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Jedynak K, Charmas B. Application of Activated Carbons Obtained from Polymer Waste for the Adsorption of Dyes from Aqueous Solutions. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:748. [PMID: 38591596 PMCID: PMC10856332 DOI: 10.3390/ma17030748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Plastic waste disposal is a major environmental problem worldwide. One recycling method for polymeric materials is their conversion into carbon materials. Therefore, a process of obtaining activated carbons through the carbonization of waste CDs (as the selected carbon precursor) in an oxygen-free atmosphere, and then the physical activation of the obtained material with CO2, was developed. Dyes such as methylene blue (MB) and malachite green (MG) are commonly applied in industry, which contaminate the water environment to a large extent and have a harmful effect on living organisms; therefore, adsorption studies were carried out for these cationic dyes. The effects of the activation time on the physicochemical properties of the activated materials and the adsorption capacity of the dyes were investigated. The obtained microporous adsorbents were characterized by studying the porous structure based on low-temperature nitrogen adsorption/desorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS), elemental analysis (CHNS), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (ATR FT-IR), thermal analysis (TG, DTG, DTA), Boehm's titration method, and pHpzc (the point of zero charge) determination. Moreover, adsorption studies (equilibrium and kinetics) were carried out. The maximum adsorption capacities (qm exp) of MB and MG (349 mg g-1 and 274 mg g-1, respectively) were identified for the obtained material after 8 h of activation. The results show that the use of waste CDs as a carbon precursor facilitates the production of low-cost and effective adsorbents.
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- Katarzyna Jedynak
- Institute of Chemistry, Jan Kochanowski University, Uniwersytecka Str. 7, 25-406 Kielce, Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Maria Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
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Blachnio M, Kusmierek K, Swiatkowski A, Derylo-Marczewska A. Adsorption of Phenoxyacetic Herbicides from Water on Carbonaceous and Non-Carbonaceous Adsorbents. Molecules 2023; 28:5404. [PMID: 37513275 PMCID: PMC10385827 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145404] [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: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The increasing consumption of phenoxyacetic acid-derived herbicides is becoming a major public health and environmental concern, posing a serious challenge to existing conventional water treatment systems. Among the various physicochemical and biological purification processes, adsorption is considered one of the most efficient and popular techniques due to its high removal efficiency, ease of operation, and cost effectiveness. This review article provides extensive literature information on the adsorption of phenoxyacetic herbicides by various adsorbents. The purpose of this article is to organize the scattered information on the currently used adsorbents for herbicide removal from the water, such as activated carbons, carbon and silica adsorbents, metal oxides, and numerous natural and industrial waste materials known as low-cost adsorbents. The adsorption capacity of these adsorbents was compared for the two most popular phenoxyacetic herbicides, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA). The application of various kinetic models and adsorption isotherms in describing the removal of these herbicides by the adsorbents was also presented and discussed. At the beginning of this review paper, the most important information on phenoxyacetic herbicides has been collected, including their classification, physicochemical properties, and occurrence in the environment.
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- Magdalena Blachnio
- Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, M. Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry, Military University of Technology, Gen. S. Kaliskiego St. 2, 00-908 Warszawa, Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry, Military University of Technology, Gen. S. Kaliskiego St. 2, 00-908 Warszawa, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, M. Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
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Pérez-Huertas S, Calero M, Ligero A, Pérez A, Terpiłowski K, Martín-Lara MA. On the use of plastic precursors for preparation of activated carbons and their evaluation in CO 2 capture for biogas upgrading: a review. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 161:116-141. [PMID: 36878040 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.02.022] [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: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In circular economy, useful plastic materials are kept in circulation as opposed to being landfilled, incinerated, or leaked into the natural environment. Pyrolysis is a chemical recycling technique useful for unrecyclable plastic wastes that produce gas, liquid (oil), and solid (char) products. Although the pyrolysis technique has been extensively studied and there are several installations applying it on the industrial scale, no commercial applications for the solid product have been found yet. In this scenario, the use of plastic-based char for the biogas upgrading may be a sustainable way to transform the solid product of pyrolysis into a particularly beneficial material. This paper reviews the preparation and main parameters of the processes affecting the final textural properties of the plastic-based activated carbons. Moreover, the application of those materials for the CO2 capture in the processes of biogas upgrading is largely discussed.
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- S Pérez-Huertas
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Interfacial Phenomena, Maria Curie Skłodowska University, M. Curie Skłodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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Bhattacharya R. A review on production and application of activated carbon from discarded plastics in the context of 'waste treats waste'. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 325:116613. [PMID: 36327607 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In the post-COVID scenario, the annual increase in plastic waste has taken an upsurge due to the disposal of plastic masks, gloves and other protective equipment. To reduce the plastic load ending up in landfills and oceans or dumped at roadsides, the potential of using plastic polymers in different sectors has been investigated over the years leading to their potential application in pavement laying, concrete industry, fuel generation and production of carbon-based compounds among which activated carbons (AC) is a prime example. As one of the most recommended adsorbents for removing contaminants from water and adsorbing greenhouse gases, AC creates a potential sector for using discarded plastic to further treat pollutants and approach closer to a circular economy for plastics. This paper analyses the production process, the effect of production parameters on AC characteristics and properties that aid in adsorption. The interdependence of these factors determines the surface area, porosity, relative micropore and mesopore volume, thereby defining the utility for removing contaminant molecules of a particular size. Furthermore, this work discusses the application of AC along with a summary of the earlier works leading to the existing gaps in the research area. Production costs, formation of by-products including toxic substances and adsorbate selectivity are the major issues that have restricted the commercial application of this process towards its practical use. Research aimed at valorization of plastic waste into ACs would minimize the solid waste burden, along with treating other pollutants.
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- Roumi Bhattacharya
- Research Scholar, Civil Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology, Shibpur, India.
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Feasibility Study on the Use of Recycled Polymers for Malathion Adsorption: Isotherms and Kinetic Modeling. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13081824. [PMID: 32290629 PMCID: PMC7215715 DOI: 10.3390/ma13081824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, the use of Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and High Density Polystyrene (HDPS) was demonstrated as an alternative for the adsorption of Malathion. Adsorption kinetics and isotherms were used to compare three different adsorbent materials: PVC, HDPS, and activated carbon. The adsorption capacity of PVC was three times higher than activated carbon, and a theoretical value of 96.15 mg of Malathion could be adsorbed when using only 1 g of PVC. A pseudo first-order rate constant of 1.98 (1/h) was achieved according to Lagergren kinetic model. The adsorption rate and capacity values obtained in the present study are very promising since with very little adsorbent material it is possible to obtain high removal efficiencies. Phosphorous and sulfur elements were identified through Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis and evidenced the malathion adsorption on PVC. The characteristic spectrum of malathion was identified by the Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy analysis. The Thermogravimetric and Differential Thermal Analysis (TG/DTA) suggested that the adsorption of malathion on the surface of the polymers was mainly determined by hydrogen bonds.
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Cansado IPDP, Belo CR, Mourão PAM. Valorisation of Tectona Grandis tree sawdust through the production of high activated carbon for environment applications. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2018; 249:328-333. [PMID: 29054063 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2017] [Revised: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 10/07/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This work presents a first approach concerning the use of Tectona Grandis tree sawdust (from East Timor) for high activated carbon production, by physical activation with carbon dioxide at different temperatures. The activated carbons (AC) obtained exhibit a well-developed porous structure with a pore size distribution varying from micro to mesopores. Selected AC was successfully evaluated for pesticide removal, specific to 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid, from the liquid phase. The results presented are very promising, allowing to establish that Tectona Grandis sawdust is as an excellent precursor for the basic AC production and allow to expect good performance of theses adsorbents on the removal of a broad range of pollutants. It should also be noted that, this achievement is very relevant for developing countries, such East Timor, where Tectona Grandis sawdust is available and may constitute a source of income creating a handle to the technical and industrial development of this region.
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- Isabel Pestana da Paixão Cansado
- Centro de Química de Évora and Departamento de Química, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada and Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade de Évora - Rua Romão Ramalho n(°)59, 7000-671 Évora, Portugal.
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- Centro de Química de Évora and Departamento de Química, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada and Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade de Évora - Rua Romão Ramalho n(°)59, 7000-671 Évora, Portugal; Faculdade de Educação, Artes e Humanidades, Departamento do Ensino de Química, Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e, Rua Jacinto Cândido, Dili, Timor-Leste
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- Centro de Química de Évora and Departamento de Química, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada and Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade de Évora - Rua Romão Ramalho n(°)59, 7000-671 Évora, Portugal
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Belo CR, Cansado IPDP, Mourão PAM. Synthetic polymers blend used in the production of high activated carbon for pesticides removals from liquid phase. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2017; 38:285-296. [PMID: 27189261 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2016.1190409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2016] [Accepted: 05/11/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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For the activated carbon (AC) production, we used the most common industrial and consumer solid waste, namely polyethyleneterephthalate (PET), alone or blended with other synthetic polymer such polyacrylonitrile (PAN). By mixing PET, with PAN, an improvement in the yield of the AC production was found and the basic character and some textural and chemical properties were enhanced. The PET-PAN mixture was subjected to carbonisation, with a pyrolysis yield of 31.9%, between that obtained with PET (16.9%) or PAN (42.6%) separately. The AC revealed a high surface area (1400, 1230 and 1117 m2 g-1) and pore volume (0.46, 0.56 and 0.50 cm3 g-1), respectively, for PET, PAN and PET-PAN precursors. Selected ACs were successfully tested for 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) and diuron removal from the liquid phase, showing a higher adsorption capacity (1.7 and 1.2 mmol g-1, respectively, for MCPA and diuron) and good fits with the Langmuir (PET) and Freundlich equation (PAN and PET-PAN blend). With MCPA, the controlling factor to the adsorption capacity was the porous volume and the average pore size. Concerning diuron, the adsorption was controlled essentially by the external diffusion. A remarkable result is the use of different synthetic polymers wastes, as precursors for the production of carbon materials, with high potential application on the pesticides removals from the liquid phase.
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- Cristóvão Ramiro Belo
- a Faculdade de Educação, Artes e Humanidades, Departamento do Ensino de Química , Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e , Rua Jacinto Cândido , Díli , Timor Leste
- b Centro de Química de Évora and Departamento de Química , Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada and Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade de Évora - Rua Romão Ramalho n°59 , Évora , Portugal
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- b Centro de Química de Évora and Departamento de Química , Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada and Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade de Évora - Rua Romão Ramalho n°59 , Évora , Portugal
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- b Centro de Química de Évora and Departamento de Química , Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada and Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade de Évora - Rua Romão Ramalho n°59 , Évora , Portugal
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Porous Carbons from Plastic Waste. POROUS CARBONS – HYPERBRANCHED POLYMERS – POLYMER SOLVATION 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/12_2013_253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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