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Thamarai P, Deivayanai VC, Swaminaathan P, Karishma S, A S, Vickram AS, Yaashikaa PR. Experimental investigation of Cd (II) ion adsorption on surface-modified mixed seaweed Biosorbent: A study on analytical interpretation and thermodynamics. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 260:119670. [PMID: 39048063 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119670] [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: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Despite advancements in wastewater treatment technologies, heavy metal contamination, especially cadmium (Cd), severely threatens human health and ecosystems. The purpose of this work is to compare the removal of Cd (II) ions from aqueous solutions by chemically modified mixed seaweed biosorbent (CMSB) and physically modified mixed seaweed biosorbent (PMSB). BET, SEM, EDAX, FTIR, and XRD techniques characterized the mixed seaweed biosorbents before and after adsorption. They are well-known for their sustainability, affordability, and biodegradability. The BET study revealed that CMSB had a surface area of 19.682 m2/g, while PMSB had a lower surface area of 14.803 m2/g. The optimum adsorption conditions were a temperature of 303 K, pH of 6.0, and biosorbent dosages of 1 g/L for CMSB and 2.5 g/L for PMSB. For CMSB and PMSB, the most efficient contact times were 40 and 80 min, respectively. The Langmuir model was demonstrated to be the best fit for the experimental data when compared to other isotherm models, with a coefficient of determination, or R2, of 0.9713 and a maximum monolayer capacity of 151.2 mg/g and 181.6 mg/g for physical and chemical activated mixed seaweed biomass. There was a significant relationship between the R2 values of chemically modified and physically modified biomass. The findings demonstrate that pseudo-second-order kinetics more accurately represent the adsorption process than pseudo-first-order and Elovich models. Thermodynamic experiments validated the endothermic, spontaneous and favourable characteristics of the removal process. According to the results of the current study, PMSB and CMSB may be used as effective adsorbents to remove Cd (II) from aqueous solutions.
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- P Thamarai
- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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Kumar A, Ponmani S, Sharma GK, Sangavi P, Chaturvedi AK, Singh A, Malyan SK, Kumar A, Khan SA, Shabnam AA, Jigyasu DK, Gull A. Plummeting toxic contaminates from water through phycoremediation: Mechanism, influencing factors and future outlook to enhance the capacity of living and non-living algae. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 239:117381. [PMID: 37832769 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117381] [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: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Freshwater habitats hold a unique role in the survival of all living organisms and supply water for drinking, irrigation, and life support activities. In recent decades, due to anthropogenic activities, deterioration in the water quality has been a long-lasting problem and challenge to the scientific fraternity. Although, these freshwater bodies have a bearable intrinsic capacity for pollution load however alarming increase in pollution limits the intrinsic capacities and requires additional technological interventions. The release of secondary pollutants from conventional interventions further needs revisiting the existing methodologies and asking for green interventions. Green interventions such as phycoremediation are natural, eco-friendly, economic, and energy-efficient alternatives and provide additional benefits such as nutrient recovery, biofuel production, and valuable secondary metabolites from polluted freshwater bodies. This systemic review in a nut-shell comprises the recent research insights on phycoremediation, technological implications, and influencing factors, and further discusses the associated mechanisms of metal ions biosorption by living and non-living algae, its advantages, and limitations. Besides, the article explores the possibility of future research prospects for applicability at a field scale that will help in the efficient utilization of resources, and improved ecological and health risks.
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- A Kumar
- School of Hydrology and Water Resources, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China.
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- Mother Terasa College of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Pudukkottai, 622 201, TN, India; Electrodics and Electrocatalysis Division, CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, 630003, TN, India.
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- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Research Centre, Dadwara Kota, 324002, Rajasthan, India.
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- Mother Terasa College of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Pudukkottai, 622 201, TN, India; Electrodics and Electrocatalysis Division, CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, 630003, TN, India.
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- Land and Water Management Research Group, Centre for Water Resources Development and Management, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
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- Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, 208016, India.
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Dyal Singh Evening College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110003, India.
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- Central Muga Eri Research and Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Jorhat, 785000, India; Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Mysore, Karnataka, 570008, India.
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- Division of Environmental Science, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, 110012, India.
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- Central Muga Eri Research and Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Jorhat, 785000, India.
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- Central Muga Eri Research and Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Jorhat, 785000, India.
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- Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Mysore, Karnataka, 570008, India.
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Akkurt Ş, Alkan Uçkun A, Varınca K, Uçkun M. Ability of Cupriavidus necator H16 to resist, bioremove, and accumulate some hazardous metal ions in water. WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : A JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WATER POLLUTION RESEARCH 2023; 87:3017-3030. [PMID: 37387427 PMCID: wst_2023_188 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2023.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Bacterial biomasses are suitable and inexpensive biosorbents for the removal of metal ions. The Gram-negative betaproteobacterium Cupriavidus necator H16 is found in soil and freshwater environments. In this study, C. necator H16 was used to remove chromium (Cr), arsenic (As), aluminum (Al), and cadmium (Cd) ions from water. Minimum inhibition concentration (MIC) values of C. necator to Cr, As, Al, and Cd were found as 76, 69, 341, and 275 mg/L, respectively. The highest rates of Cr, As, Al, and Cd bioremoval were 45, 60, 54, and 78%, respectively. pH levels between 6.0 and 8.0 and an average temperature of 30 °C were optimum for the most efficient bioremoval. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of Cd-treated cells showed that the morphology of the cells was significantly impaired compared to the control. Shifts in the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis (FTIR) spectra of the Cd-treated cell walls also confirmed the presence of active groups. As a result, it can be said that C. necator H16 has a moderate bioremoval efficiency for Cr, As, and Al and a high bioremoval efficiency for Cd.
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- Şeyma Akkurt
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Adıyaman University, Adıyaman, Turkey E-mail:
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Adıyaman University, Adıyaman, Turkey
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Adıyaman University, Adıyaman, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Adıyaman University, Adıyaman, Turkey
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Jasim AN, Kamel A, Al-Awadi NS, Abd-Alrazack HF. Online column preconcentration for speciation and selective determination of Cr(III) in natural water samples using flow injection with chemiluminescence detection. LUMINESCENCE 2023; 38:360-368. [PMID: 36776140 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4464] [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: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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A simple, rapid, sensitive and inexpensive approach is described in this work based on a combination of solid-phase extraction of 8-hydroxyquinoline (8HQ), for speciation and preconcentration of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) in river water, and the direct determination of these species using a flow injection system with chemiluminescence detection (FI-CL) and a 4-diethylamino phenyl hydrazine (DEAPH)-hydrogen peroxide system. At different pH, the two forms of chromium [Cr(III) and Cr(VI)] have different exchange capacities for 8HQ, therefore two columns were constructed; the pH of column 1 was adjusted to pH 3 for retaining Cr(III) and column 2 was adjusted to pH 1 for retaining of Cr(VI). The sorbed Cr(III) and Cr(VI) species were eluted from columns using 3.0 ml of 0.1 N of HCl and 3.0 ml of 0.1 N of NaOH, respectively. The flow injection-chemiluminescence (FI-CL) method is based on light emitted due to the oxidation of DEAPH by the H2 O2 in the presence of Cr(III), which catalyzes the reaction. The flow cell is a transparent coiled tube made from glass (2.0 × 4.0, inner and outer diameter) and located close to the photodetector. The flow parameters: flow rate, sample volume, flow cell length, and distance to the CL detector were studied and optimized. Under optimum flow conditions, the Cr(III) concentration can be determined over the range 5-350 μg L-1 with a limit of detection of 1.2 μg L-1 , as the Cr(III) concentration is proportional to the intensity of the CL signal. The relative standard deviations (%) for 10 and 50 μg L-1 Cr(III) were 1.2% and 3.2%, respectively. The effects of Al(III), Cd(II), Zn(II), Hg(II), Pb(II), Co(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Mn(II), Ca(II), and Fe(III) were investigated. The proposed method is highly selective and sensitive, enabling a rapid determination of the Cr(III) amount in the presence of other interfering metals. Finally, the FI-CL method was examined in five river water samples with excellent recoveries.
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- Aktham N Jasim
- College of Basic Education, Science Department, Al - Mustansiryah University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- College of Pharmacy, Al-Bayan University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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Yang J, Lin Q, Chen Y, Li Y, Sun L, Wu H, Kang M. Adsorption of radioactive cobalt(II) in the groundwater-soil systems surrounding the effluent pipeline of a proposed NPP in China. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-023-08762-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Mohrazi A, Ghasemi-Fasaei R. Removal of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution using an efficient chitosan-pectin bio-adsorbent: kinetics and isotherm studies. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:339. [PMID: 36705863 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10900-4] [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: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Wastewater contains organic compounds, including dyes, which have potential risks to the environment. Hence, these compound needs to be eliminated from the aqueous solution. In the present study, chitosan-pectin composite (Cs-Pc) was used as an adsorbent to remove methylene blue dye (MB) from synthetic wastewater. To evaluate the parameters affecting adsorption, including the initial MB concentration, solution pH, contact time, and Cs-Pc dose, batch experiments were carried out. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and pH point of zero charges (pH pzc) were applied for characterizations of Cs-Pc. The optimum conditions were obtained with an initial MB concentration of 50 mg L-1: solution pH ~ 11, Cs-Pc dose: 1.5 g L-1 and 180 min contact time, which caused 97.77% of MB removal. In addition, the removal efficiency of MB was more influenced by pH than by sorbate dose. Also, Cs-Pc had a higher ability to remove MB than chitosan and pectin, probably due to its highly porous structure and rough surfaces that provides active sites and facilitate MB adsorption. The maximum removal efficiency and the adsorption capacity of MB onto Cs-Pc at 500 mg L-1 concentration under optimum conditions were 98.67% and 328.02 mg g-1, respectively. The adsorption kinetics and isotherms were best described by pseudo-second-order and Freundlich equation, respectively. After four times of recycling, the removal efficiency of MB was above 96%. Electrostatic and pi-pi interactions are the main mechanisms for the removal of MB onto the adsorbent. So the application of Cs-Pc is promising for MB removal from polluted solutions not only due to its strong adsorbing capability but also due to its excellent ability to reuse.
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- Ava Mohrazi
- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
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Gu S, Su Y, Lan CQ. Effect of phosphate in medium on cell growth and Cu(II) biosorption by green alga Neochloris oleoabundans. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.07.004] [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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Leyao W, Jiarui Z, Yingna B, Liwei Z. The syntheses and efficient electromagnetic wave absorption properties of two Cu based coordination polymers. Inorganica Chim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2022.120909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Tofan L. Polymeric Biomass Derived Adsorbents for Co(II) Remediation, Recycling and Analysis. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:1647. [PMID: 35566817 PMCID: PMC9102464 DOI: 10.3390/polym14091647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The gradual replacement of conventional materials with materials tailored to the green development goals is one of the needs of the day. Correspondingly, this article reviews and integrates, for the first time, the gathered knowledge on the use of the adsorbents based on polymeric biomasses (biosorbents) for a cleaner separation of cobalt (Co) from synthetic and actual solutions. It is a two-part comprehensive approach that debates the Co biosorption potential of bio-based polymers from the perspective of their virtual and real applications for decontamination, recovery, and analytical purposes. First, the removal performances of these materials to batch and fixed column biosorption of Co(II) from mono-component and multi-metallic laboratory solutions are systematized and discussed. Following that, the focus of the first part is shifted to the analytical capabilities of the biosorbents proposed for Co(II) quantification from synthetic solutions. The second section considers the polymeric biomasses successfully incorporated in practical strategies for the removal and recovery of Co(II) from real solutions. The opportunities provided by the use of biosorbents for the development of accurate and greener procedures in Co(II) analysis are also highlighted. The directions in which the research on this topic should be continued and strengthened are suggested.
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- Lavinia Tofan
- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iasi, 73 D. Mangeron Blvd, 700050 Iasi, Romania
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Brewer A, Florek J, Kleitz F. A perspective on developing solid-phase extraction technologies for industrial-scale critical materials recovery. GREEN CHEMISTRY : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL AND GREEN CHEMISTRY RESOURCE : GC 2022; 24:2752-2765. [PMID: 35444492 PMCID: PMC8979348 DOI: 10.1039/d2gc00347c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Critical materials (CMs) are a group of elements that have been determined to be important for the modern economy, but which may face current or potential supply limitations. Some examples of metals that have received the CM designation include the rare earth elements, indium, gallium, and lithium. The last decade has seen a major push for the development of new and improved technologies for the recovery and purification of CMs from various traditional and non-traditional resources in an effort to diversify supply. Solid-phase extraction (SPE) is one broad category of these experimental extraction technologies. SPE involves the application of a solid material to preferentially retain in the solid phase one or more specific components of an aqueous solution, leaving the other components behind in the aqueous phase. A wide range of different sorbents has been used for SPE, and many offer significant potential advantages, including low cost, low environmental impact, and high customizability. Hierarchically porous silica monoliths are one example of a cutting-edge sorbent that provides a durable, high surface area foundation that can be functionalized with a variety of targeted ligands for the selective extraction of specific CMs. Despite impressive recent advances in SPE, there remain areas for improvement that are common across the discipline. To demonstrate the practical viability of these innovative CM recovery systems, future SPE studies would benefit from devoting additional focus to the scalability of their material, as well as from focusing on real-world feedstocks and conducting techno-economic analyses and environmental impact studies.
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- Aaron Brewer
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry - Functional Materials, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna Währinger Strasse 42 1090 Vienna Austria
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry - Functional Materials, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna Währinger Strasse 42 1090 Vienna Austria
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry - Functional Materials, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna Währinger Strasse 42 1090 Vienna Austria
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Sebök S, Brockhagen B, Storck JL, Post IB, Bache T, Korchev R, Böttjer R, Grothe T, Ehrmann A. Growth of marine macroalgae Ectocarpus sp. on various textile substrates. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2022; 43:1340-1351. [PMID: 32975476 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2020.1829086] [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: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Marine macroalgae are cultivated for diverse applications, from biofuel and biogas to biofiltering, from food to cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. Since macroalgae cultivation does not compete with land-based food crops for the necessary arable land or fresh water, it can increase the possibilities of sustainably harvested biomass. New technologies permit even land-based growing of marine macroalgae, besides the more common coastal or offshore cultivation. All these technologies, however, raise the question of how to provide ideal cultivation conditions, especially for adherent macroalgae, and of how to harvest them economically and sustainably. While some reports about growing marine macroalgae on diverse textile materials, such as polyester ropes or polypropylene nets, can be found in the literature, we report here for the first time on the growth of a marine macroalga on knitted fabrics. In our study, Ectocarpus sp. was cultivated in shallow rectangular cultivation vessels on knitted fabrics of various materials and structures revealing a significant influence of both parameters. Undesired changes of the pH value in the cultivation system as well as foam generation were attributed to textile auxiliaries. Considering all these influences, the best-suited knitted fabrics were identified as open-pore structures from hairy yarns made partly or completely from natural fibres.
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- Stefan Sebök
- Algenprojekt - Meeresalgenland UG, Potsdam, Germany
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- Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Bielefeld, Germany
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Özmen F, Korpayev S, Kavaklı PA, Kavaklı C. Activation of inert polyethylene/polypropylene nonwoven fiber (NWF) by plasma-initiated grafting and amine functionalization of the grafts for Cu (II), Co (II), Cr (III), Cd (II) and Pb (II) removal. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2022.105234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Znad H, Awual MR, Martini S. The Utilization of Algae and Seaweed Biomass for Bioremediation of Heavy Metal-Contaminated Wastewater. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27041275. [PMID: 35209061 PMCID: PMC8876972 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27041275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The presence of heavy metals in water bodies is linked to the increasing number of industries and populations. This has serious consequences for the quality of human health and the environment. In accordance with this issue, water and wastewater treatment technologies including ion exchange, chemical extraction, and hydrolysis should be conducted as a first water purification stage. However, the sequestration of these toxic substances tends to be expensive, especially for large scale treatment methods that require tedious control and have limited efficiency. Therefore, adsorption methods using adsorbents derived from biomass represent a promising alternative due to their great efficiency and abundance. Algal and seaweed biomass has appeared as a sustainable solution for environmentally friendly adsorbent production. This review further discusses recent developments in the use of algal and seaweed biomass as potential sorbent for heavy metal bioremediation. In addition, relevant aspects like metal toxicity, adsorption mechanism, and parameters affecting the completion of adsorption process are also highlighted. Overall, the critical conclusion drawn is that algae and seaweed biomass can be used to sustainably eliminate heavy metals from wastewater.
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- Hussein Znad
- WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia;
- School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University (ECU), Perth, WA 6027, Australia
- Correspondence: (H.Z.); (S.M.)
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- WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia;
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang, Palembang 30263, Indonesia
- Correspondence: (H.Z.); (S.M.)
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Biosorption of cationic Hg 2+ and Remazol brilliant blue anionic dye from binary solution using Gelidium corneum biomass. Sci Rep 2021; 11:20908. [PMID: 34686690 PMCID: PMC8536736 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00158-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Remazol brilliant blue (RBB) is an anthraquinone anionic dye that has several commercial uses, especially in the textile industries and is well-known for its detrimental impacts on marine life and the surrounding ecosystem. Mercury (Hg2+) is also one of the most severe hazardous environmental contaminants due to its bioaccumulation through the food chain and high toxicity to the human embryo and fetus. The biosorption potential of Gelidium corneum biomass for bioremoval of Hg2+ and RBB dye simultaneously from binary mixture was assessed. The effects of initial pH, contact time, Hg2+, RBB, and biomass concentrations on the biosorption process were investigated in 50 batch experiments using a Face-centered central composite design. The maximum removal percentage of Hg2+ (98.25%) was achieved in the run no. 14, under optimum experimental conditions: 200 mg/L Hg2+, 75 mg/L RBB, pH 5. At 30 °C, 4 g/L algal biomass was used, with a contact time of 180 min. Whereas, the maximum removal percentage of RBB (89.18%) was obtained in the run no. 49 using 200 mg/L Hg2+, 100 mg/L RBB, pH 5, 4 g/L algal biomass and 180 min of contact time. FTIR analysis of Gelidium corneum biomass surface demonstrated the presence of many functional groups that are important binding sites responsible for Hg2+ and RBB biosorption. SEM analysis showed apparent morphological alterations including surface shrinkage and the appearance of new shiny adsorbate ion particles on the Gelidium corneum biomass surface after the biosorption process. The EDX study reveals an additional optical absorption peak for Hg2+, confirming the role of Gelidium corneum biomass in Hg2+ biosorption. In conclusion, Gelidium corneum biomass has been shown to be an eco-friendly, sustainable, promising, cost-effective and biodegradable biosorbent to simultaneously biosorb Hg2+ and RBB dye from aquatic ecosystems.
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Wu Y, Cheng H, Pan D, Zhang L, Li W, Song Y, Bian Y, Jiang X, Han J. Potassium hydroxide-modified algae-based biochar for the removal of sulfamethoxazole: Sorption performance and mechanisms. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 293:112912. [PMID: 34089954 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Biochar has been deemed one of the most promising sorbents for the removal of organic pollutants from aqueous solution. In this study, potassium hydroxide-modified Enteromorpha prolifera biochars (PEBCs) were prepared for the first time and applied for efficient sorption of a typical antibiotic, sulfamethoxazole (SMX). The characteristics of PEBCs, including morphology, pore structure, graphitization degree, surface functional groups, and surface element composition, were investigated. Moreover, sorption kinetic and isotherm experiments were carried out to explore the sorption process, performance, and mechanisms. The maximum sorption capacity for SMX can reach 744 mg g-1, which is much higher than that reported for sorbents. The sorption of SMX onto PEBCs was controlled by both physical and chemical processes. Moreover, pore filling, hydrogen bonding, partitioning, π-π stacking, and electrostatic interactions were possible sorption mechanisms. This study indicated that the structure and properties of algal biochar can be further improved by potassium hydroxide modification at high temperature and applied as an excellent sorbent for the removal of antibiotics from aqueous solution.
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- Yarui Wu
- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China; National Engineering Laboratory for Site Remediation Technologies, Beijing Construction Engineering Environmental Remediation Co., Ltd., Beijing, 100015, PR China; National Positioning Observation Station of Hung-tse Lake Wetland Ecosystem in Jiangsu Province, Huaian, Jiangsu, 223100, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China; National Engineering Laboratory for Site Remediation Technologies, Beijing Construction Engineering Environmental Remediation Co., Ltd., Beijing, 100015, PR China; National Positioning Observation Station of Hung-tse Lake Wetland Ecosystem in Jiangsu Province, Huaian, Jiangsu, 223100, PR China.
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- Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences, Shanghai, 200233, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China; National Engineering Laboratory for Site Remediation Technologies, Beijing Construction Engineering Environmental Remediation Co., Ltd., Beijing, 100015, PR China; National Positioning Observation Station of Hung-tse Lake Wetland Ecosystem in Jiangsu Province, Huaian, Jiangsu, 223100, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China; National Positioning Observation Station of Hung-tse Lake Wetland Ecosystem in Jiangsu Province, Huaian, Jiangsu, 223100, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, 210008, PR China
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- Co-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Biology and the Environment, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China; National Positioning Observation Station of Hung-tse Lake Wetland Ecosystem in Jiangsu Province, Huaian, Jiangsu, 223100, PR China.
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Li R, Zhang T, Zhong H, Song W, Zhou Y, Yin X. Bioadsorbents from algae residues for heavy metal ions adsorption: chemical modification, adsorption behaviour and mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2021; 42:3132-3143. [PMID: 31996100 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2020.1723711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Biosorption is an emerging technology for the removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater by natural or modified biomass. In this study, we proposed a novel protocol for making full use of seaweeds. Brown seaweed Sargassum carpophyllum residue (SCR) and green seaweed Caulerpa lentillifera residue (CLR) were obtained after extraction of the bioactive polysaccharides. The obtained residues were further chemical modified by butanedioic anhydride to obtained respective carboxylated product, named CSCR and CCLR. According to the titration results, CSCR and CCLR contained 2.77 and 2.12 mmol/g of carboxyl group. After modification, the adsorption capacity for metal ions increased by 3-6 times. The adsorption capacity of CSCR for Cu2+, Pb2+, Cd2+ and Mn2+ was 52.37, 107.11, 85.62, and 43.52 mg/g, and that of CCLR was 78.10, 108.80, 87.30 and 57.80 mg/g, respectively. The adsorption was well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir adsorption isotherm equation.
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- Rongguo Li
- Hainan Provincial Fine Chemical Engineering Research Center, Hainan University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Hainan Provincial Fine Chemical Engineering Research Center, Hainan University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Hainan Provincial Fine Chemical Engineering Research Center, Hainan University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Hainan Provincial Fine Chemical Engineering Research Center, Hainan University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Hainan Provincial Fine Chemical Engineering Research Center, Hainan University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- Hainan Provincial Fine Chemical Engineering Research Center, Hainan University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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Tahazadeh S, Karimi H, Mohammadi T, Emrooz HBM, Tofighy MA. Fabrication of biodegradable cellulose acetate/MOF-derived porous carbon nanocomposite adsorbent for methylene blue removal from aqueous solutions. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2021.122180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Angelin A, Kalpana M, Govindan K, Kavitha S. Characterizations and fluoride adsorption performance of wattle humus biosorbent. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 30:10.1007/s11356-021-14864-9. [PMID: 34145546 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14864-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Considering the serious health effects of fluoride contamination, an environment friendly bioadsorbent was derived from wattle humus for fluoride removal by conventional thermal activation process. Analytical characterizations revealed that heterogeneous morphological textured wattle humus enabled remarkable adsorption capacity. XPS analysis substantiated that fluoride had been successfully adsorbed on to the carbonized wattle humus surface through chemisorption. Fluoride adsorption efficiency was systematically rationalized via batch adsorption studies. Experiments were performed at different initial fluoride concentration and scrutinized the impact of contact time (10-120 min), adsorbent dosage (0.5-2.5 g), pH (2.0-9.0), and interfering co-existing ions (SO42-, NO3-, Cl-, and HCO3-) on fluoride removal. Even at different adsorbate dosage (2-10 mg/L), 98% fluoride removal efficiency was achieved under pH > 6. The competitive anions do not interfere the wattle humus fluoride adsorption capacity. Moreover, the adsorption isotherms and kinetics studies inferred that monolayer and multilayer adsorption behavior by wattle humus leads to noticeable fluoride adsorption. Adsorbent regeneration test affirms that regenerated adsorbent found higher (>95%) fluoride removal efficiency even at five recycle runs.
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- Arumugam Angelin
- Department of Biotechnology, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed-to-be University), Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641 114, India
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- Department of Nano Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Tamil Nadu, 641 003, India
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- Environmental System Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Kyung Hee University (Global Campus), Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed-to-be University), Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641 114, India.
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Functionalized PET Waste Based Low-Cost Adsorbents for Adsorptive Removal of Cu(II) Ions from Aqueous Media. WATER 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/w12092624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The widespread use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in the packaging industry has led to the discharge of huge amounts of such waste into the environment and is an important source of pollution. Moreover, because the degradation of PET waste requires a very long time (over 180 years), the recycling of this waste is the only solution to reduce environmental pollution in this case. The solution proposed in this study, is the transformation of PET waste into granular adsorbent materials by functionalization with different phenolic compounds (phenol, p-chlor-phenol, and hydroxyquinone), and then their use as adsorbent materials for removing metal ions (ex. Cu(II) ions) from aqueous solutions. The functionalization of PET waste was done with different amounts (2–8 g) of each phenolic compound. The adsorption capacity of obtained materials was tested at different initial Cu(II) ions concentrations, in batch systems, at room temperature (20 ± 1 °C). The experimental results have shown that the adsorbent material obtained by the functionalization of PET waste with 8 g of phenol has the best adsorptive performances (q = 12.80 mg g−1) at low initial concentrations of Cu(II) ions, while the adsorbent material obtained by the functionalization of PET waste with 2 g of hydroxyquinone is more efficient in removal of high concentrations of Cu(II) ions (q = 61.73 mg g−1). The experimental isotherms were modeled using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, to highlight the adsorptive performances of these new adsorbents and their potential applicability in environmental decontamination processes.
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Lucaci AR, Bulgariu D, Ahmad I, Bulgariu L. Equilibrium and Kinetics Studies of Metal Ions Biosorption on Alginate Extracted from Marine Red Algae Biomass ( Callithamnion corymbosum sp.). Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12091888. [PMID: 32825712 PMCID: PMC7563890 DOI: 10.3390/polym12091888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Biosorption is a viable alternative that can be used to remove heavy metal ions from aqueous effluents, as long as the biosorbent used is cost-effective and efficient. To highlight this aspect in this study, alginate extracted from marine red algae biomass (Callithamnion corymbosum sp.) was used as biosorbent for the removal of Cu(II), Co(II) and Zn(II) ions from aqueous media. Biosorption studies were performed in a batch system, and the biosorptive performances of the alginate were examined as function of initial solution pH, biosorbent dosage, contact time, initial metal ions concentration and temperature. The optimal experimental conditions were found: initial solution pH of 4.4, a biosorbent dose of 2.0 g/L and a temperature of 22 °C, when over 88% of Cu(II), 76% of Co(II) and 81% of Zn(II) are removed by biosorption. The modeling of the obtained experimental data show that the Langmuir isotherm model and pseudo-second kinetic model well describe the biosorption processes of studied metal ions. The maximum biosorption capacity (qmax, mg/g) increases in the order: Cu(II) (64.52 mg/g) > Zn(II) (37.04 mg/g) > Co(II) (18.79 mg/g), while the minimum time required to reach the equilibrium is 60 min. Moreover, the regeneration efficiency of alginate is higher than 97% when a 10−1 N HNO3 solution is used as desorption agent for the recovery of Cu(II), Co(II) and Zn(II) ions. All these characteristics demonstrate that the alginate extracted from marine algae has promising applications in the decontamination of industrial effluent containing metal ions.
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- Alina Roxana Lucaci
- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, “Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași, 700050 Iaşi, Romania;
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- Department of Geology, Faculty of Geography, “Al.I.Cuza” University of Iaşi, 700506 Iaşi, Romania;
- Romanian Academy, Filial of Iaşi, Branch of Geography, 700506 Iaşi, Romania
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Vehari 61100, Pakistan;
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, “Cristofor Simionescu” Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași, 700050 Iaşi, Romania;
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Marlina, Iqhrammullah M, Saleha S, Fathurrahmi, Maulina FP, Idroes R. Polyurethane film prepared from ball-milled algal polyol particle and activated carbon filler for NH 3-N removal. Heliyon 2020; 6:e04590. [PMID: 32904302 PMCID: PMC7452532 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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This research offers a novel approach of free chemical preparation to obtain algae-based biopolyol through a ball milling method. The algae-based polyurethane (AlgPU) film was obtained from a casting solution made of ball-milled algal polyol particle and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). The characteristics of the material had been investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared, Scanning Electron Microscopy – Electron Dispersive Spectroscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, and Tensile Strength Analysis. The surface area was determined by Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) isotherm, meanwhile the total pore volume was by Barrett-Joyner-Halenda (BJH) isotherm, based on the adsorption-desorption of N2. The addition of activated carbon contributed in the increase of functional group and surface area, which were important for the NH3–N removal. As a result, the adsorption capacity increased greatly after the addition of activated carbon (from 187.84 to 393.43 μg/g). The results also suggested AlgPU as a good matrix for immobilizing activated carbon filler. The adsorption shows a better fit with Langmuir isotherm model, with R2 = 0.97487 and root-mean-square error (RMSE) = 33.91952, compared to Freundlich isotherm model (R2 = 0.96477 and RMSE = 44.05388). This means the NH3–N adsorption followed the assumption of homogenous and monolayer adsorption, in which the maximum adsorption was found to be 797.95 μg/g. This research suggests the potential of newly developed material for NH3–N removal.
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- Marlina
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Kopelma Darussalam, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia
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- Graduate School of Mathematics and Applied Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Kopelma Darussalam, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Kopelma Darussalam, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Kopelma Darussalam, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Kopelma Darussalam, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Kopelma Darussalam, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia.,Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Kopelma Darussalam, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia
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Koohzad E, Jafari D, Esmaeili H. Adsorption of Lead and Arsenic Ions from Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon Prepared from Tamarix Leaves. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201903167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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- Elnaz Koohzad
- Department of Chemical EngineeringSchool of Chemical EngineeringKherad Institute of Higher Education, Bushehr Iran
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringBushehr BranchIslamic Azad University, Bushehr Iran
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringBushehr BranchIslamic Azad University, Bushehr Iran
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Ng A, Weerakoon D, Lim E, Padhye LP. Fate of environmental pollutants. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2019; 91:1294-1325. [PMID: 31502369 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This annual review covers the literature published in 2018 on topics related to the occurrence and fate of environmental pollutants in wastewater. Due to the vast amount of literature published on this topic, we have discussed only a portion of the quality research publications, due to the limitation of space. The abstract search was carried out using Web of Science, and the abstracts were selected based on their relevance. In a few cases, full-text articles were referred to understand new findings better. This review is divided into the following sections: antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARBs) and antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs), disinfection by-products (DBPs), drugs of abuse (DoAs), estrogens, heavy metals, microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS), pesticides, and pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), with the addition of two new classes of pollutants to previous years (DoAs and PFAS).
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- Archie Ng
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Foroutan R, Mohammadi R, Razeghi J, Ramavandi B. Performance of algal activated carbon/Fe3O4 magnetic composite for cationic dyes removal from aqueous solutions. ALGAL RES 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2019.101509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Shafiee M, Foroutan R, Fouladi K, Ahmadlouydarab M, Ramavandi B, Sahebi S. Application of oak powder/Fe3O4 magnetic composite in toxic metals removal from aqueous solutions. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2018.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Foroutan R, Mohammadi R, Farjadfard S, Esmaeili H, Saberi M, Sahebi S, Dobaradaran S, Ramavandi B. Characteristics and performance of Cd, Ni, and Pb bio-adsorption using Callinectes sapidus biomass: real wastewater treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:6336-6347. [PMID: 30617884 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-04108-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In the current study, the bio-adsorption potential of Callinectes sapidus biomass for control of cadmium, nickel, and lead from the aqueous stream was assessed. Spectrum analysis of FTIR, AFM, EDAX, mapping, SEM, TEM, and XRF was used to study the properties of the C. sapidus biomass. The XRF analysis revealed that C. sapidus bio-adsorbent has various effective metal oxides that can be useful to adsorb pollutants. The best model to describe the equilibrium data was Freundlich isotherm. The Langmuir bio-adsorption capacity was reported at 31.44 mg g-1, 29.23 mg g-1, and 29.15 mg g-1 for lead, cadmium, and nickel ions, respectively. Pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetic models were studied to test the kinetic behavior of the process. An intra-particle diffusion model was used to determine the effective mechanisms involved in the bio-adsorption. Based on t1/2, it can be concluded that the equilibrium speed of the bio-adsorption process is high. The thermodynamic study showed that the metal bio-adsorption process using C. sapidus biomass is exothermic and spontaneous. The field applicability of the crab bio-adsorbent for eliminating concurrently several contaminants (metal ions, antibiotics, sulfate, nitrate, and ammonium) from an actual wastewater was successfully examined.
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- Rauf Foroutan
- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
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- Polymer Research Laboratory, Department of Organic and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of the Environment and Energy, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
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- Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- Faculty of Environment and Labor Safety, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Systems Environmental Health and Energy Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Systems Environmental Health and Energy Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
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Foroutan R, Oujifard A, Papari F, Esmaeili H. Calcined Umbonium vestiarium snail shell as an efficient adsorbent for treatment of wastewater containing Co (II). 3 Biotech 2019; 9:78. [PMID: 30800589 PMCID: PMC6372419 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-019-1575-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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In the present study, the Umbonium vestiarium snail shell (UVS) was used as an abundant and low-cost resource for the removal of Co (II) from aqueous solution. The characteristics of calcined Umbonium vestiarium snail shell (CUVS) were analyzed using FTIR, SEM, MAP, EDAX, and BET analyses. The results showed that the specific surface area of the CUVS was obtained 17.02 m2/g which was an acceptable amount. The presence of Co (II) in the adsorbent structure was confirmed by EDAX, and Map analyses after Co (II) adsorption showed that the adsorbent successfully adsorbed Co (II) from aqueous solution. The effect of different parameters such as, contact time, initial concentration of cobalt ion, the adsorbent dose, and pH value was also investigated. The maximum efficiency of cobalt ion adsorption was measured 93.87% at a pH value of 6, contact time of 80 min, the adsorbent dose of 3 g/L, and initial ion concentration of 10 mg/L. Also, Langmuir, Freundlich, and D-R isotherm models were used to determine the most appropriate isotherm model for cobalt ion adsorption. The adsorption equilibrium data were better fitted with the Langmuir model with a maximum adsorption capacity of 93.46 mg/g. Additionally, the average free energy of adsorption was evaluated in the amount of 1.4085 KJ/mol, revealing a physical adsorption. Moreover, the kinetic behavior study showed that the experimental data follow the pseudo second order kinetic model to the value of correlation coefficient.
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- Rauf Foroutan
- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
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- Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
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Ramavandi B, Dobaradaran S, Papari F, Sorial GA, Ebrahimi A, Khaksar LM, Akbarzadeh S, Hashemi S, Teimori F. Amendment of Caulerpa sertularioides marine alga with sulfur-containing materials to accelerate Cu removal from aqueous media. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:4703-4716. [PMID: 30565119 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-3934-6] [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: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study reports a new approach of alga amendment in a live mode. The Caulerpa sertularioides alga was modified with sulfur-containing materials of methionine (C5H11NO2S) and sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) to more concentrate the sulfur content of the yielded biomass (adsorbent). The simple and amended C. sertularioides alga was fully characterized with FTIR, SEM, EDX, BET, BJH, and pHzpc techniques. The copper adsorption from aqueous media was done by three adsorbents of C. sertularioides-simple (CSS), C. sertularioides-Na2SO4 (CSN), and C. sertularioides-C5H11NO2S (CSC). The parameters of pH (2-6), adsorbent dosage (2-10 g/L), and contact time (3-80 min) were optimized at 5, 5 g/L, and 60 min, respectively. According to Langmuir isotherm (the best-fitted model), the maximum adsorption capacity of CSN (98.04 mg/g) was obtained 2.4 times higher than CSC (40.73 mg/g) and 9.5 times higher than CSS (10.29 mg/g). The Cu adsorption process by the adsorbents was best-fitted pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The CSN, CSC, and CSS biomasses were successfully reused 5, 4, and 4 times, respectively. The thermodynamic study revealed that the copper adsorption process by CSN is exothermic and non-spontaneous. Finally, the suitability of adsorbents prepared from algae was tested by cleaning a simulated wastewater.
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- Bahman Ramavandi
- Environmental Health Engineering Department, Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Mobaraki Street, Bushehr, 7518759577, Iran.
- Systems Environmental Health and Energy Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of MedicalSciences, Bushehr, Iran.
- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
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- Environmental Health Engineering Department, Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Mobaraki Street, Bushehr, 7518759577, Iran
- Systems Environmental Health and Energy Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of MedicalSciences, Bushehr, Iran
- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr Branch, Bushehr, Iran
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- Environmental Engineering Program, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 45221-0012, USA.
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- Environmental Health Engineering Department, Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Mobaraki Street, Bushehr, 7518759577, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, The Persian Gulf Biotechnology Research Center, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Environmental Health Engineering Department, Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Mobaraki Street, Bushehr, 7518759577, Iran
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- Environmental Health Engineering Department, Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Mobaraki Street, Bushehr, 7518759577, Iran
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Tamjidi S, Esmaeili H. Chemically Modified CaO/Fe
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Nanocomposite by Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate for Cr(III) Removal from Water. Chem Eng Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201800488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Sajad Tamjidi
- Islamic Azad UniversityDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Bushehr Branch Bushehr Iran
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- Islamic Azad UniversityDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Bushehr Branch Bushehr Iran
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Ayash MAEAA, Elnasr TAS, Soliman MH. Removing Iron Ions Contaminants from Groundwater Using Modified Nano-Hydroxyapatite by Nano Manganese Oxide. JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCE AND PROTECTION 2019; 11:789-809. [DOI: 10.4236/jwarp.2019.116048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Bilgiç A, Çimen A. Removal of chromium(vi) from polluted wastewater by chemical modification of silica gel with 4-acetyl-3-hydroxyaniline. RSC Adv 2019; 9:37403-37414. [PMID: 35542280 PMCID: PMC9075511 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra05810a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In the current study, a new adsorbent that is insoluble in water and many acid solutions and has a high adsorption capacity for Cr(vi) metal ions was synthesized. In the synthesis process, 3-chloropropyl-trimethoxysilane (CPTS) was first modified on a silica gel (Si) surface. Secondly, 4-acetyl-3-hydroxyaniline (AHAP) was immobilized on the modified silica gel compound (Si-CPTS). As a result of the immobilization process, a new adsorbent compound named Si-CPTS-AHAP (silica gel-3-chloropropyltrimethoxy silane 4-acetyl-3-hydroxyaniline) was obtained, which was used to separate Cr(vi) ions from aqueous solution (K2Cr2O7) and industrial wastewater. The material was characterized using scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The amount of chromium adsorbed was detected by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. The adsorption was evaluated using batch methods. The effects of temperature, pH, concentration, adsorbent amount and interaction time on the adsorption of Si-CPTS-AHAP were also investigated. The adsorption of Cr(vi) ions on Si-CPTS-AHAP was investigated via adsorption kinetics, isotherm and thermodynamic studies. The value of the isotherm parameters and the highest adsorption yields were calculated from the Dubinin–Radushkevich, Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm equations. Thermodynamic features such as entropy (ΔS), enthalpy (ΔH) and free energy (ΔG) were also calculated from the experimental results. The experimental results showed that the best recoveries of Cr(vi) metal ions are under the conditions of 180 min (interaction time), 0.05 g (adsorbent amount) and 323.15 K (temperature) at pH 2. Si-CPTS-AHAP can be used for the removal of poisonous pollutants in wastewater. Use of a newly synthesized Si-CPTS-AHAP adsorbent in the removal of Cr(vi) ions in wastewater treatment systems may potentially lead to low cost and highly efficient heavy metal removal.![]()
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- Ali Bilgiç
- Faculty of Kamil Özdağ Science
- Department of Chemistry
- Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
- Turkey
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- Faculty of Kamil Özdağ Science
- Department of Chemistry
- Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
- Turkey
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Mitta H, Seelam PK, Chary KVR, Mutyala S, Boddula R, Inamuddin, Asiri AM. Efficient Vapor-Phase Selective Hydrogenolysis of Bio-Levulinic Acid to γ-Valerolactone Using Cu Supported on Hydrotalcite Catalysts. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2018; 2:1800028. [PMID: 30774979 PMCID: PMC6360448 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.201800028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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In this work, Cu nanoparticles (Cu NPs, 2-20 nm) supported on Hydrotalcite catalysts exhibit enhanced selectivity for γ-valerolactone (GVL) during hydrogenolysis of levulinic acid (LA). At 260 °C, over 3 wt% Cu achieved 87.5% of LA conversion with a maximum GVL selectivity (95%). In contrast, LA hydrogenolysis over 3Cu/Hydrotalcite catalyst is highly active and stable toward the production of GVL due to balanced acido-basicity and higher Cu dispersion with ultrasmall particle sizes, which are investigated through the temperature programmed desorption (TPD) of ammonia, N2O titration, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis. Hydrotalcite in combination with inexpensive Cu catalyst is found to be an efficient and environmentally benign for LA hydrogenolysis.
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- Harisekhar Mitta
- State Key Laboratory of CatalysisDalian Institute of Chemical PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesDalian116023China
- Catalysis DivisionCSIR—Indian Institute of Chemical TechnologyHyderabad500007TelanganaIndia
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- Environmental and Chemical Engineering UnitFaculty of TechnologyUniversity of OuluP.O. Box 4300FI‐90014OuluFinland
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- Catalysis DivisionCSIR—Indian Institute of Chemical TechnologyHyderabad500007TelanganaIndia
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- Catalysis DivisionCSIR—Indian Institute of Chemical TechnologyHyderabad500007TelanganaIndia
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical FabricationNational Centre for Nanoscience and TechnologyNo. 11 ZhongGuanCun, BeiYiTiao100190BeijingP. R. China
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- Chemistry DepartmentFaculty of ScienceKing Abdulaziz UniversityJeddah21589Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Excellence for Advanced Materials ResearchKing Abdulaziz UniversityJeddah21589Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry DepartmentFaculty of ScienceKing Abdulaziz UniversityJeddah21589Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Excellence for Advanced Materials ResearchKing Abdulaziz UniversityJeddah21589Saudi Arabia
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Kianfar E, Salimi M, Kianfar F, Kianfar M, Razavikia SAH. CO2/N2 Separation Using Polyvinyl Chloride Iso-Phthalic Acid/Aluminium Nitrate Nanocomposite Membrane. Macromol Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s13233-019-7009-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Esmaeili H, Foroutan R. Adsorptive Behavior of Methylene Blue onto Sawdust of Sour Lemon, Date Palm, and Eucalyptus as Agricultural Wastes. J DISPER SCI TECHNOL 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2018.1489828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Hossein Esmaeili
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University , Bushehr , Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University , Bushehr , Iran
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El-Naggar NEA, Hamouda RA, Mousa IE, Abdel-Hamid MS, Rabei NH. Statistical optimization for cadmium removal using Ulva fasciata biomass: Characterization, immobilization and application for almost-complete cadmium removal from aqueous solutions. Sci Rep 2018; 8:12456. [PMID: 30127459 PMCID: PMC6102212 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-30855-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cadmium is a global heavy metal pollutant. Marine green algae were used as efficient, low cost and eco-friendly biosorbent for cadmium ions removal from aqueous solutions. Plackett-Burman design was applied to determine the most significant factors for maximum cadmium removal from aqueous solutions using dry Ulva fasciata biomass. The most significant factors affecting cadmium removal process were further optimized by the face centered central composite design. The results indicated that 4 g of dry Ulva fasciata biomass was found to successfully remove 99.96% of cadmium from aqueous solution under the conditions of 200 mg/L of initial cadmium concentration at pH 5, 25 °C for 60 min of contact time with static condition. Dry Ulva fasciata biomass samples before and after cadmium biosorption were analyzed using SEM, EDS and FTIR. Furthermore, the immobilized biomass in sodium alginate-beads removed 99.98% of cadmium from aqueous solution at an initial concentration of 200 mg/L after 4 h which is significantly higher than that for control using sodium alginate beads without incorporation of the algal biomass (98.19%). Dry biomass of Ulva fasciata was proven to be cost-effective and efficient to eliminate heavy metals especially cadmium from aquatic effluents and the process is feasible, reliable and eco-friendly.
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- Noura El-Ahmady El-Naggar
- Department of Bioprocess Development, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, 22857, Menoufyia Governorate, Egypt
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- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), University of Sadat City, 22857, Menoufyia Governorate, Egypt
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- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, 22857, Menoufyia Governorate, Egypt
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- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, 22857, Menoufyia Governorate, Egypt
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Rezakazemi M, Maghami M, Mohammadi T. Wastewaters treatment containing phenol and ammonium using aerobic submerged membrane bioreactor. Chem Cent J 2018; 12:79. [PMID: 29987451 PMCID: PMC6037641 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-018-0450-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Phenolic wastewater was treated using anaerobic submerged membrane bioreactor (ASMBR). Effect of different solids retention times on MBR performance was studied. Various ratios of carbon to nitrogen were used in the synthetic wastewaters. During the operation, phenol concentration of feed was changed from 100 to 1000 mg L-1. Phenol concentration was increased stepwise over the first 30 days and kept constant at 1000 mg L-1, thereafter. For the first 100 days, a chemical oxygen demand (COD) to N ratio of 100:5.0 was used and this resulted in phenol and COD removal more than 99 and 95%, respectively. However, the ammonium removal decreased from 95 to 40% by increasing the phenol concentration of feed, from 100 to 1000 mg L-1. For the last 25 days, a COD to N ratio of 100:2.1 was used due to the ammonium accumulation in the ASMBR. This led to the complete ammonium removal and no ammonium was detected in the ASMBR permeate. These results suggest that in the ASMBR at high phenol loading of 1000 mg L-1, COD to N ratio of the phenolic wastewater must be 100:2.1 for ammonium removal, while at low phenol loading, COD to N ratio of 100:5.0 can be used.
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- Mashallah Rezakazemi
- Faculty of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.
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- Research and Technology Centre for Membrane Processes, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Narmak, Tehran, Iran
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- Research and Technology Centre for Membrane Processes, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Narmak, Tehran, Iran
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Roudbari A, Rezakazemi M. Hormones removal from municipal wastewater using ultrasound. AMB Express 2018; 8:91. [PMID: 29858695 PMCID: PMC5984614 DOI: 10.1186/s13568-018-0621-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Estrogens are one of the micro-pollutants in the wastewater which have detrimental effects on water living organisms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of ultrasound to reduce the estrogen (E1) and 17 beta-estradiol (E2) from municipal wastewater. Hence, a cylindrical batch reactor was designed. The effects of powers, frequency, exposure time and pH on reduction efficiency were investigated. The residual concentration of E1 and E2 hormones was measured in reactor effluent by electrochemiluminescence (ECL) method. The results showed that ultrasound removed 85-96% of both E1 and E2 hormones after 45 min while other parameters changes in the range of their operations. Also, the frequency and power of ultrasound had a significant effect on reduction efficiency of hormones while the exposure had no significant effect. Furthermore, the interaction of power and frequency reduced their efficacy to 64.3% (Pvalue = 0.005). The result also indicated that the ultrasound waves have high ability to reduce Steroid hormones from municipal wastewater. The proposed method can be considered as one of the significant strategies for reduction or destruction of hormones from wastewater due to the non-generation of dangerous by-products and the low energy consumption.
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Muhammad A, Younas M, Rezakazemi M. CFD simulation of copper(II) extraction with TFA in non-dispersive hollow fiber membrane contactors. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:12053-12063. [PMID: 29453718 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-1282-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This study presents computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation of dispersion-free liquid-liquid extraction of copper(II) with trifluoroacetylacetone (TFA) in hollow fiber membrane contactor (HFMC). Mass and momentum balance Navier-Stokes equations were coupled to address the transport of copper(II) solute across membrane contactor. Model equations were simulated using COMSOL Multiphysics™. The simulation was run to study the detailed concentration distribution of copper(II) and to investigate the effects of various parameters like membrane characteristics, partition coefficient, and flow configuration on extraction efficiency. Once-through extraction was found to be increased from 10 to 100% when partition coefficient was raised from 1 to 10. Similarly, the extraction efficiency was almost doubled when porosity to tortuosity ratio of membrane was increased from 0.05 to 0.81. Furthermore, the study revealed that CFD can be used as an effective optimization tool for the development of economical membrane-based dispersion-free extraction processes.
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- Amir Muhammad
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, P.O. Box 814, University Campus, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, P.O. Box 814, University Campus, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.
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Mahini R, Esmaeili H, Foroutan R. Adsorption of methyl violet from aqueous solution using brown algae Padina sanctae-crucis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1515/tjb-2017-0333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective
The presence of dyes in the water is toxic and harmful to human body so, it must be removed from the water. In the present study, the removal of methyl violet (MV) from aqueous solutions using brown algae “Padina sanctae-crucis” was investigated.
Materials and methods
The rate of adsorption was investigated under various parameters such as contact time (5–200), pH (2–11), dye concentration (10–60 mg/L), amount of adsorbent (0.25–5 g/L) and temperature (25–45°C).
Results
The maximum adsorption was achieved in 10 mg/L, pH=8 and adsorbent dose 2 g/L and 80 min contact time for removal of MV from aqueous solutions. Kinetic studies showed that the pseudo second-order model describes adsorbent kinetic behavior better. Besides, experimental data have been modeled using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms and the results showed that both models are proper to describe adsorption isotherm behavior. In addition, the equilibrium study shows that the adsorption was physical and favorable. Moreover, a thermodynamic study revealed that the adsorption process is exothermic and spontaneously in nature. Furthermore, Maximum adsorption capacity using adsorbent was 10.02 mg/g.
Conclusions
It could be concluded that the P. sanctae-crucis biomass is a good adsorbent for removing MV dyes from aqueous solutions.
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- Reza Mahini
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Bushehr Branch , Islamic Azad University , Bushehr , Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Bushehr Branch , Islamic Azad University , Bushehr , Iran , e-mail:
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Bushehr Branch , Islamic Azad University , Bushehr , Iran
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