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Zhang Y, Xiao YF, Xu GS, Xu MD, Wang DC, Jin Z, Liu JQ, Yang LL. Preparation of basic magnesium carbonate nanosheets modified pumice and its adsorption of heavy metals. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:111137-111151. [PMID: 37801248 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30023-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
Abstract
Heavy metal pollution in wastewater poses a grave danger to the environment and the human body. Pumice is a mineral with abundant reserves and low prices, and its prospect of heavy metal adsorbent is very broad. In this work, we modified pumice with basic magnesium carbonate nanosheets by a convenient hydrothermal synthesis. The adsorption capacity of heavy metals is greatly improved. The effects of different pH and adsorption dosages are investigated. All the optimum pH values for Cu2+, Pb2+, and Cd2+ are 5. The adsorption of three kinds of ions conforms to the quasi-second-order adsorption kinetics model. The theoretical adsorption capacities of Cu2+, Pb2+, and Cd2+, which are calculated by the Langmuir model, are 235.29 mg/L, 595.24 mg/L, and 370.34 mg/L, respectively. The adsorption of Cu2+ and Cd2+ fit the Langmuir model better. The Freundlich model is fitted well with the adsorption of Pb2+. In the experiment simulating real wastewater, the adsorption capacity of heavy metals is not affected. It also shows good reusability in three regeneration cycles. And Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2·4H2O@pumice adsorption column showed the good removal efficiency of three heavy metals at different concentrations and different spatial velocities in the column experiment. Thus, it is believed that the Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2·4H2O@pumice is a promising adsorbent for the efficient removal of heavy metals.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yong Zhang
- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Anhui JianZhu University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Advanced Building Materials Engineering Laboratory, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Anhui JianZhu University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China
- Anhui Advanced Building Materials Engineering Laboratory, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Anhui JianZhu University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China.
- Anhui Advanced Building Materials Engineering Laboratory, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China
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Accessing Metals from Low-Grade Ores and the Environmental Impact Considerations: A Review of the Perspectives of Conventional versus Bioleaching Strategies. MINERALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/min12050506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Mining has advanced primarily through the use of two strategies: pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. Both have been used successfully to extract valuable metals from ore deposits. These strategies, without a doubt, harm the environment. Furthermore, due to decades of excessive mining, there has been a global decline in high-grade ores. This has resulted in a decrease in valuable metal supply, which has prompted a reconsideration of these traditional strategies, as the industry faces the current challenge of accessing the highly sought-after valuable metals from low-grade ores. This review outlines these challenges in detail, provides insights into metal recovery issues, and describes technological advances being made to address the issues associated with dealing with low-grade metals. It also discusses the pragmatic paradigm shift that necessitates the use of biotechnological solutions provided by bioleaching, particularly its environmental friendliness. However, it goes on to criticize the shortcomings of bioleaching while highlighting the potential solutions provided by a bespoke approach that integrates research applications from omics technologies and their applications in the adaptation of bioleaching microorganisms and their interaction with the harsh environments associated with metal ore degradation.
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