosphate (265.5 mg. g-1) and fast adsorption kinetics (~100% removal at 15 min at 10 mg. L-1 phosphate and 3 g. L-1 nanocomposite dosage) in phosphate solution. The synthesis of these benign ZnOBBNC involves a process that is eco-friendly and economically feasible. From material characterization, we found that the ZnOBBNC has ~20-30 nm particle size, high surface area (100.01 m2. g-1), microporous (25.79 Å) structures, and 7.64% zinc content. The influence of pH (2-10), coexisting anions (Cl-, CO32-, NO3- and SO43-), initial phosphate concentration (10-500 mg. L-1), and ZnOBBNC dosage (0.5-5 g. L-1) were investigated in batch experiments. From the adsorption isotherms data, the adsorption of phosphate using ZnOBBNC followed Langmuir isotherm (R2 = 0.9616), confirming the mono-layered adsorption mechanism. The kinetic studies showed that the phosphate adsorption using ZnOBBNC followed the pseudo-second-order model (R2 = 1.0000), confirming the chemisorption adsorption mechanism with inner-sphere complexion. Our results demonstrated ZnOBBNC as a suitable, competitive candidate for phosphate removal from both mock lab-prepared and real field-collected wastewater samples when compared to commercial nanocomposites.
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- Amita Nakarmi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, 72204, USA.
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- Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Science, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, 72204, USA
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- Department of Earth Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, USA
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- Pegasus Technical Services, Inc., 46 E. Hollister Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA
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- The United States Environmental Protection Agency, ORD, CESER, WID, CMTB, 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45268, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, 45435, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, 72204, USA.
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Wang H, Zhou Y, Hu X, Guo Y, Cai X, Liu C, Wang P, Liu Y. Optimization of Cadmium Adsorption by Magnetic Graphene Oxide Using a Fractional Factorial Design. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E6648. [PMID: 32933079 PMCID: PMC7559111 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17186648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Graphene materials have attracted increasing interest in water remediation. In this study, magnetic graphene oxide (MGO) was prepared through the modified Hummers method and the adsorption behaviors of cadmium were investigated. Firstly, the sorption kinetics, isotherms, as well as the effects of pH were investigated. Then, fractional factorial design (FFD) was used to optimize the effects of pH, temperature, time, initial concentration of cadmium ion and NaCl on cadmium adsorption. The results indicate that MGO could effectively remove cadmium ions from an aqueous solution and the sorption data could be described well by pseudo-second-order and Freundlich models, showing that the adsorption rate of cadmium ions on MGO is multilayer adsorption and dominated by the chemical adsorption. According to the FFD results, the maximum adsorption capacity of cadmium ions was 13.169 mg/g under the optimum condition of pH value 8, 45 °C, contact time 60 min, initial cadmium concentration of 70 mg/L and NaCl concentration of 100 mg/L. Higher levels of the pH value, temperature and initial cadmium concentration are beneficial to the adsorption process. These results are important for estimating and optimizing the removal of metal ions by MGO composite.
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- Hui Wang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (H.W.); (Y.Z.); (X.H.)
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (H.W.); (Y.Z.); (X.H.)
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (H.W.); (Y.Z.); (X.H.)
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- Institute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410205, China; (Y.G.); (C.L.)
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- College of Art and Design, Hunan First Normal University, Changsha 410205, China;
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- Institute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha 410205, China; (Y.G.); (C.L.)
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China; (H.W.); (Y.Z.); (X.H.)
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Kumar V, Thakur IS. Biodiesel production from transesterification of Serratia sp. ISTD04 lipids using immobilised lipase on biocomposite materials of biomineralized products of carbon dioxide sequestrating bacterium. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 307:123193. [PMID: 32203868 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Production of biodiesel from lipids of Serratia sp. ISTD04 by lipase of Pseudomonas sp. ISTPL3 immobilised on biocomposite materials to increase the enzyme stability and reusability was studied. Lipase extracted, partially purifiedand immobilized onto activated biochar, impregnated with calcite obtained from biomineralization-based conversion of CO2 from ISTD04, and bioactive ceramics materials, Na2Ca2Si3O9 prepared by chemical process. The composition, structure and texture of biocomposite materials determined by SEM and EDS methods. The composition of synthesized biodiesel was determined by GC-MS. The results imply that the immobilized lipase on activated biochar impregnated with calcite gave the maximum yield of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME:97.41%) followed by immobilized lipase on biochar (FAME:94.91), immobilized lipase on glass-ceramic (FAME:91.50%) and NaOH (FAME:85.63%). The reusability of lipase immobilized on activated biochar impregnated with calcite retained 75.11%and 50% catalytic activity after 5 and 10 cycles of transesterification reaction, respectively.
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- Vineet Kumar
- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India
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- School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India.
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Zhu D, Chen Y, Yang H, Wang S, Wang X, Zhang S, Chen H. Synthesis and characterization of magnesium oxide nanoparticle-containing biochar composites for efficient phosphorus removal from aqueous solution. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 247:125847. [PMID: 32069709 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.125847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The effective removal and recovery of phosphorus from aquatic environments are highly important for successful eutrophication control and phosphorus recycling. Herein, we prepared biochar containing MgO nanoparticles (MgO-biochar) by fast pyrolysis of MgCl2-impregnated corn stalks, probed its phosphate adsorption performance. Through the fast pyrolysis, the MgCl2 promoted the formation of micropores and mesoporous, and decomposed into MgO nanoparticles with the size smaller than 100 nm. The adsorption experiments showed that the adsorption property increased with the increase of Mg content, and had a strong correlation with the external surface area. And the phosphate adsorption was well described by the Langmuir-Freundlich model (maximum adsorption capacity was determined as 60.95 mg P/g). Kinetic analysis and characterization analysis of MgO-biochar for different adsorption time indicated that phosphate adsorption onto MgO-biochar was mainly controlled by rapid binding to the external surface (about 75% of the equilibrium adsorption amount), and the uptake rate was limited by the slow diffusion of phosphate into the biochar interior (about 25% of the equilibrium adsorption amount). The results suggested that the synthesized MgO-biochar with enough MgO active site dispersed on a higher external surface can be used as a potential adsorbent for phosphate removal and recovery from aqueous solution.
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- Danchen Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Power and Energy Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Power and Energy Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Power and Energy Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Power and Energy Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Power and Energy Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Power and Energy Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Power and Energy Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430074, Wuhan, China
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Mood SH, Ayiania M, Jefferson-Milan Y, Garcia-Perez M. Nitrogen doped char from anaerobically digested fiber for phosphate removal in aqueous solutions. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 240:124889. [PMID: 31563102 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.124889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study explores the use of an engineered char produced from the pyrolysis of anaerobically digested fiber (ADF) to adsorb phosphate from aqueous solutions. Two series of engineered chars were produced. The first series was a CO2 activated (CA) char produced via slow pyrolysis between 350 and 750 °C. The second series was a nitrogen doped (ND) char activated in the presence of ammonia at comparable temperatures. Proximate analysis, elemental composition, gas physisorption, Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) techniques were used to characterize properties of resulting products. The surface area of the carbon product increased after nitrogen doping through ammonization (166.6-463.1 m2/g) compared to CO2 activated chars (156.5-413.1 m2/g). Phosphate adsorption isotherms for both CO2 activated and nitrogen doped chars can be described by the Langmuir- Freundlich and Redlich Peterson adsorption models. Nitrogen doped carbon phosphate sorption capacity in aqueous solutions was twice compared to CO2 activated carbons. As carbonization/activation temperature increased the sorption capacity increased from 3.4 to 33.3 mg g-1 for CA char and 6.3-63.1 mg g-1 for nitrogen doped char.
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- Sohrab Haghighi Mood
- Department of Biological System Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
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- Department of Biological System Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
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- Department of Biological System Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
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- Department of Biological System Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA; Bioproducts Sciences and Engineering Laboratory, Richland, WA, 99354, USA.
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Ramadan MM, Asran-Amal, Abd-Elsalam KA. Micro/nano biochar for sustainable plant health: Present status and future prospects. CARBON NANOMATERIALS FOR AGRI-FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS 2020:323-357. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-819786-8.00016-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Wang B, Lian G, Lee X, Gao B, Li L, Liu T, Zhang X, Zheng Y. Phosphogypsum as a novel modifier for distillers grains biochar removal of phosphate from water. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 238:124684. [PMID: 31524621 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.124684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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A novel biochar composite was fabricated via the pyrolysis of distillers grains treated phosphogypsum for phosphate removal from water. Batch adsorption experiments were performed on the adsorption characteristics of phosphate. Effects of pyrolysis temperature, solution pH, the dosage of adsorbent, ambient temperature on phosphate adsorption were also investigated. The results demonstrated that the optimum initial solution pH for phosphate adsorption was 6.0, and high pyrolysis temperature was favorable for phosphate adsorption. The optimal dosage of biochar was 1.25 g L-1. A pseudo-second-order kinetic model can well explain the adsorption kinetics, indicative of the energetically heterogeneous solid surface of the composite. The maximum phosphate adsorption capacity of the phosphogypsum modified biochar obtained from Langmuir isotherm reached 102.4 mg g-1 which was almost five times that of distillers grains biochar alone (21.5 mg g-1). The mechanism is mainly attributed to electrostatic adsorption, surface precipitation and ligand exchange. The ideal adsorption performance indicated that biochar supported phosphogypsum can be used as high-quality adsorbent for phosphate removal in wastewater treatment.
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- Bing Wang
- College of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China; Key Laboratory of Karst Environment and Geohazard, Ministry of Natural Resources, Guiyang, 550025 Guizhou, China; State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, China
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, China
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- College of Eco-Environmental Engineering, Guizhou Minzu University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou 221018, China
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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Shakoor MB, Ali S, Rizwan M, Abbas F, Bibi I, Riaz M, Khalil U, Niazi NK, Rinklebe J. A review of biochar-based sorbents for separation of heavy metals from water. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2019; 22:111-126. [PMID: 31686525 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2019.1647405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Biochar is the low-cost and environmental-friendly material which has shown a great potential for separation of heavy metals from water. The previous studies have established a superior role of biochar over other materials, such as activated carbon and inorganic sorbents (iron based) in efficient removal of toxic heavy metals from aqueous systems. Among the various factors influencing heavy metals sorption ability of biochar, types of feedstock/biomass and pyrolysis temperature play a significant role. The goal of this review is to increase our understanding of heavy metals sorption behavior by biochars - this is important as heavy metals sorption is driven based on biochar type, heavy metals species which involve numerous mechanisms, including the physical binding, complexation, ion exchange, surface precipitation and electrostatic interactions. In addition, this review paper describes various approaches to improve heavy metal sorption capacity of biochars by steam and acids/bases activations and impregnation of biochar-based composites with minerals, organic compounds and carbon-rich materials. The physical/chemical activation of biochars can improve the surface area, thus leading to their improved functionality, while modification/pretreatment methods help in synthesizing composites using biochar as a supporting media to develop new sorbents with efficient surface attributes for heavy metals removal from aqueous solutions.
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- Muhammad Bilal Shakoor
- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen City, Fujian, China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, University of Southern Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Laboratory of Soil- and Groundwater-Management, University of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany
- Department of Environment, Energy and Geoinformatics, University of Sejong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Yao L, Yang L, Jiang W, Jiang X. Removal of SO2 from Flue Gas on a Copper-Modified Activated Coke Prepared by a Novel One-Step Carbonization Activation Blending Method. Ind Eng Chem Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.9b02237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Lu Yao
- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Flue Gas Desulfurization, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Flue Gas Desulfurization, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Flue Gas Desulfurization, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China
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- College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
- National Engineering Research Center for Flue Gas Desulfurization, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, China
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Cui Q, Jiao G, Zheng J, Wang T, Wu G, Li G. Synthesis of a novel magnetic Caragana korshinskii biochar/Mg-Al layered double hydroxide composite and its strong adsorption of phosphate in aqueous solutions. RSC Adv 2019; 9:18641-18651. [PMID: 35515233 PMCID: PMC9064806 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra02052g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Phosphate pollution of aquatic ecosystems is of great concern and requires the development of high-performance materials for effective pollution treatment. To realize efficient phosphate removal from aqueous solution, an easily separable magnetic (Fe3O4) Caragana korshinskii biochar/Mg-Al layered double hydroxide composite (denoted as FCB/MAC) was synthesized via two-step electro-assisted modification for the first time. Subsequently, the physical and chemical properties of FCB/MAC were characterized. Furthermore, the sorption mechanism for phosphate removal was investigated in detail. The results indicated that Fe3O4 and the Mg-Al layered double hydroxide were successfully embedded in the biochar matrix. Moreover, FCB/MAC exhibited a high phosphate adsorption capacity and excellent magnetic properties for easy recovery. The maximum phosphate sorption capacity of FCB/MAC was 252.88 mg g-1, which is much higher than the capacities of most magnetic phosphate adsorbents. In addition, the adsorption kinetics and isotherms indicated that phosphate adsorption by FCB/MAC was controlled by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Langmuir-Freundlich isotherm model. The phosphate adsorption mechanism involves anion exchange, electrostatic attraction, and ligand exchange. After five adsorption-desorption cycles, the phosphate adsorption capacity of FCB/MAC was 25.71 mg g-1 with 51.43% removal efficiency and high recyclability. Thus, the composite prepared in this study is a promising adsorbent for phosphate removal from aqueous solution, and this work provides an excellent reference for constructing novel biochar-based phosphate adsorbents.
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- Qingliang Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on Loess Plateau, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China +86-29-87016082 +86-29-87012884
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on Loess Plateau, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China +86-29-87016082 +86-29-87012884
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on Loess Plateau, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China +86-29-87016082 +86-29-87012884
- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on Loess Plateau, Northwest A&F University Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on Loess Plateau, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China +86-29-87016082 +86-29-87012884
- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on Loess Plateau, Northwest A&F University Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on Loess Plateau, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China +86-29-87016082 +86-29-87012884
- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on Loess Plateau, Northwest A&F University Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on Loess Plateau, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources Yangling Shaanxi 712100 China +86-29-87016082 +86-29-87012884
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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Romar-Gasalla A, Nóvoa-Muñoz JC, Arias-Estévez M, Fernández-Sanjurjo MJ, Álvarez-Rodríguez E, Núñez-Delgado A. Controlling risks of P water pollution by sorption on soils, pyritic material, granitic material, and different by-products: effects of pH and incubation time. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:11558-11564. [PMID: 29756182 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2267-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Batch experiments were used to test P sorbent potential of soil samples, pyritic and granitic materials, mussel shell, mussel shell ash, sawdust, and slate waste fines for different pH and incubation times. Maximum P sorption varied in a wide range of pH: < 4 for pyritic material, 4-6 for forest soil, > 5 for slate fines, > 6 for shell ash, and pH 6-8 for mussel shell. P sorption was rapid (< 24 h) for forest soil, shell ash, pyritic material, and fine shell. On the opposite side, it was clearly slower for vineyard soil, granitic material, slate fines, pine sawdust, and coarse shell, with increased P sorption even 1 month later. For any incubation time, P sorption was > 90% in shell ash, whereas forest soil, pyritic material, and fine shell showed sorption rates approaching 100% within 24 h of incubation. These results could be useful to manage and/or recycle the sorbents tested when focusing on P immobilization or removal, in circumstances where pH changes and where contact time may vary from hours to days, thus aiding to diminish P pollution and subsequent eutrophication risks, promoting conservation and sustainability.
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- Aurora Romar-Gasalla
- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Engineering Polytechnic School, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, campus univ. s/n, 27002, Lugo, Spain
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- Department of Plant Biology and Soil Science, Faculty of Sciences, Universidade de Vigo, Campus univ. Ourense, 32004, Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Plant Biology and Soil Science, Faculty of Sciences, Universidade de Vigo, Campus univ. Ourense, 32004, Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Engineering Polytechnic School, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, campus univ. s/n, 27002, Lugo, Spain
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- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Engineering Polytechnic School, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, campus univ. s/n, 27002, Lugo, Spain
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- Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Engineering Polytechnic School, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, campus univ. s/n, 27002, Lugo, Spain.
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Ahmed S, Ashiq MN, Li D, Tang P, Leroux F, Feng Y. Recent Progress on Adsorption Materials for Phosphate Removal. RECENT PATENTS ON NANOTECHNOLOGY 2019; 13:3-16. [PMID: 30848222 DOI: 10.2174/1872210513666190306155245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Revised: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND High concentration of phosphate has been threatening human health and the ecosystem. Adsorption is one of high-efficiency and low-cost techniques to reduce the concentration of phosphate. This mini review aims to summarize the recent development of adsorption materials for phosphate removal. METHOD We conducted a detailed search of "adsorption of phosphate" in the published papers and the public patents on the adsorbents for phosphate based on Web of Science database in the period from January 1 2012 to December 31 2017. The corresponding literature was carefully evaluated and analyzed. RESULTS One hundred and forty one papers and twenty two recent patents were included in this review. An increased trend in scientific contributions was observed in the development of adsorption materials for phosphate removal. Three kinds of promising adsorbents: layered double hydroxides, natural materials, and metal oxides were paid special attention including removal mechanism, performance as well as the relationship between adsorption performance and structure. Both the chemical composition and the morphology play a key role in the removal capacity and rate. CONCLUSION The findings of this review confirm the importance of phosphate removal, show the development trend of high-performance and low-cost adsorption materials for phosphate removal, and provide a helpful guide to design and fabricate high-efficiency adsorbents.
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- Saeed Ahmed
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Engineering Centre for Hierarchical Catalysts, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, No. 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, 60800, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Engineering Centre for Hierarchical Catalysts, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, No. 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Engineering Centre for Hierarchical Catalysts, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, No. 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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- Universite Clermont Auvergne, Institute de Chimie de Clermont-Ferrand ICCF, UMR-CNRS 6296, F 63171 Aubiere, France
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing Engineering Centre for Hierarchical Catalysts, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, No. 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China
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Deng S, Chen Y. A study by response surface methodology (RSM) on optimization of phosphorus adsorption with nano spherical calcium carbonate derived from waste. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2019; 79:188-197. [PMID: 30816875 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2019.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A nano spherical CaCO3 (NSC) derived from solid waste (precipitated from tris(α-chloropropyl) phosphate and triethyl phosphate mixed wastewater) was prepared as adsorbent for phosphorus removal from aqueous solution. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to develop an approach for the evaluation of phosphorus adsorption process, and Box-Behnken design was performed to investigate the effects of various experimental parameters (temperature, contact time, initial pH and dosage of absorbent) on phosphorus adsorption. The model results of experimental data gave a high correlation coefficient (R2 = 0.9658), and a predictive model of quadratic polynomial regression equation and optimum level values were established successfully. It was found that the adsorption efficiency and adsorption capacity reached 97.05% and 123.79 mg/g, respectively, under conditions of temperature of 45 °C, initial pH 5.3, contact time of 11 h, and absorbent amount of 392 mg/L. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis testified new phase, Ca10(PO4)6CO3, was produced in the adsorption process. Apart from that, adsorption behavior fitted well with the Langmuir isotherm model and logistic growth model. The thermodynamic study indicated that phosphorus removal by NSC as adsorbent was a spontaneous, endothermic, and mainly chemical adsorption process.
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- Shuo Deng
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China E-mail:
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China E-mail:
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Tiya-Djowe A, Dourges MA, Bruneel JL, Deleuze H. Plasma-deposition of α-FeOOH particles on biochar using a gliding arc discharge in humid air: a green and sustainable route for producing oxidation catalysts. RSC Adv 2019; 9:4797-4805. [PMID: 35514614 PMCID: PMC9060629 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra00671k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Non-thermal atmospheric plasma of the gliding arc type was used as a tool for goethite-on-biochar hybrid material preparation. Biochars were first prepared by carbonizing raffia bamboo (the leafstalk of raffia palm) pith at 300 °C (BC3), 500 °C (BC5) and 700 °C (BC7). A suspension of each biochar in Fe2+ aqueous solution was then exposed to a plasma discharge burning in humid air. α-FeOOH particles were thus formed and spontaneously deposited on the biochar surface. In order to investigate the effect of plasma species on the support during goethite deposition, biochars were also treated with plasma in the absence of Fe2+ ions and then characterized. Results revealed a substantial hydroxylation and slight N-doping of biochar after plasma treatment. The prepared composite materials were tested in oxidative degradation of nitroresorcinol. The catalytic performances were in the order Fe-BC3 < Fe-BC7 < Fe-BC5 according to the abatement efficiency and half-time values obtained for each catalyst. This study establishes that waste biomass and atmospheric air can be simultaneously valorised for green production of heterogeneous catalysts. Non-thermal atmospheric plasma of the gliding arc type was used as a tool for goethite-on-biochar hybrid material preparation.![]()
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- Antoine Tiya-Djowe
- Institut des Sciences Moléculaires (ISM, CNRS-UMR 5255)
- Université de Bordeaux
- 33405 Talence Cedex
- France
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- Institut des Sciences Moléculaires (ISM, CNRS-UMR 5255)
- Université de Bordeaux
- 33405 Talence Cedex
- France
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- Institut des Sciences Moléculaires (ISM, CNRS-UMR 5255)
- Université de Bordeaux
- 33405 Talence Cedex
- France
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- Institut des Sciences Moléculaires (ISM, CNRS-UMR 5255)
- Université de Bordeaux
- 33405 Talence Cedex
- France
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de Carvalho Eufrásio Pinto M, David da Silva D, Amorim Gomes AL, Leite VDSA, Fialho e Moraes AR, Ferreira de Novais R, Tronto J, Pinto FG. Film based on magnesium impregnated biochar/cellulose acetate for phosphorus adsorption from aqueous solution. RSC Adv 2019; 9:5620-5627. [PMID: 35515895 PMCID: PMC9060768 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra06655h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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New hybrid film formed by biopolymer cellulose acetate and biochar for P adsorption in aqueous solution.
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- Federal University of Viçosa
- Institute of Exact Science
- Campus de Rio Paranaíba
- Brazil
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Deng J, Li X, Liu Y, Zeng G, Liang J, Song B, Wei X. Alginate-modified biochar derived from Ca(II)-impregnated biomass: Excellent anti-interference ability for Pb(II) removal. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2018; 165:211-218. [PMID: 30196003 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2018] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 09/01/2018] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A novel biochar modified with sodium alginate was prepared using Ca(II)-impregnated biomass, and used to remove metals from aqueous solutions. The maximum adsorption capacity for Pb(II) was estimated to be 1.225 mmol/g (253.6 mg/g), which is far more than that of most adsorbents. Moreover, the modified biochar had a great anti-interference ability for effective removal of Pb(II) from multi-metal system. The biochar still had strong ability to adsorb Pb(II) when the initial concentrations of interfering ions were 5 times higher than that of Pb(II). Functional groups and minerals of the biochar worked for Pb(II) removal and the anti-interference ability. On the one hand, carboxyl could complex with Pb(II) through monodentate and bidentate bridging; on the other hand, Pb(II) was easier to form a precipitate with minerals than other metals. This study suggested that the novel biochar had the potential for practical application in effective removal of Pb(II) from wastewater.
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- Jiaqin Deng
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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Que W, Jiang L, Wang C, Liu Y, Zeng Z, Wang X, Ning Q, Liu S, Zhang P, Liu S. Influence of sodium dodecyl sulfate coating on adsorption of methylene blue by biochar from aqueous solution. J Environ Sci (China) 2018; 70:166-174. [PMID: 30037403 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2017.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Revised: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Biochar is regarded as a promising new class of materials due to its multifunctional character and the possibility of effectively coupling different properties. With increasing introduction into the environment, environmental chemicals such as surfactants will load onto the released biochar and change its physicochemical characteristics and adsorption behavior toward pollutants. In this study, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), as one type of anionic surfactant, was coated onto biochar with different loading amounts. The influence of SDS loading onto biochar's physicochemical properties were investigated by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, elemental analysis, zeta potential and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area and pore size distribution analysis. Results showed that the pore size of the biochar decreased gradually with the increase of SDS loading because of the surface-adsorption and pore-blocking processes; the pH of the point of zero charge (pHPZC) decreased with increasing SDS loading. Although surface-coating with SDS decreased the pore size of the biochar, its adsorption capacity toward Methylene Blue (MB) significantly increased. The biochar-bound SDS introduced functional groups and negative charges to the biochar surface, which could thus enhance the adsorption of MB via hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interaction. The results can shed light on the underlying mechanism of the influence of anionic surfactants on the adsorption of MB by biochar.
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- Wei Que
- Department of Economics and Trade, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, China
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- School of Architecture and Art Central South University, Central South University, Changsha 410082, China; School of Metallurgy and Environmental, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Li R, Wang JJ, Gaston LA, Zhou B, Li M, Xiao R, Wang Q, Zhang Z, Huang H, Liang W, Huang H, Zhang X. An overview of carbothermal synthesis of metal–biochar composites for the removal of oxyanion contaminants from aqueous solution. CARBON 2018; 129:674-687. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2017.12.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 181] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Jung KW, Lee S, Lee YJ. Synthesis of novel magnesium ferrite (MgFe 2O 4)/biochar magnetic composites and its adsorption behavior for phosphate in aqueous solutions. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 245:751-759. [PMID: 28918246 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2017] [Revised: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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In this work, magnesium ferrite (MgFe2O4)/biochar magnetic composites (MFB-MCs) were prepared and utilized to remove phosphate from aqueous solutions. MFB-MCs were synthesized via co-precipitation of Fe and Mg ions onto a precursor, followed by pyrolysis. Characterization results confirmed that MgFe2O4 nanoparticles with a cubic spinel structure were successfully embedded in the biochar matrix, and this offered magnetic separability with superparamagnetic behavior and enabled higher phosphate adsorption performance than that of pristine biochar and sole MgFe2O4 nanoparticles. Batch experiments indicated that phosphate adsorption on the MFB-MCs is highly dependent on the pH, initial phosphate concentration, and temperature, while it was less affected by ionic strength. Analysis of activation and thermodynamic parameters as well as the isosteric heat of adsorption demonstrated that the phosphate adsorption is an endothermic and physisorption process. Lastly, highly efficient recyclability of the MFB-MCs suggested that they are a promising adsorbent for phosphate removal from wastewater.
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- Kyung-Won Jung
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Sizmur T, Fresno T, Akgül G, Frost H, Moreno-Jiménez E. Biochar modification to enhance sorption of inorganics from water. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 246:34-47. [PMID: 28781204 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.07.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 237] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Revised: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/15/2017] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Biochar can be used as a sorbent to remove inorganic pollutants from water but the efficiency of sorption can be improved by activation or modification. This review evaluates various methods to increase the sorption efficiency of biochar including activation with steam, acids and bases and the production of biochar-based composites with metal oxides, carbonaceous materials, clays, organic compounds, and biofilms. We describe the approaches, and explain how each modification alters the sorption capacity. Physical and chemical activation enhances the surface area or functionality of biochar, whereas modification to produce biochar-based composites uses the biochar as a scaffold to embed new materials to create surfaces with novel surface properties upon which inorganic pollutants can sorb. Many of these approaches enhance the retention of a wide range of inorganic pollutants in waters, but here we provide a comparative assessment for Cd2+, Cu2+, Hg2+, Pb2+, Zn2+, NH4+, NO3-, PO43-, CrO42- and AsO43-.
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- Tom Sizmur
- Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Reading, Reading RG6 6DW, UK
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Energy Systems Engineering, 53100 Rize, Turkey
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- Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Reading, Reading RG6 6DW, UK
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
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Jiang L, Liu S, Liu Y, Zeng G, Guo Y, Yin Y, Cai X, Zhou L, Tan X, Huang X. Enhanced adsorption of hexavalent chromium by a biochar derived from ramie biomass (Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaud.) modified with β-cyclodextrin/poly(L-glutamic acid). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 24:23528-23537. [PMID: 28852975 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-9833-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This paper explored biochar modification to enhance biochar's ability to adsorb hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution. The ramie stem biomass was pyrolyzed and then treated by β-cyclodextrin/poly(L-glutamic acid) which contained plentiful functional groups. The pristine and modified biochar were characterized by FTIR, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, specific surface area, and zeta potential measurement. Results indicated that the β-cyclodextrin/poly(L-glutamic acid) was successfully bound to the biochar surface. Batch experiments were conducted to investigate the kinetics, isotherm, thermodynamics, and adsorption/desorption of Cr(VI). Adsorption capacities of CGA-biochar were significantly higher than that of the untreated biochar, and its maximum adsorption capacity could reach up to 197.21 mg/g at pH 2.0. Results also illustrated that sorption performance depended on initial solution pH; in addition, acidic condition was beneficial to the Cr(VI) uptake. Furthermore, the Cr(VI) uptake was significantly affected by the ion strength and cation species. This study demonstrated that CGA-biochar could be a potential adsorbent for Cr(VI) pollution control.
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- Luhua Jiang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China.
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- School of Economics and Management, Shanghai Maritime University, 1550 Haigang Ave., Shanghai, 201306, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, 410082, People's Republic of China
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Dai L, Tan F, Li H, Zhu N, He M, Zhu Q, Hu G, Wang L, Zhao J. Calcium-rich biochar from the pyrolysis of crab shell for phosphorus removal. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2017; 198:70-74. [PMID: 28453987 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.04.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2016] [Revised: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 04/19/2017] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Calcium-rich biochars (CRB) prepared through pyrolysis of crab shell at various temperatures were characterized for physicochemical properties and P removal potential. Elemental analysis showed that CRB was rich in calcium (22.91%-36.14%), while poor in carbon (25.21%-9.08%). FTIR, XRD and TG analyses showed that calcite-based CRB was prepared at temperature ≤600 °C, while lime-based CRB was prepared at temperature ≥700 °C. Phosphorus removal experiment showed that P removal efficiencies in 80 mg P/L phosphate solution and biogas effluent ranged from 26% to 11%, respectively, to about 100% and 63%, respectively, depending on the pyrolysis temperature of the resulting biochar. Specifically, compared to common used CaCO3 and Ca(OH)2, P removal potential of calcite-based CRB was much higher than that of CaCO3; while that of lime-based CRB was close to that of Ca(OH)2. These results suggested that CRB was competent for P removal/recovery from wastewater.
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- Lichun Dai
- Biomass Energy Technology Research Center, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu 610041, PR China.
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- Biomass Energy Technology Research Center, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment of Three Gorges Region of Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Development and Application of Rural Renewable Energy, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- Biomass Energy Technology Research Center, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- Biomass Energy Technology Research Center, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- Biomass Energy Technology Research Center, Biogas Institute of Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, PR China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, PR China
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Valorisation of post-sorption materials: Opportunities, strategies, and challenges. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2017; 242:35-58. [PMID: 28256201 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2016.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Revised: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Adsorption is a facile, economic, eco-friendly and low-energy requiring technology that aims to separate diverse compounds (ions and molecules) from one phase to another using a wide variety of adsorbent materials. To date, this technology has been used most often for removal/recovery of pollutants from aqueous solutions; however, emerging post-sorption technologies are now enabling the manufacture of value-added key adsorption products that can subsequently be used for (i) fertilizers, (ii) catalysis, (iii) carbonaceous metal nanoparticle synthesis, (iv) feed additives, and (v) biologically active compounds. These new strategies ensure the sustainable valorisation of post-sorption materials as an economically viable alternative to the engineering of other green chemical products because of the ecological affability, biocompatibility, and widespread accessibility of post-sorption materials. Fertilizers and feed additives manufactured using sorption technology contain elements such as N, P, Cu, Mn, and Zn, which improve soil fertility and provide essential nutrients to animals and humans. This green and effective approach to managing post-sorption materials is an important step in reaching the global goals of sustainability and healthy human nutrition. Post-sorbents have also been utilized for the harvesting of metal nanoparticles via modern catalytic pyrolysis techniques. The resulting materials exhibited a high surface area (>1000m2/g) and are further used as catalysts and adsorbents. Together with the above possibilities, energy production from post-sorbents is under exploration. Many of the vital 3E (energy, environment, and economy) problems can be addressed using post-sorption materials. In this review, we summarize a new generation of applications of post-adsorbents as value-added green chemical products. At the end of each section, scientific challenges, further opportunities, and issues related to toxicity are discussed. We believe this critical evaluation not only delivers essential contextual information to researchers in the field but also stimulates new ideas and applications to further advance post-sorbent applications.
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Tan XF, Liu YG, Gu YL, Xu Y, Zeng GM, Hu XJ, Liu SB, Wang X, Liu SM, Li J. Biochar-based nano-composites for the decontamination of wastewater: A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2016; 212:318-333. [PMID: 27131871 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.04.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 341] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2016] [Revised: 04/18/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Synthesizing biochar-based nano-composites can obtain new composites and combine the advantages of biochar with nano-materials. The resulting composites usually exhibit great improvement in functional groups, pore properties, surface active sites, catalytic degradation ability and easy to separation. These composites have excellent abilities to adsorb a range of contaminants from aqueous solutions. Particularly, catalytic material-coated biochar can exert simultaneous adsorption and catalytic degradation function for organic contaminants removal. Synthesizing biochar-based nano-composites has become an important practice for expanding the environmental applications of biochar and nanotechnology. This paper aims to review and summarize the various synthesis techniques for biochar-based nano-composites and their effects on the decontamination of wastewater. The characteristic and advantages of existing synthesis methods are summarized and discussed. Application of biochar-based nano-composites for different contaminants removal and the underlying mechanisms are reviewed. Furthermore, knowledge gaps that exist in the fabrication and application of biochar-based nano-composites are also identified.
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- Xiao-Fei Tan
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; College of Environmental Science and Engineering Research, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, PR China
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- School of Architecture and Art, Central South University, Changsha 410082, PR China; School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China
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Yang L, Huang T, Jiang X, Li J, Jiang W. The effects of metal oxide blended activated coke on flue gas desulphurization. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra05407b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to investigate the possibility of using some natural minerals or industrial waste containing some metal oxides to prepare modified activated coke (M/AC) for flue gas desulphurization.
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- Lin Yang
- College of Architecture and Environment
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
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- Chengdu Development Center of Science and Technology
- China Academy of Engineering Physics
- Chengdu
- P. R. China
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- College of Architecture and Environment
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Flue Gas Desulphurization
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- College of Architecture and Environment
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Flue Gas Desulphurization
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- College of Architecture and Environment
- Sichuan University
- Chengdu 610065
- P. R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Flue Gas Desulphurization
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