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Mushtaq S, Jamil F, Hussain M, Inayat A, Majeed K, Akhter P, Khurram MS, Shanableh A, Kim YM, Park YK. Utilizing sludge-based activated carbon for targeted leachate mitigation in wastewater treatment. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 249:118326. [PMID: 38325784 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118326] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Activated carbon (AC) based adsorbents derived from waste sludge were utilized to remediate mixed contaminants in wastewater as an integrated waste-to-resource approach promoting a paradigm shift in management of refuse sludge and wastewater. This review specifically focuses on the remediation of constituents of landfill leachate by sludge-based activated carbon (SBAC). The adsorption effectiveness of SBAC for the exclusion of leachate characters including heavy metals, phenols, dyes, phosphates, and phosphorus were explored with regard to modifiers such as pH, temperature, properties of the adsorbent including functional groups, initial doses of absorbent and adsorbate, and duration of exposure to note the impact of each parameter on the efficiency of adsorption of the sludge adsorbent. Through the works of various researchers, it was noted that the properties of the adsorbent, pH and temperature impact the working of SBACs. The pH of the adsorbent by influencing the functional groups. Temperature was expected to have a paramount effect on the adsorption efficiency of the SBACs. The importance of the regeneration and recycling of the adsorbents as well as their leachability is highlighted. Sludge based activated carbon is recommended as a timely, resource-efficient, and sustainable approach for the remediation of wastewater.
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- Sarah Mushtaq
- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan; Biomass and Bioenergy Research Group, Sustainable Energy and Power System Research Centre, Research Institute for Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Biomass and Bioenergy Research Group, Sustainable Energy and Power System Research Centre, Research Institute for Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore, 1-km Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Environmental Engineering, University of Seoul, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea.
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Sutthasupa S, Koo-Amornpattana W, Worasuwannarak N, Prachakittikul P, Teachawachirasiri P, Wanthong W, Thungthong T, Inthapat P, Chanamarn W, Thawonbundit C, Srifa A, Ratchahat S, Chaiwat W. Sugarcane bagasse-derived granular activated carbon hybridized with ash in bio-based alginate/gelatin polymer matrix for methylene blue adsorption. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127464. [PMID: 37852399 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Sugarcane bagasse (SCB) and sugarcane bagasse ash (SCB-ash) are major agricultural residues from sugar processing industries in Thailand. In this study, SCB-derived activated carbon (SCBAC) with the optimum surface area of 489 m2/g was prepared by steam activation at 900 °C for 1 h. Hybrid granular activated carbons (GACs) were successfully developed by mixing SCBAC with bio-based polymers, alginate and gelatin, at the weight ratio of 3:1 for methylene blue (MB) adsorption. SCB-ash, which was additionally mixed in the GACs, could significantly increase compressive strength of the GACs, but decrease their surface areas and MB adsorption efficiencies. An existence of gelatin up to 30 wt% in the polymer matrix of the GACs showed a slight increase in swelling degree and iodine number, but could not enhance bead strength and MB adsorption efficiency due to its relatively lower bulk density and specific surface area. Maximum MB adsorption capacities of the GACs were found at 290-403 mg/g under this study's experimental condition. MB adsorption efficiencies at above 90 % with no deformation of all of the selected SCB hybrid GACs were finally confirmed after seven consecutive adsorption-desorption cycles using a simple regeneration with ethanol.
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- Sutthira Sutthasupa
- Division of Packaging Technology, Faculty of Agro Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand
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- Division of Environmental Engineering and Disaster Management, Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi Campus, Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand.
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Sun Y, Song X, Ma J, Yu H, Liu G, Chen F. Preparation and Characterization of a Novel Amidoxime-Modified Polyacrylonitrile/Fly Ash Composite Adsorbent and Its Application to Metal Wastewater Treatment. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:856. [PMID: 35055677 PMCID: PMC8776157 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19020856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The polyacrylonitrile/fly ash composite was synthesized through solution polymerization and was modified with NH2OH·HCl. The amidoxime-modified polyacrylonitrile/fly ash composite demonstrated excellent adsorption capacity for Zn2+ in an aqueous medium. Fourier transform-Infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, nitrogen adsorption, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy were used to characterize the prepared materials. The results showed that the resulting amidoxime-modified polyacrylonitrile/fly ash composite was able to effectively remove Zn2+ at pH 4-6. Adsorption of Zn2+ was hindered by the coexisting cations. The adsorption kinetics of Zn2+ by Zn2+ followed the pseudo-second order kinetic model. The adsorption process also satisfactorily fit the Langmuir model, and the adsorption process was mainly single layer. The Gibbs free energy ΔG0, ΔH0, and ΔS0 were negative, indicating the adsorption was a spontaneous, exothermic, and high degree of order in solution system.
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- Yan Sun
- School of Public Administration, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; (Y.S.); (X.S.); (J.M.)
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- School of Public Administration, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; (Y.S.); (X.S.); (J.M.)
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- School of Public Administration, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; (Y.S.); (X.S.); (J.M.)
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- School of Public Policy, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221043, China;
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- Geospatial Science, School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne 3000, Australia;
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- School of Public Administration, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China; (Y.S.); (X.S.); (J.M.)
- School of Public Policy, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221043, China;
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Jjagwe J, Olupot PW, Menya E, Kalibbala HM. Synthesis and Application of Granular Activated Carbon from Biomass Waste Materials for Water Treatment: A Review. JOURNAL OF BIORESOURCES AND BIOPRODUCTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jobab.2021.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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