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Pan K, Qian Z, Chen Y, Cheng X, Li F, Ding M, Tian Y, Li J. Two-way role of iron-carbon in biochemical reactions: Microelectrolysis and enhanced activity of aerobic granular sludge for efficient refractory wastewater treatment. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 264:122222. [PMID: 39128202 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.122222] [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: 06/21/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Industrial wastewater contained a large amount of refractory organics, and single treatment processes had limitations. This study investigated the mechanism of refractory organics removal using iron-carbon built-in coupled activated sludge (ICAS) and explored the role and function of iron-carbon (IC) within the ICAS system. The aerobic granular sludge (AGS) cultivated with IC exhibited a loose surface and a tight interior structure. Iron in the AGS concentrated near the outer layer to form a crust, which protected the inner microorganisms. IC promoted EPS secretion and regulated the abundance of positive and negative signaling molecules to maintain AGS stability. Experiments using quinoline as a model refractory organic showed that both physical adsorption by IC and biological adsorption by sludge rapidly fixed a large amount of pollutants, providing a buffer capacity for the system. The iron mineral crust on the AGS surface enhanced quinoline adsorption. Hydroxylation was the first step in quinoline degradation, with IC upregulating the genes iorA/B, qorB, and wrbA involved in this process, and the relative abundances of quinoline-degrading bacteria. Both pyridine ring opening and benzene ring cleavage occurred in the single IC system, and the microelectrolysis process produced •OH and [H], which made degradation pathway for quinoline through IC more complex than microbial degradation. Although the IC-mediated pathway accounted for only a small part of overall quinoline removal in the ICAS system, the ICAS system not only preserved the microelectrolysis process but also enhanced microbial metabolic activity. This work provided insights into the synergistic removal of pollutants and maintenance of AGS stability by the ICAS process, ensuring efficient treatment of refractory organic wastewater.
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- Kuan Pan
- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang Heze Environmental Technology Co., Ltd, Huzhou, 313100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, PR China
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- Zhejiang Heze Environmental Technology Co., Ltd, Huzhou, 313100, PR China
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- Zhejiang Heze Environmental Technology Co., Ltd, Huzhou, 313100, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, PR China.
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Manawi Y, Al-Gaashani R, Simson S, Tong Y, Lawler J, Kochkodan V. Adsorptive removal of phosphate from water with biochar from acacia tree modified with iron and magnesium oxides. Sci Rep 2024; 14:17414. [PMID: 39075047 PMCID: PMC11286779 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66965-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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A novel biochar (BC) from Acacia tortilis trees pruning waste was synthesized and tested for the removal of phosphate from aqueous solutions. The BC was prepared by calcination at 600 °C and doped with Fe3O4 and MgO by hydrothermal process. The presence of iron and magnesium ions in the modified BC was confirmed by EDS analysis and X-ray diffraction (XRD) methods. Both unmodified and doped BCs were tested for phosphate removal from synthetic 1-500 ppm aqueous solutions. While the unmodified BC did not show any significant removal of phosphate from aqueous solutions, the modified BC almost completely removed phosphate from water. The enhancement in removal efficiency is due to an increase in the overall surface charge and surface area of BC as a result of doping with Fe3O4 and MgO salts. The average porosity and BET surface area corresponding to the plain BC increased by more than 20% from 322 to 394 m2/g after modification by impregnation with iron oxide and magnesium oxide. The modificaiton of BC with Fe3O4 and MgO nanoparticles was observed to increase the point of zero electric charge (PZC) from pH 3.4 (corresponding to plain BC) to pH 5.3 (corresponding to modified BC). The adsorption process was very fast and a phosphate removal value of 82.5% was reached only after 30 min of adsorption, while the removal efficiency after 4 h of adsorption was 97.5%. The rapid removal efficiency in short contact time is attributed to the high surface area of BC and strong bonding between the modified BC surface and PO43- ions. The highest adsorption capacity was observed to correspond to 98.5 mg/g which was achieved at PO43- concentration of 500 ppm and pH 8.5. Moreover, after fitting the adsorption data onto four of the most widely used adsorption isotherm models, the adsorption of PO43- onto BC can be better described by the Langmuir isotherm model.
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- Yehia Manawi
- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, PO Box 34110, Doha, Qatar.
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- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, PO Box 34110, Doha, Qatar
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- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, PO Box 34110, Doha, Qatar
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- HBKU Core Labs, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar
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- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, PO Box 34110, Doha, Qatar
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- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, PO Box 34110, Doha, Qatar.
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Li X, Chi Y, Ma F, Wang X, Du R, Wang Z, Dang X, Zhao C, Zhang Y, He S, Wang Y, Zhu T. Unlocking the potential of biochar: an iron-phosphorus-based composite modified adsorbent for adsorption of Pb(II) and Cd(II) in aqueous environments and response surface optimization of adsorption conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:35688-35704. [PMID: 38740681 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33238-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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In this work, iron-phosphorus based composite biochar (FPBC) was prepared by modification with potassium phosphate and iron oxides for the removal of heavy metal ions from single and mixed heavy metal (Pb and Cd) solutions. FTIR and XPS characterization experiments showed that the novel modified biochar had a greater number of surface functional groups compared to the pristine biochar. The maximum adsorption capacities of FPBC for Pb(II) and Cd(II) were 211.66 mg·g-1 and 94.08 mg·g-1 at 293 K. The adsorption of Pb(II) and Cd(II) by FPBC followed the proposed two-step adsorption kinetic model and the Freundlich isothermal adsorption model, suggesting that the mechanism of adsorption of Pb(II) and Cd(II) by FPBC involved chemical adsorption of multiple layers. Mechanistic studies showed that the introduction of -PO4 and -PO3 chemisorbed with Pb(II) and Cd(II), and the introduction of -Fe-O increased the ion exchange with Pb(II) and Cd(II) during the adsorption process and produced precipitates such as Pb3Fe(PO4)3 and Cd5Fe2(P2O7)4. Additionally, the abundant -OH and -COOH groups also participated in the removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II). In addition, FPBC demonstrated strong selective adsorption of Pb(II) in mixed heavy metal solutions. The Response Surface Methodology(RSM) analysis determined the optimal adsorption conditions for FPBC as pH 5.31, temperature 26.01 °C, and Pb(II) concentration 306.30 mg·L-1 for Pb(II). Similarly, the optimal adsorption conditions for Cd(II) were found to be pH 5.66, temperature 39.34 °C, and Cd(II) concentration 267.68 mg·L-1. Therefore, FPBC has the potential for application as a composite-modified adsorbent for the adsorption of multiple heavy metal ions.
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- Xu Li
- Institute of Process Equipment and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Institute of Process Equipment and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Institute of Process Equipment and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Baotou Renewable Water Resources and Sewage Treatment Co., LTD, Baotou, 014000, China
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- Baotou Renewable Water Resources and Sewage Treatment Co., LTD, Baotou, 014000, China
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- Institute of Process Equipment and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Institute of Process Equipment and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Institute of Process Equipment and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Institute of Process Equipment and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Institute of Process Equipment and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Institute of Process Equipment and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- Institute of Process Equipment and Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China.
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Cheng X, He S, Zhang X, Zhou S, Yi S. Enhanced degradation of quinoline in near-neutral pH aqueous solution by magnetically recoverable biochar: Performance, mechanism and variables effects. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2022.104447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Dobrzyńska J, Wysokińska A, Olchowski R. Raspberry stalks-derived biochar, magnetic biochar and urea modified magnetic biochar - Synthesis, characterization and application for As(V) and Cr(VI) removal from river water. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 316:115260. [PMID: 35569356 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Raspberry stalks-derived biochar (BC), magnetic biochar-iron oxide composite (BC-Fe) and its derivative modified with urea (BC-Fe-U) were synthesized, characterized and tested as(V) and Cr(VI) ion sorbents. The surface area of BC, BC-Fe and BC-Fe-U was 259, 163 and 117 m2 g-1, respectively. The structure of BC was dominated by micropores, while in BC-Fe and BC-Fe-U mesopores predominated. Based on the XRD results, it was found that the magnetic properties of the biochar-iron oxide composites are due to the presence of ferrimagnetic magnetite (Fe3O4) and maghemite (Fe2O3). The optimal pH of As(V) and Cr(VI) adsorption onto the studied sorbents is in the range of 2.3-5.7. Pristine biochar (BC) does not adsorb As(V) ions; however, it enables rapid adsorption of Cr(VI) with the static adsorption capacity of 19.2 mg g-1. The maximum static adsorption capacities of As(V) and Cr(VI) ions onto BC-Fe and BC-Fe-U are within the range of 13.5-16.3 mg g-1. For most adsorption systems tested, adsorption equilibrium is reached within 4 h, though even a few minutes is enough to reach half of the adsorption static value. Phosphates over 0.005 mol L-1 hinder adsorption of As(V) and Cr(VI) ions. Application of at least 5 mol L-1 nitric acid allows about 95% of Cr(VI) and As(V) to be desorbed from adsorbate-loaded BC-Fe material. For other materials, the desorption efficiencies are significantly lower. BC-Fe and BC-Fe-U materials were successfully used for simultaneous Cr(VI) and As(V) removal from river water.
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- Joanna Dobrzyńska
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, M. C. Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, M. C. Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, M. C. Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031, Lublin, Poland
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Duan C, Tanaka M, Kishida M, Watanabe T. Treatment of pyridine in industrial liquid waste by atmospheric DC water plasma. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 430:128381. [PMID: 35149488 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Pyridine is a basic heterocyclic compound with high toxicity, widely found in liquid waste from industrial processes. The treatment of highly-concentrated pyridine was demonstrated using a novel mist-type water thermal plasma torch. Decomposition rate and TOC removal rate were more than 94% in all conditions, while the max energy efficiency reached about 23 g/kWh. With a high temperature of 5500-7500 K, more than 95% of carbon content in pyridine was converted into valuable gas products, while a little amount of formic acid and acetic acid were observed as liquid by-products. The production of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) during the thermal decomposition of pyridine was observed, which can be inhibited by increasing the input power. Based on the experimental results, detailed decomposition mechanisms in the high-temperature and the downstream region were discussed respectively. Water plasma shows significant potential in the treatment of non-biodegradable industrial liquid waste.
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- Chengyuan Duan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan.
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Wu P, Li L, Wang J. Effects of Fe-loaded biochar on the bioavailability of Arsenic and cadmium to lettuce growing in a mining contaminated soil. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2021; 42:2145-2153. [PMID: 31726951 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2019.1694081] [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: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) are two prominent metal contaminants in mining soil, threatening food and environmental safety. The effects of Fe-loaded biochar on the accumulation and translocation of As and Cd in a soil-lettuce system were investigated to evaluate the efficiency of Fe-loaded biochar in reducing As and Cd bioavailability. Application of Fe-loaded biochar at a rate of 0.5-1.5% decreased the concentrations of porewater As and Cd by 4.2-53.0% and -0.6-21.7%, respectively. The results of sequential extraction showed that Fe-loaded biochar can promote the transfer of As and Cd in soils from the available fraction to a relatively stable fraction, thus reducing the mobility and availability of As and Cd. The concentrations of As and Cd in lettuce shoots in the Fe-loaded biochar treatment were significantly decreased by 11.4-26.0% and 4.4-12.9% compared with those in the untreated soil, respectively. Fe-loaded biochar applied at a rate of 0.5-1.0% had no obvious effect on plant biomass, and the lowest weight of lettuce shoots and roots was observed in the treatment with Fe-loaded biochar applied at a rate of 1.5%, in which they were reduced by 12.9% and 18.0%, respectively. Overall, Fe-loaded biochar as a soil amendment was effective in simultaneously reducing As and Cd bioavailability in As and Cd co-contaminated soils, and an application rate lower than 1.5% is recommended to avoid significant decreases in plant growth.
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- Pingping Wu
- Institute of Research for Soil and Fertilizer, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Nutrient Cycling, Resources and Environment, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Research for Soil and Fertilizer, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Nutrient Cycling, Resources and Environment, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Research for Soil and Fertilizer, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Key Laboratory of Nutrient Cycling, Resources and Environment, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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Wang Z, Shu X, Zhu H, Xie L, Cheng S, Zhang Y. Characteristics of biochars prepared by co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and cotton stalk intended for use as soil amendments. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2020; 41:1347-1357. [PMID: 30300096 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2018.1534891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The safe disposal and utilisation of sewage sludge can be challenging because of the potential environmental risks posed by heavy metals in the sludge. Conversion of sewage sludge and agriculture biomass into biochars that can be used to improve or remediate contaminated soils is a promising solution to this problem. In this study, biochars were produced via co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and cotton stalk (1:1, w/w) at temperatures ranging from 300°C to 600°C. Then, the potential environmental risks of heavy metals and properties of the biochars were investigated. The addition of cotton stalk promoted the migration and transformation of heavy metals from bioavailable to stable fractions, which significantly reduced the potential environmental risks of heavy metals in biochars. Moreover, compared with biochars obtained via pyrolysis of sewage sludge alone, the pH values, C contents, and adsorption capacities of biochars increased, while the yields, ash contents, specific surface areas and molar H/C ratios decreased. In summary, co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and cotton stalk is a feasible method for alleviating the potential environmental risks of heavy metals in biochars used to treat soils.
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- Zhipu Wang
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Experimental Testing institute of Petro China Xinjiang Oilfield Company, Karamay, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Sun G, Wan J, Sun Y, Xie Y, Ren S, Wang Y. Enhanced biodegradation of pyridine using sequencing batch biofilm reactor under intermittent micro-aerobic condition. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2020; 41:1034-1043. [PMID: 30175689 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2018.1518995] [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: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A sequencing batch biofilm reactor under intermittent micro-aerobic or anaerobic conditions was investigated to remove pyridine at various concentrations from synthetic wastewater. The results showed that over 98% of pyridine (influent concentration ≤200 mg L-1) was degraded under intermittent micro-aerobic condition, while about 21% of pyridine was removed under anaerobic condition. Additionally, at least 60% of nitrogen located in the pyridine ring was transformed to ammonium. At the same time, the sulphate reduction was obviously inhibited under intermittent micro-aerobic conditions. The microscopic observation showed that abundant microorganisms were attached on the surface or inside of porous biocarriers under intermittent micro-aerobic conditions after a short-term period of operation. High-throughput sequencing analysis demonstrated that Azotobacter, Rhodobacteraceae and Tolumonas were the dominant species in the intermittent micro-aerobic system. The kinetic study at steady period showed that pyridine degradation was fitted well with the pseudo-first-order model (R2 > 0.96). The two possible intermediate products were identified and the possible biodegradation pathway of pyridine was proposed under micro-aerobic condition.
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- Guoping Sun
- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
- Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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Wu H, Feng Q, Yang H, Lu P, Gao B, Alansari A. Enhanced phenanthrene removal in aqueous solution using modified biochar supported nano zero-valent iron. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2019; 40:3114-3123. [PMID: 30430915 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2018.1549104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 11/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The present work investigated the removal behaviour of phenanthrene (PHE) by nano zero-valent iron immobilized on alkali modified biochar (nZVI/MB). Batch studies showed that nZVI/MB enhanced PHE removal by 4.9 times that of the nZVI and 1.2 times that of modified biochar (MB) alone, due to the greater surface area and the inhibited aggregation of nZVI on the surface of MB. Transmission electron microscopy images revealed that the spherical nZVI particulates with an average diameter of 32 nm uniformly dispersed on the surface of MB. The PHE removal fitted well with the pseudo-second-order model (R2>0.98) was an endothermic and spontaneous process. The forces of π-π interaction, hydrophobic interaction and reduction of supported nZVI were contributed to PHE removal process. In addition, the PHE degradation products in solution were determined by gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer after reaction with nZVI/MB.
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- Hongwei Wu
- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Zaozhuang University , Zaozhuang , Peoples People's Republic of China
- Low Carbon Energy Institute, China University of Mining and Technology , Xuzhou , Peoples People's Republic of China
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- Low Carbon Energy Institute, China University of Mining and Technology , Xuzhou , Peoples People's Republic of China
- School of Environmental Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology , Xuzhou , Peoples People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology , Xuzhou , Peoples People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology , Xuzhou , Peoples People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology , Xuzhou , Peoples People's Republic of China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte , Charlotte , NC , USA
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Magnetic biochar derived from sewage sludge of concentrated natural rubber latex (CNRL) for the removal of Al3+ and Cu2+ ions from wastewater. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-019-03956-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Intrinsic adsorption properties of raw coal fly ash for quinoline from aqueous solution: kinetic and equilibrium studies. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-019-1144-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Vijayaraghavan K. Recent advancements in biochar preparation, feedstocks, modification, characterization and future applications. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/21622515.2019.1631393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- K. Vijayaraghavan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India
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Yang L, He L, Xue J, Wu L, Ma Y, Li H, Peng P, Li M, Zhang Z. Highly efficient nickel (II) removal by sewage sludge biochar supported α-Fe2O3 and α-FeOOH: Sorption characteristics and mechanisms. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0218114. [PMID: 31188870 PMCID: PMC6561682 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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A novel approach was employed to load α-Fe2O3 and α-FeOOH onto sewage sludge biochar (SBC) with the purpose of efficient nickel (Ni) removal. A high Ni(II) adsorption capacity of 35.50 mg·g-1 in 100 ppm Ni(II) solution with 10 mg modified sewage sludge biochar (MSBC) was achieved. The adsorption kinetic and isotherm were fitted well by the pseudo-second-order model and the Langmuir model, respectively. The optimal pH was found around a neutral pH of 7. The adsorption mechanisms of Ni(II) onto MSBC were described as the synergistic effects of electrostatic attraction, ion exchange, inner-sphere complexation and co-precipitation. The initial rapid adsorption phenomenon could be attributed to electrostatic attraction and ion exchange, and then inner-sphere complexation and co-precipitation acted as a crucial role in the following step. The remarkable performance of MSBC provides an effective waste utilization approach to simultaneous sewage sludge recycle and Ni removal from aqueous solution.
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- Lie Yang
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, PR China
- New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited (Scion), Forest System, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited (Scion), Forest System, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, PR China
- * E-mail: (Li Wu); (Zulin Zhang)
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, PR China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, PR China
- The James Hutton Institute, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- * E-mail: (Li Wu); (Zulin Zhang)
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Rameshraja D, Srivastava VC, Kushwaha JP, Mall ID. Competitive adsorption isotherm modelling of heterocyclic nitrogenous compounds, pyridine and quinoline, onto granular activated carbon and bagasse fly ash. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-017-0321-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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