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Fdez-Sanromán A, Pazos M, Sanromán MA, Rosales E. Heterogeneous electro-Fenton system using Fe-MOF as catalyst and electrocatalyst for degradation of pharmaceuticals. Chemosphere 2023; 340:139942. [PMID: 37634590 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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In recent years, heterogeneous electro-Fenton processes have gained considerable attention as an alternative to homogeneous processes. In this context, the aim of this study is the use of a commercial iron metal-organic framework (Fe-MOF), Basolite® F-300, as a base material for the design of a heterogeneous electro-Fenton treatment system for the removal of antipyrine. Initially, the catalyst was applied as powder in aqueous solution and three key parameters of the electro-Fenton process (pH, Fe-MOF concentration and current density) were evaluated and optimized by a Central Composite Design Face Centred (CCD-FC) using antipyrine removal and energy consumption as response functions. Near complete antipyrine removal (94%) was achieved under optimal conditions: pH 3, Fe-MOF 157.78 mg/L and current density 6.67 mA/cm2, obtaining an energy consumption of 0.29 W·h per mg of antipyrine removed. Later, two electrocatalysts (Fe-MOF functionalized cathodes), prepared by different Fe-MOF immobilisation approaches (composite of carbon black/polytetrafluoroethylene or by electrospinning on Ni foam), were synthesized. Their characterisation showed notable Fe-MOF incorporation into the material and favourable properties as electrocatalysts. Both Fe-MOF functionalized cathodes were evaluated in the removal of antipyrine at different pH (acidic and natural) and current density (27.78 and 55.56 mA/cm2), achieving in the best conditions removal levels around 80% in 1 h without any operational problems. In addition, several intermediates generated during the treatment were identified and their toxicity estimated. According to the obtained results, the degradation compounds have less toxicity than the parent compounds, confirming the effectiveness of the treatment.
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- Antía Fdez-Sanromán
- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain.
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain.
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain.
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain.
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Fdez-Sanromán A, Rosales E, Pazos M, Sanromán A. One-pot synthesis of bimetallic Fe-Cu metal-organic frameworks composite for the elimination of organic pollutants via peroxymonosulphate activation. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-30026-5. [PMID: 37853214 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30026-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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A series of bimetallic of FeCu metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been synthesised using a solvothermal process by varying the ratio between the two metals. Further, the bimetallic MOF catalysts were characterised by X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and infrared spectroscopy techniques. Their catalytic properties for activation of peroxymonosulphate (PMS) have been tested by the removal of a model dye, rhodamine B. As a result, NH2-Fe2.4Cu1-MOF demonstrated the highest degradation, the effect of the ratio NH2-Fe2.4Cu1-MOF/PMS has been studied, and the main reactive species have been assessed. The application of these MOFs in powder form is difficult to handle in successive batch or flow systems. Thus, this study assessed the feasibility of growing NH2-Fe2,4Cu1-MOF on polyacrylonitrile (PAN) spheres using the one-pot solvothermal synthesis method. The optimisation of the catalytic activity of the synthesised composite (NH2-Fe2.4Cu1-MOF@PAN) has been evaluated by response surface methodology using a central composite face-centred experimental design matrix and selecting as independent variables: time, PMS concentration, and catalyst dosage. Based on the results, the optimisation of the operational conditions has been validated. At 2.5 mM PMS, 90 min, and 1.19 g·L-1 of catalyst dosage, maximum degradation (80.92%) has been achieved, which doubles the removal values obtained in previous studies with other MOFs. In addition, under these conditions, the catalyst has been proven to maintain its activity and stability for several cycles without activity loss.
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- Antía Fdez-Sanromán
- Department of Chemical Engineering, CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Campus Universitario As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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Cruz Del Álamo A, Puga A, Pariente MI, Rosales E, Molina R, Pazos M, Martínez F, Sanromán MA. Activity and stability of bifunctional perovskite/carbon-based electrodes for the removal of antipyrine by electro-Fenton process. Chemosphere 2023; 334:138858. [PMID: 37178935 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Bifunctional perovskite/carbon-black(CB)/polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE) electrodes for electro-generation and catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to oxidizing hydroxyl radicals have been fabricated. These electrodes were tested for electroFenton (EF) removal of antipyrine (ANT) as a model antipyretic and analgesic drug. The influence of the binder loading (20 and 40 wt % PTFE) and type of solvent (1,3-dipropanediol and water) was studied for the preparation of CB/PTFE electrodes. The electrode prepared with 20 wt % PTFE and water exhibited a low impedance and remarkable H2O2 electro-generation (about 1 g/L after 240 min, a production rate of ca. 6.5 mg/h·cm2). The incorporation of perovskite on CB/PTFE electrodes was also studied following two different methods: i) direct deposition on the CB/PTFE electrode surface and ii) addition in the own CB/PTFE/water paste used for the fabrication. Physicochemical and electrochemical characterization techniques were used for the electrode's characterization. The dispersion of perovskite particles in the own electrode matrix (method ii) exhibited a higher EF performance than the immobilisation onto the electrode surface (method i). EF experiments at 40 mA/cm2 and pH 7 (non-acidified conditions) showed ANT and TOC removals of 30% and 17%, respectively. The increase of current intensity up to 120 mA/cm2 achieved the complete removal of ANT and 92% of TOC mineralisation in 240 min. The bifunctional electrode also proved high stability and durability after 15 h of operation.
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- A Cruz Del Álamo
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Technology, ESCET, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28933, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
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- CINTECX, Universidad de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, Vigo, 36310, Spain
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Technology, ESCET, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28933, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
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- CINTECX, Universidad de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, Vigo, 36310, Spain
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Technology, ESCET, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28933, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
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- CINTECX, Universidad de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, Vigo, 36310, Spain
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Technology, ESCET, Rey Juan Carlos University, 28933, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
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- CINTECX, Universidad de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, Vigo, 36310, Spain.
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Puga A, Rosales E, Pazos M, Sanromán MA. Application of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) for the Synthesis of Iron Heterogeneous Catalyst: Application to Sulfamethoxazole Degradation by Advanced Oxidation Processes. Catalysts 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/catal13040679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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The development of novel approaches to the remotion of pharmaceuticals in wastewater is a subject of concern due to their effect on living beings and the environment. Advanced oxidation processes and the use of relevant catalysts are feasible treatment alternatives that require further development. The development of suitable heterogeneous catalysts is a necessity. This work proposes the synthesis of an iron catalyst in a deep eutectic solvent (Fe-DES) composed of choline chloride and citric acid, which was physically and chemically characterized using SEM-EDS and TEM, FTIR, RAMAN, XRD and XPS. The characterisation confirmed the presence of iron in the form of hematite. Fe-DES was shown to be a multipurpose catalyst that can be applied in the removal of sulfamethoxazole as a reagent in the Fenton and electro-Fenton processes and as an activator of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) processes. After testing the catalyst with the aforementioned techniques, the best result was achieved by combining these processes in an electro-PMS, with great efficiency achieved by dual activation of the PMS with the catalyst and electric field, attaining total elimination at natural pH in 90 min. Furthermore, the degradation was confirmed by the detection of short-chain carboxylic acids (oxalic, succinic, and acetic) and reduction in toxicity values. These results confirm the suitability of Fe-DES to degrade high-priority pharmaceutical compounds.
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Puga A, Meijide J, Pazos M, Rosales E, Sanromán M. Electric field as a useful tool to improve the poor adsorption affinity of pollutants on carbonaceous aerogel pellets. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Balci E, Rosales E, Pazos M, Sofuoglu A, Sanroman MA. Continuous treatment of diethyl hexyl and dibutyl phthalates by fixed-bed reactor: Comparison of two esterase bionanocomposites. Bioresour Technol 2022; 363:127990. [PMID: 36130686 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The removal of Diethyl hexyl phthalate (DEHP) and Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is of great importance due to their potential adverse effects on the environment and human health. In this study, two bionanocomposites prepared by immobilization of Bacillus subtilis esterase by crosslinking to halloysite and supported in chitosan and alginate beads were studied and proposed as a green approach. The esterase immobilization was confirmed by physical-chemical characterization. Bionanocomposite using chitosan showed the best degradation levels in batch tests attaining complete degradation of DBP and around 90% of DEHP. To determine the operational stability and efficiency of the system, two fixed bed reactors filled with both bionanocomposites were carried out operating in continuous mode. Chitosan based bionanocomposite showed the best performance being able to completely remove DBP and more than 85% of DEHP at the different flowrates. These results proved the potential of these synthesized bionanocomposites to effectively remove Phthalic Acid Esters.
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- Esin Balci
- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; Izmir Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, 35430 Urla/İzmir, Turkey
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Izmir Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, 35430 Urla/İzmir, Turkey
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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Puga A, Pazos M, Rosales E, Sanromán MA. Electro-reversible adsorption as a versatile tool for the removal of diclofenac from wastewater. Chemosphere 2021; 280:130778. [PMID: 34162091 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this study, adsorption of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as Diclofenac (DCF) on a commercial carbonaceous aerogel honeycomb monolith (NANOLIT®-NQ40) was ascertained. Based on, the overall design of an adsorption treatment should include a feasible regeneration process for the spent adsorbent. In this work, the adsorption/desorption process was ameliorated by coupling of electrochemical technology (anodic/cathodic polarisation). It was determined that the anodic polarisation enhanced the DCF removal and it was related with the applied voltage and the disposition of the electrodes into the bulk solution. Anodic polarisation at optimal conditions (voltage 0.9 V, electrodes gap 2.5 cm and electrolyte concentration higher than 1 mM) provoked an enhancement (around 30%) in the DCF adsorption rate. The spent aerogel regeneration method for the adsorbed or electro-adsorbed DCF was investigated and cathodic polarisation proved to be a viable regeneration alternative attaining the total regeneration of aerogel. The electro-desorption mechanism seemed to be linked to the generation of repulsive intermolecular forces in the aerogel surface. Finally, the sequential electro-adsorption/electro-desorption process was performed in successive cycles. The results confirmed the feasibility of this strategy, maintaining the efficiency with no structural changes in the monolith after several cycles being the electro-reversible adsorption of pollutants on aerogel a promising technology for the removal of pharmaceuticals from wastewater.
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- Antón Puga
- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain.
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Puga A, Moreira MM, Figueiredo SA, Delerue-Matos C, Pazos M, Rosales E, Sanromán MÁ. Electro-Fenton degradation of a ternary pharmaceutical mixture and its application in the regeneration of spent biochar. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Fernández-Sanromán Á, Lama G, Pazos M, Rosales E, Sanromán MÁ. Bridging the gap to hydrochar production and its application into frameworks of bioenergy, environmental and biocatalysis areas. Bioresour Technol 2021; 320:124399. [PMID: 33220547 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a facile, low-cost and eco-friendly thermal conversion process that has recently gained attention with a growing number of publications (lower 50 in 2000 to over 1500 in 2020). Despite being a promising technology, problems such as operational barriers, complex reaction mechanisms and scaling have to be solved to make it a commercial technology. To bridge this current gap, this review elaborates on the chemistry of the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass. Besides, a comprehensive overview of the influence of the HTC operational conditions (pH, temperature, water:biomass ratio, residence time and water recirculation) are discussed to better understand how hydrochar with desired properties can be efficiently produced. Large-scale examples of the application of HTC are also presented. Current applications of hydrochar in the fields of energy, biocatalysis and environment are reviewed. Finally, economic cost and future prospects are analyzed.
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- Ángel Fernández-Sanromán
- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- CINTECX, Universidade de Vigo, Grupo de Bioingeniería y Procesos Sostenibles, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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Douterelo I, Dutilh BE, Calero C, Rosales E, Martin K, Husband S. Impact of phosphate dosing on the microbial ecology of drinking water distribution systems: Fieldwork studies in chlorinated networks. Water Res 2020; 187:116416. [PMID: 33039899 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.116416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Phosphate is routinely dosed to ensure regulatory compliance for lead in drinking water distribution systems. Little is known about the impact of the phosphate dose on the microbial ecology in these systems and in particular the endemic biofilms. Disturbance of the biofilms and embedded material in distribution can cause regulatory failures for turbidity and metals. To investigate the impact of phosphate on developing biofilms, pipe wall material from four independent pipe sections was mobilised and collected using two twin-flushing operations a year apart in a chlorinated UK network pre- and post-phosphate dosing. Intensive monitoring was undertaken, including turbidity and water physico-chemistry, traditional microbial culture-based indicators, and microbial community structure via sequencing the 16S rRNA gene for bacteria and the ITS2 gene for fungi. Whole metagenome sequencing was used to study shifts in functional characteristics following the addition of phosphate. As an operational consequence, turbidity responses from the phosphate-enriched water were increased, particularly from cast iron pipes. Differences in the taxonomic composition of both bacteria and fungi were also observed, emphasising a community shift towards microorganisms able to use or metabolise phosphate. Phosphate increased the relative abundance of bacteria such as Pseudomonas, Paenibacillus, Massilia, Acinetobacter and the fungi Cadophora, Rhizophagus and Eupenicillium. Whole metagenome sequencing showed with phosphate a favouring of sequences related to Gram-negative bacterium type cell wall function, virions and thylakoids, but a reduction in the number of sequences associated to vitamin binding, methanogenesis and toxin biosynthesis. With current faecal indicator tests only providing risk detection in bulk water samples, this work improves understanding of how network changes effect microbial ecology and highlights the potential for new approaches to inform future monitoring or control strategies to protect drinking water quality.
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- I Douterelo
- Pennine Water Group, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Sir Frederick Mappin Building, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 3JD, United Kingdom.
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- Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics, Science for Life, Utrecht University, Hugo R. Kruytgebouw, Padualaan 8, 3584, CH, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Pennine Water Group, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Sir Frederick Mappin Building, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 3JD, United Kingdom
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- Pennine Water Group, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Sir Frederick Mappin Building, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 3JD, United Kingdom
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- Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Pentwyn Road, Nelson, Treharris, Mid Glamorgan CF46 6LY, United Kingdom
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- Pennine Water Group, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Sir Frederick Mappin Building, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 3JD, United Kingdom
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Acevedo-García V, Rosales E, Puga A, Pazos M, Sanromán M. Synthesis and use of efficient adsorbents under the principles of circular economy: Waste valorisation and electroadvanced oxidation process regeneration. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.116796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Ouiriemmi I, Díez AM, Rosales E, Pazos M, Sanromán MÁ. Pre-concentration by natural adsorbent as plausible tool for effective electro-Fenton removal of micropollutants. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.116676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Puga A, Rosales E, Sanromán MA, Pazos M. Environmental application of monolithic carbonaceous aerogels for the removal of emerging pollutants. Chemosphere 2020; 248:125995. [PMID: 32035381 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.125995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In this study, the performance of three commercial available monolithic carbonaceous aerogels (NQ30A, NQ60A and NQ80A) for the removal of different emerging pollutants, detected in water sources, was evaluated. More specifically, the removal of two pharmaceuticals (antipyrine and sulfamethoxazole) and an anti-fungal agent (methyl paraben), widely used in cosmetics, was studied. The NQ60A demonstrated the best adsorption characteristics and effectively adsorbed over 50 mg/g of the antipyrine and around 30 mg/g sulfamethoxazole and methyl paraben. The kinetic study of the adsorption process revealed that pseudo-first order kinetic model described very well the kinetic behaviour of the selected pollutants onto the NQ60A aerogel. After that, the regeneration of the loaded aerogel, with antipyrine alone and in presence of the other two contaminants, was evaluated. The regeneration was accomplished in two ways: (1) by using directly the loaded aerogels as cathode during the electro-Fenton treatment and (2) by its regeneration immersed in the bulk volume of electro-Fenton cell (boron doped diamond as anode and carbon felt as cathode). Both approaches can provide an effective removal of the pollutants inside the aerogel. In addition, the regenerated aerogel proved to maintain its adsorptive properties and can be successfully reused in successive cycles of adsorption-regeneration. On the basis of these promising results, it can be concluded that the proposed strategy based on aerogels adsorption and electro-Fenton regeneration is a suitable alternative for emerging pollutants removal from water streams.
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- Antón Puga
- BIOSUV Research Group, Centro de Investigación Tecnolóxico Industrial - MTI, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- BIOSUV Research Group, Centro de Investigación Tecnolóxico Industrial - MTI, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain.
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- BIOSUV Research Group, Centro de Investigación Tecnolóxico Industrial - MTI, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- BIOSUV Research Group, Centro de Investigación Tecnolóxico Industrial - MTI, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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Fdez-Sanromán A, Acevedo-García V, Pazos M, Sanromán MÁ, Rosales E. Iron-doped cathodes for electro-Fenton implementation: Application for pymetrozine degradation. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.135768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Gómez-Soto D, Galván S, Rosales E, Bienert P, Abreu I, Bonilla I, Bolaños L, Reguera M. Insights into the role of phytohormones regulating pAtNIP5;1 activity and boron transport in Arabidopsis thaliana. Plant Sci 2019; 287:110198. [PMID: 31481193 DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2019.110198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Revised: 07/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/21/2019] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Aiming to counteract B deficiency impacts, plants have developed different strategies in order to reach an optimal growth in soils with limited B availability. These include B transport mechanisms that involves a facilitated transport, via channel proteins, and a high-affinity active transport driven by borate transporters. The AtNIP5;1 channel protein is a member of Major Intrinsic Protein family which facilitates B influx into the roots under low B supply. In order to explore the phytohormone-dependent regulation of AtNIP5;1, the effects of abscisic acid (ABA), ethylene, auxins and cytokinins on the activity of AtNIP5;1 promoter were evaluated using the reporter line pNIP5;1-GUS. The results show that ABA treatment increased pAtNIP5;1 activity. Besides, a larger B uptake was found following ABA treatment under B deficiency suggesting a role of ABA inducing B uptake. The ethylene precursor 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) caused an induction of AtNIP5;1 expression although did not correlate with higher B concentrations nor with an improvement in root growth. On the contrary, auxins and cytokinins caused slight changes in pAtNIP5;1 induction. Altogether, these results show a regulatory role of phytohormones in AtNIP5;1 promoter what may affect B transport. The herein provided information may contribute to better understand the regulation of B transport in plants towards minimizing B deficiency impacts on agriculture.
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- D Gómez-Soto
- Departamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Darwin 2, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Darwin 2, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Darwin 2, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- IPK-Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, 06466, Gatersleben, Germany
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- Departamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Darwin 2, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Darwin 2, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Darwin 2, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Biología, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Darwin 2, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049, Madrid, Spain.
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Rosales E, Diaz S, Pazos M, Sanromán MA. Comprehensive strategy for the degradation of anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac by different advanced oxidation processes. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Ouiriemmi I, Rosales E, Pazos M, Gadri A, Ammar S, Sanromán MA. Towards sustainable removal of methylthioninium chloride by using adsorption-electroradical regeneration. Chemosphere 2018; 210:476-485. [PMID: 30025365 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Revised: 07/03/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The current need for effective regeneration processes to be used in valorization of spent adsorbent demands the research of novel alternative techniques such as application of Advances Oxidation Processes. In this sense, the recent application of electroradical (ER) processes turned out to be very promising in terms of the drugs degradation from different environments. Thus, in this study, harnessing of a low cost natural adsorbent, Tunisian bentonite (BE), was evaluated for the removal of a model drug such as methylthioninium chloride (MC), and then its regeneration by ER processes was demonstrated. Initially, the BE was characterized and the adsorption of the MC was studied. This process followed a pseudo-first order kinetic and Langmuir isotherm fitted well to data reaching uptake values around 145-155 mg g-1. After that, BE regeneration by an ER process such as electro-Fenton process was ascertained. Due to the high buffering capacity of the BE, the addition of citric acid (1 mM) was necessary in order to assure the acidic medium to favor the oxidation reaction. By operating under optimized experimental conditions (current intensity 300 mA, pH 3, Fe2+ (1 mM) and citric acid (1 mM)) near complete adsorbent regeneration was achieved after 300 min of treatment and the pseudo-first-order model fitted well the degradation data. Furthermore, the adsorbent was efficiently used in successive cycles of adsorption-regeneration without operational problems that proved the efficiency of this technology. From the obtained results, a side-by-side configuration was designed and simulated, confirming the viability of the design at large scale.
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- Imen Ouiriemmi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; UR Electrochimie, Matériaux et Environnement UREME (UR17ES45), Faculté des Siences de Gabès, Université de Gabès, Cité Erriadh, 6072 Gabès, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- UR Electrochimie, Matériaux et Environnement UREME (UR17ES45), Faculté des Siences de Gabès, Université de Gabès, Cité Erriadh, 6072 Gabès, Tunisia
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- UR Electrochimie, Matériaux et Environnement UREME (UR17ES45), Faculté des Siences de Gabès, Université de Gabès, Cité Erriadh, 6072 Gabès, Tunisia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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Buftia G, Rosales E, Pazos M, Lazar G, Sanromán MA. Electro-Fenton process for implementation of acid black liquor waste treatment. Sci Total Environ 2018; 635:397-404. [PMID: 29674263 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.04.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2017] [Revised: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In this work, an eco-friendly solution for the remediation of wastewater generated in the lignin recovery process from eco-industrial paper mill has been proposed in their way towards a more circular economy strategy. Thus, the application of the electro-Fenton process for the degradation of the non-recovered lignin and other organic compounds form a scarcely studied acid black liquor waste (ABLW) was successfully performed. This treatment was able to operate in a range of COD loads (0.5-19.5mgO2·L-1) showing high degradation values of the ABLW determined by the abatement of color, total phenolic content and COD. Then, the optimization of the working conditions for the design of a sustainable treatment system with optimum efficiency was carried out using a response surface methodology. The experiment carried out in the calculated optimal conditions for the electro-Fenton degradation process (current intensity 132.5mA, catalyst dosage of 0.10mM, and temperature 40°C) showed a COD removal of 74.82% and current efficiency 77.79%, close to the theoretical value predicted by the model 73.12% and 77.06%, respectively. In addition, the identification of the final products permitted to confirm the mineralization efficiency.
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- Gabriel Buftia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; Faculty of Engineering, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Calea Marasesti 157, 600115 Bacau, Romania
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Faculty of Engineering, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Calea Marasesti 157, 600115 Bacau, Romania
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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Poza-Nogueiras V, Arellano M, Rosales E, Pazos M, Sanromán MA, González-Romero E. Electroanalytical techniques applied to monitoring the electro-Fenton degradation of aromatic imidazolium-based ionic liquids. J APPL ELECTROCHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10800-018-1236-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Over the last decades, advanced oxidation processes have often been used alone, or combined with other techniques, for remediation of ground and surface water pollutants. The application of heterogeneous catalysis to electrochemical advanced oxidation processes is especially useful due to its efficiency and environmental safety. Among those processes, electro-Fenton stands out as the one in which heterogeneous catalysis has been broadly applied. Thus, this review has introduced an up-to-date collation of the current knowledge of the heterogeneous electro-Fenton process, highlighting recent advances in the use of different catalysts such as iron minerals (pyrite, magnetite or goethite), prepared catalysts by the load of metals in inorganic and organic materials, nanoparticles, and the inclusion of catalysts on the cathode. The effects of physical-chemical parameters as well as the mechanisms involved are critically assessed. Finally, although the utilization of this process to remediation of wastewater overwhelmingly outnumber other utilities, several applications have been described in the context of regeneration of adsorbent or the remediation of soils as clear examples of the feasibility of the electro-Fenton process to solve different environmental problems.
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- Verónica Poza-Nogueiras
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain.
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Poza-Nogueiras V, Arellano M, Rosales E, Pazos M, González-Romero E, Sanromán MA. Heterogeneous electro-Fenton as plausible technology for the degradation of imidazolinium-based ionic liquids. Chemosphere 2018; 199:68-75. [PMID: 29428517 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.01.174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Conventional water treatments are generally inadequate for degradation of emerging pollutants such as ionic liquids (ILs). The use of heterogeneous electro-Fenton (HEF) has attracted great interest, due to its ability to efficiently oxidize a wide range of organic pollutants operating in cycles or in continuous mode. In this study, the removal of a complex IL from the imidazolinium family (1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazolinium chloride), by means of HEF using iron alginate spheres as catalyst has been investigated, resulting in significant TOC decay after 6 h. The optimization of the key process parameters (current, IL concentration and catalyst dosage) has been performed using a Box-Behnken experimental design and achieving 76.98% of TOC abatement in 2 h of treatment. Current proved to be a crucial parameter and high catalyst dosage is required to achieve the maximum removal. In addition, an insight about the availability of iron into the reactor and the evolution of several intermediates has been carried out by employing differential pulse voltammetry on screen-printed carbon electrodes. The evolution of the different voltammetric peaks confirmed the influence of iron release, and the generation of several iron complexes has permitted the comprehension of the degradation pathway, which has been validated by chromatographic techniques.
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- V Poza-Nogueiras
- Centro de Investigación Tecnolóxico Industrial - MTI, University of Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Tecnolóxico Industrial - MTI, University of Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Tecnolóxico Industrial - MTI, University of Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Tecnolóxico Industrial - MTI, University of Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, University of Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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- Centro de Investigación Tecnolóxico Industrial - MTI, University of Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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Rosales E, Anasie D, Pazos M, Lazar I, Sanromán MA. Kaolinite adsorption-regeneration system for dyestuff treatment by Fenton based processes. Sci Total Environ 2018; 622-623:556-562. [PMID: 29223079 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.11.301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Revised: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 11/26/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The regeneration and reuse of adsorbents is a subject of interest nowadays in order to reduce the pollution and the wastes generated in the adsorption wastewater treatment. In this work, the regeneration of the spent kaolinite by different advanced oxidation processes (Fenton, electro-Fenton and electrokinetic-Fenton) was evaluated. Initially, it was confirmed the ability of a low cost clayey material, kaolinite, for the adsorption of model dye such as Rhodamine B showing Freundlich isotherm fitting. Then, the regeneration and consequent degradation of the pollutant in the adsorbent by Fenton based processes was carried out. The role of different parameters affecting the regeneration process (H2O2:Fe2+ ratio, liquid:solid ratio) were evaluated. Working at 100:1 H2O2:Fe2+ ratio and 30min near complete dye removal (around 97%) from kaolinite was obtained by Fenton treatment. After that, a two-stage treatment for adsorption-regeneration was evaluated during five treatment cycles demonstrating its viability for regeneration of the adsorbent through dye degradation. Based on the successful application of Fenton technique, the improvement of the treatment by electro-Fenton and electrokinetic-Fenton were studied for different solid:liquid ratios achieving satisfactory regeneration values.
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- Emilio Rosales
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; Faculty of Engineering, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Calea Marasesti 157, 600115 Bacau, Romania
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Faculty of Engineering, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Calea Marasesti 157, 600115 Bacau, Romania
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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Popescu M, Sandu C, Rosales E, Pazos M, Lazar G, Sanromán MÁ. Evaluation of different cathodes and reaction parameters on the enhancement of the electro-Fenton process. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2017.04.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Rosales E, Meijide J, Pazos M, Sanromán MA. Challenges and recent advances in biochar as low-cost biosorbent: From batch assays to continuous-flow systems. Bioresour Technol 2017; 246:176-192. [PMID: 28688738 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.06.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Revised: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 06/15/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Over the past few years, the increasing amount of pollutants and their diversity demand to develop versatile low-cost adsorption systems. The use of biomass feedstock such as agricultural residues, wood chips, manure or municipal solid wastes as source to produce low-cost biosorbent, and the new advances in their synthesis have encouraged remarkable efforts towards the development of biochar "on demand" in which their characteristics can be improved. This new trend opens the potential of biochar application in the removal of pollutants from wastewater, however, its use in environmental management requires the development of full-scale biosorption in engineered systems. Thus, this paper provides a brief review of recent progress in the research and practical application of biochar with a special emphasis on its potential to reduce the pollutants present in wastewater or to render them harmless. Furthermore, research gaps and uncertainties detected in their scale-up in continuous-flow systems are highlighted.
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- Emilio Rosales
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus Universitario As Lagoas - Marcosende, E-36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus Universitario As Lagoas - Marcosende, E-36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus Universitario As Lagoas - Marcosende, E-36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus Universitario As Lagoas - Marcosende, E-36310 Vigo, Spain.
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Meijide J, Rosales E, Pazos M, Sanromán MA. p-Nitrophenol degradation by electro-Fenton process: Pathway, kinetic model and optimization using central composite design. Chemosphere 2017; 185:726-736. [PMID: 28732333 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.07.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2017] [Revised: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The chemical process scale-up, from lab studies to industrial production, is challenging and requires deep knowledge of the kinetic model and the reactions that take place in the system. This knowledge is also useful in order to be employed for the reactor design and the determination of the optimal operational conditions. In this study, a model substituted phenol such as p-nitrophenol was degraded by electro-Fenton process and the reaction products yielded along the treatment were recorded. The kinetic model was developed using Matlab software and was based on main reactions that occurred until total mineralization which allowed predicting the degradation pathway under this advanced oxidation process. The predicted concentration profiles of p-nitrophenol, their intermediates and by-products in electro-Fenton process were validated with experimental assays and the results were consistent. Finally, based on the developed kinetic model the degradation process was optimized using central composite design taking as key parameters the ferrous ion concentration and current density.
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- J Meijide
- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus As Lagoas, Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus As Lagoas, Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus As Lagoas, Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus As Lagoas, Marcosende, 36310, Vigo, Spain.
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Sandu C, Popescu M, Rosales E, Bocos E, Pazos M, Lazar G, Sanromán MA. Electrokinetic-Fenton technology for the remediation of hydrocarbons historically polluted sites. Chemosphere 2016; 156:347-356. [PMID: 27183337 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.04.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Revised: 04/30/2016] [Accepted: 04/30/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The feasibility of the electrokinetic-Fenton technology coupled with surfactants in the treatment of real historically hydrocarbons polluted soils has been studied. The characterisation of these soils from Spain and Romania was performed and identified as diesel and diesel-motor oil spillages, respectively. Moreover, the ageing of the spillages produced by the soil contamination was estimated showing the historical pollution of the sites (around 11 and 20 years for Romanian and Spanish soils, respectively). An ex-situ electrochemical treatment was performed to evaluate the adequacy of surfactants for the degradation of the hydrocarbons present in the soils. It was found an enhancement in the solubilisation and removal of TPHs with percentages increasing from 25.7 to 81.8% by the presence of Tween 80 for Spanish soil and from 15.1% to 71.6% for Triton X100 in Romanian soil. Therefore, the viability of coupling enhanced electrokinetic and Fenton remediation was evaluated through a simulated in-situ treatment at laboratory scale. The results demonstrated that the addition of the selected surfactants improved the solubilisation of the hydrocarbons and influenced the electroosmotic flow with a slight decrease. The efficiency of the treatment increased for both considered soil samples and a significant degradation level of the hydrocarbons compounds was observed. Buffering of pH coupled with the addition of a complexing agent showed to be important in the treatment process, facilitating the conditions for the degradation reactions that take place into the soil matrix. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of the selected techniques for remediation of the investigated soils.
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- Ciprian Sandu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; Faculty of Engineering, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Calea Marasesti 157, 600115 Bacau, Romania
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; Faculty of Engineering, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Calea Marasesti 157, 600115 Bacau, Romania
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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- Faculty of Engineering, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau, Calea Marasesti 157, 600115 Bacau, Romania
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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Rosales E, Ferreira L, Sanromán MÁ, Tavares T, Pazos M. Enhanced selective metal adsorption on optimised agroforestry waste mixtures. Bioresour Technol 2015; 182:41-49. [PMID: 25681794 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2015.01.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2014] [Revised: 01/19/2015] [Accepted: 01/23/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The aim of this work is to ascertain the potentials of different agroforestry wastes to be used as biosorbents in the removal of a mixture of heavy metals. Fern (FE), rice husk (RI) and oak leaves (OA) presented the best removal percentages for Cu(II) and Ni(II), Mn(II) and Zn(II) and Cr(VI), respectively. The performance of a mixture of these three biosorbents was evaluated, and an improvement of 10% in the overall removal was obtained (19.25mg/g). The optimum mixture proportions were determined using simplex-centroid mixture design method (FE:OA:RI=50:13.7:36.3). The adsorption kinetics and isotherms of the optimised mixture were fit by the pseudo-first order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm. The adsorption mechanism was studied, and the effects of the carboxylic, hydroxyl and phenolic groups on metal-biomass binding were demonstrated. Finally, the recoveries of the metals using biomass were investigated, and cationic metal recoveries of 100% were achieved when acidic solutions were used.
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- Emilio Rosales
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus As Lagoas Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain; Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus As Lagoas Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus As Lagoas Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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- Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus As Lagoas Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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Ferreira L, Rosales E, Sanromán MÁ, Pazos MM. Scale-up of removal process using a remediating-bacterium isolated from marine coastal sediment. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra01888a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Nowadays, a wide variety of pollutants are discharged to different water sources and become water contaminants.
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- Laura Ferreira
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Campus As Lagoas Marcosende
- University of Vigo
- Vigo 36310
- Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Campus As Lagoas Marcosende
- University of Vigo
- Vigo 36310
- Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Campus As Lagoas Marcosende
- University of Vigo
- Vigo 36310
- Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Campus As Lagoas Marcosende
- University of Vigo
- Vigo 36310
- Spain
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San Martín M, Parra R, Rosales E, López M. Acción letal de la hiperluteinización ovárica y del exceso de progesterona sobre embriones y fetos. An Fac med 2014. [DOI: 10.15381/anales.v37i4.9562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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El exceso de progesterona y la hiperluteinización ovárica al parecer producen muerte embrionaria, no sólo en gestaciones que se inician concomitantemente al exceso endógeno o exógeno, de progesterona, sino también, en gestaciones que existían desde antes de producirse la sobretasa hormonal.
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Pazos M, Iglesias O, Gómez J, Rosales E, Sanromán M. Remediation of contaminated marine sediment using electrokinetic–Fenton technology. J IND ENG CHEM 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2012.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Iglesias O, Rosales E, Pazos M, Sanromán MA. Electro-Fenton decolourisation of dyes in an airlift continuous reactor using iron alginate beads. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2013; 20:2252-2261. [PMID: 22851224 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-012-1100-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2012] [Accepted: 07/16/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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In this study, electro-Fenton dye degradation was performed in an airlift continuous reactor configuration by harnessing the catalytic activity of Fe alginate gel beads. Electro-Fenton experiments were carried out in an airlift reactor with a working volume of 1.5 L, air flow of 1.5 L/min and 115 g of Fe alginate gel beads. An electric field was applied by two graphite bars connected to a direct current power supply with a constant potential drop. In this study, Lissamine Green B and Reactive Black 5 were selected as model dyes. Fe alginate gel beads can be used as an effective heterogeneous catalyst for the degradation of organic dyes in the electro-Fenton process, as they are more efficient than the conventional electrochemical techniques. At optimal working conditions (3 V and pH 2), the continuous process was performed. For both dyes, the degree of decolourisation increases when the residence time augments. Taking into account hydrodynamic and kinetic behaviour, a model to describe the reactor profile was obtained, and the standard deviation between experimental and theoretical data was lower than 6%. The results indicate the suitability of the electro-Fenton technique to oxidise polluted effluents in the presence of Fe alginate gel beads. Moreover, the operation is possible in a continuous airlift reactor, due to the entrapment of iron in the alginate matrix.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus As Lagoas, Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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Iglesias O, Fernández de Dios MA, Rosales E, Pazos M, Sanromán MA. Optimisation of decolourisation and degradation of Reactive Black 5 dye under electro-Fenton process using Fe alginate gel beads. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2013; 20:2172-2183. [PMID: 22733554 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-012-1035-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2012] [Accepted: 06/07/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The aim of this work was to improve the ability of the electro-Fenton process using Fe alginate gel beads for the remediation of wastewater contaminated with synthetic dyes and using a model diazo dye such as Reactive Black 5 (RB5). Batch experiments were conducted to study the effects of main parameters, such as voltage, pH and iron concentration. Dye decolourisation, reduction of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and energy consumption were studied. Central composite face-centred experimental design matrix and response surface methodology were applied to design the experiments and to evaluate the interactive effects of the three studied parameters. A total of 20 experimental runs were set, and the kinetic data were analysed using first-order and second-order models. In all cases, the experimental data were fitted to the empirical second-order model with a suitable degree for the maximum decolourisation of RB5, COD reduction and energy consumption by electro-Fenton-Fe alginate gel beads treatment. Working with the obtained empirical model, the optimisation of the process was carried out. The second-order polynomial regression model suggests that the optimum conditions for attaining maximum decolourisation, COD reduction and energy consumption are voltage, 5.69 V; pH 2.24 and iron concentration, 2.68 mM. Moreover, the fixation of iron on alginate beads suggests that the degradation process can be developed under this electro-Fenton process in repeated batches and in a continuous mode.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus As Lagoas, Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Spain
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Rosales E, Sanromán MA, Pazos M. Application of central composite face-centered design and response surface methodology for the optimization of electro-Fenton decolorization of Azure B dye. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2012; 19:1738-1746. [PMID: 22161116 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-011-0668-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2011] [Accepted: 11/14/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this work was to improve the ability of electro-Fenton technique for the remediation of wastewater contaminated with synthetic dyes using a model azo dye such as Azure B. METHODS Batch experiments were conducted to study the effects of main parameters, such as dye concentration, electrode surface area, treatment time, and voltage. In this study, central composite face-centered experimental design matrix and response surface methodology were applied to design the experiments and evaluate the interactive effects of the four studied parameters. A total of 30 experimental runs were set, and the kinetic data were analyzed using first- and second-order models. RESULTS The experimental data fitted to the empirical second-order model of a suitable degree for the maximum decolorization of Azure B by electro-Fenton treatment. ANOVA analysis showed high coefficient of determination value (R(2) = 0.9835) and reasonable second-order regression prediction. Pareto analysis suggests that the variables, time, and voltage produce the largest effect on the decolorization rate. CONCLUSION Optimum conditions suggested by the second-order polynomial regression model for attaining maximum decolorization were dye concentration 4.83 mg/L, electrode surface area 15 cm(2), voltage 14.19 V, and treatment time of 34.58 min.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Campus As Lagoas, Marcosende, Vigo, Spain
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Rosales E, Iglesias O, Pazos M, Sanromán MA. Decolourisation of dyes under electro-Fenton process using Fe alginate gel beads. J Hazard Mater 2012; 213-214:369-377. [PMID: 22381372 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2011] [Revised: 01/23/2012] [Accepted: 02/04/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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This study focuses on the application of electro-Fenton technique by use of catalytic activity of Fe alginate gel beads for the remediation of wastewater contaminated with synthetic dyes. The Fe alginate gel beads were evaluated for decolourisation of two typical dyes, Lissamine Green B and Azure B under electro-Fenton process. After characterization of Fe alginate gel beads, the pH effect on the process with Fe alginate beads and a comparative study of the electro-Fenton process with free Fe and Fe alginate bead was done. The results showed that the use of Fe alginate beads increases the efficiency of the process; moreover the developed particles show a physical integrity in a wide range of pH (2-8). Around 98-100% of dye decolourisation was obtained for both dyes by electro-Fenton process in successive batches. Therefore, the process was performed with Fe alginate beads in a bubble continuous reactor. High color removal (87-98%) was attained for both dyes operating at a residence time of 30 min, without operational problems and maintaining particle shapes throughout the oxidation process. Consequently, the stable performance of Fe alginate beads opens promising perspectives for fast and economical treatment of wastewater polluted by dyes or similar organic contaminants.
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- E Rosales
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Isaac Newton Building, Campus As Lagoas, Marcosende 36310, Vigo, Spain
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Pazos M, Rosales E, Alcántara T, Gómez J, Sanromán MA. Decontamination of soils containing PAHs by electroremediation: a review. J Hazard Mater 2010; 177:1-11. [PMID: 20006434 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.11.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2009] [Revised: 10/28/2009] [Accepted: 11/08/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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During the last years, the anthropogenic sources have contributed to organic compound penetration into the environment. One large group of persistent and toxic contaminants is the hydrophobic organic contaminants. Among them, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been recognized as a representative group of these pollutants with low solubility. In this paper, it is showed the electroremediation of soil contaminated with PAHs as an alternative, to organic compound removal. This technique, mainly used for heavy metal extraction, applies the electric current to promote the movement of contaminants. Nowadays the application of this technique alone or combined with other techniques as for example Fenton or bioremediation is taking fine results to PAHs removal. Although the PAHs soil decontamination by means of the electric field is in an initial stage, many researchers have demonstrated the treatment effectiveness. This paper describes the foremost principles to carry out the electroremediation of soils contaminated with PAHs, just like the different alternatives to improve the electroremediation of PAHs and also the new methodologies of PAHs removal by using hybrid technologies.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, E-36310 Vigo, Spain.
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Rosales E, Pazos M, Longo MA, Sanroman MA. Influence of operational parameters on electro-Fenton degradation of organic pollutants from soil. J Environ Sci Health A Tox Hazard Subst Environ Eng 2009; 44:1104-1110. [PMID: 19847700 DOI: 10.1080/10934520903005111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The combination of the Fenton's reagent with electrochemistry (the electro-Fenton process) represents an efficient method for wastewater treatment. This study describes the use of this process to clean soil or clay contaminated by organic compounds. Model soil of kaolinite clay polluted with the dye Lissamine Green B (LGB) was used to evaluate the capability of the electro-Fenton process. The effects of operating parameters such as electrode material and dye concentration were investigated. Operating in an electrochemical cell under optimized conditions while using electrodes of graphite, a constant potential difference of 5 V, pH 3, 0.2 mM FeSO(4). 7H(2)O, and electrolyte 0.1 M Na(2)SO(4), around 80% of the LGB dye on kaolinite clay was decolorized after 3 hours with an electric power consumption around 0.15 W h g(-1). Furthermore, the efficiency of this process for the remediation of a real soil polluted with phenanthrene, a typical polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, has been demonstrated.
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- E Rosales
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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Chacón L, Lainez M, Rosales E, Mercado M, Caminero JA. Evolution in the resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to anti-tuberculosis drugs in Nicaragua. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2009; 13:62-67. [PMID: 19105880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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SETTING Nicaragua, a country where the DOTS strategy has been successfully implemented since 1984. OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence and trends of Mycobacterium tuberculosis resistance to first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs. DESIGN A prospective national survey carried out in 2004 according to the standardised model developed by the World Health Organisation and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. RESULTS A total of 423 M. tuberculosis strains were studied. Among the 320 strains evaluated for initial resistance, 13.1% displayed resistance to any drug, lower than the 1998 figure of 15.6%. Overall initial resistance to isoniazid (INH), rifampicin (RMP) and multidrug resistance (MDR) was respectively 6.6%, 0.9% and 0.6%. Initial resistance was higher in older age groups. Overall acquired resistance was 35.9% (n = 103); resistance to INH was 29.3% and to RMP 8.9%, while MDR was 7.9%. The acquired MDR rate was clearly higher in Category I failures (44.4%) than in relapses (3.8%) and retrieved defaulters (2.7%). All resistance rates found in this study were lower than those detected in 1998. CONCLUSION This study shows low rates of resistance and MDR and a downward trend in all rates, undoubtedly related to the proper implementation of the National Tuberculosis Programme.
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- Departamento de Micobacterias, Centro Nacional de Diagnóstico y Referencia (CNDR), Ministerio de Salud (MINSA), Managua, Nicaragua
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The functional relationship between the ovary and immune cells is well known. The modulation of ovarian steroidogenesis in adult rats with polycystic ovary (PCO) by secretions of cultured splenocytes treated with 10 (-6) M testosterone or 10 (-6) M testosterone plus 10 (-4) M flutamide, an androgen receptor antagonist, was investigated. Polycystic ovary was induced by estradiol valerate (2 mg/rat). Polycystic ovary splenocyte secretions decreased the release of androstenedione from PCO ovaries in contrast to the effect of non-PCO splenocyte secretions. This decrease was associated with a significant decrease in androgen receptor and IL-12 mRNA expression in PCO splenocytes. When splenocytes were treated with testosterone, their conditioned media further decreased androstenedione release from the ovary and had a greater inhibitory effect on PCO ovary compared with non-PCO ovary. This effect was reversed by flutamide. Polycystic ovary splenocytes showed a decrease in IL-1 beta mRNA expression. Their secretions scarcely affected progesterone release from non-PCO ovaries but significantly stimulated progesterone release from PCO ovary by an androgen-independent mechanism. The differential steroidogenic ability of splenocyte secretions from PCO rats is associated with the IN VITRO testosterone environment. Polycystic ovary splenocytes might exert a protective action against PCO effects through their secretions by inducing a low androstenedione response from the ovary.
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- M Forneris
- Laboratorio de Biología de la Reproducción, Facultad de Química, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional de San Luis, San Luis, Argentina
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Rosales E, Fernandez-Ramirez A, Barcenas-Morales G, Montaraz-Crespo J. P1768 Pertactin evaluation as immunogen in murine model. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-8579(07)71607-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Rosales C, Abello V, Rosales E, Esguerra H, Linares A. 266: Fludarabine – oral busulfan myeloablative conditioning for allogenic peripheral stem cell transplantation. A single center experience in Colombia. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2006.12.271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Alomar D, Hodgkinson S, Abarzúa D, Fuchslocher R, Alvarado C, Rosales E. Nutritional evaluation of commercial dry dog foods by near infrared reflectance spectroscopy. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2006; 90:223-9. [PMID: 16684143 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2005.00585.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) was used to predict the nutritional value of dog foods sold in Chile. Fifty-nine dry foods for adult and growing dogs were collected, ground and scanned across the visible/NIR range and subsequently analysed for dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), crude fibre (CF), total fat, linoleic acid, gross energy (GE), estimated metabolizable energy (ME) and several amino acids and minerals. Calibration equations were developed by modified partial least squares regression, and tested by cross-validation. Standard error of cross validation (SE(CV)) and coefficient of determination of cross validation (SE(CV)) were used to select best equations. Equations with good predicting accuracy were obtained for DM, CF, CP, GE and fat. Corresponding values for and SE(CV) were 0.96 and 1.7 g/kg, 0.91 and 3.1 g/kg, 0.99 and 5.0 g/kg, 0.93 and 0.26 MJ/kg, 0.89 and 12.4 g/kg. Several amino acids were also well predicted, such as arginine, leucine, isoleucine, phenylalanine-tyrosine (combined), threonine and valine, with values for and SE(CV) (g/kg) of 0.89 and 0.9, 0.94 and 1.3, 0.91 and 0.5, 0.95 and 0.9, 0.91 and 0.5, 0.93 and 0.5. Intermediate values, appropriate for ranking purposes, were obtained for ME, histidine, lysine and methionine-cysteine. Tryptophan, minerals or linoleic acid were not acceptably predicted, irrespective of the mathematical treatment applied. It is concluded that NIR can be successfully used to predict important nutritional characteristics of commercial dog foods.
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- Instituto de Producción Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia.
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Couto SR, Rosales E, Sanromán MAA. Decolourization of synthetic dyes by Trametes hirsuta in expanded-bed reactors. Chemosphere 2006; 62:1558-63. [PMID: 16099017 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2005.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2004] [Revised: 06/16/2005] [Accepted: 06/22/2005] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The present paper studies the decolourization of different synthetic dyes (Indigo Carmine, Bromophenol Blue, Methyl Orange and Poly R-478) by the white-rot fungus Trametes hirsuta at bioreactor scale under solid-state conditions, operating with ground orange peelings as a support-substrate. Dye decolourization was performed in both batch and continuous mode. Batch cultivation led to high decolourization percentages in a short time (100% for Indigo Carmine in 3h and 85% for Bromophenol Blue in 7 h). As for continuous cultivation, different hydraulic retention times (HRT) were studied (0.8, 1, 1.5 and 3d). The highest decolourization percentages were obtained operating at a HRT of 3d, especially for the dyes Methyl Orange and Poly R-478 (81.4% and 46.9%, respectively). This is a very interesting result, since there are few studies dealing with the continuous decolourization of dyes at bioreactor scale by fungal laccases.
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- S Rodríguez Couto
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Vigo, 36200 Vigo, Spain.
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Morales A, Sordia L, Rosales E, Merino M, Saldivar D, Vidal O. The Use of Misoprostol Before Office Hysteroscopy Without Anesthesia. A Comparative Study. Fertil Steril 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.07.1224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Rosales E, Sordia L, Vazquez J, Iglesias J, Morales A, Castañeda M, Vidal O, Saldivar D, Merino M, Garcı́a M. Breast cancer in menopausal women with hormonal replacement therapy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ics.2004.05.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Guthmann JP, Calmet J, Rosales E, Cruz M, Chang J, Dedet JP. Las asociaciones de pacientes y el control de la leishmaniasis en el Perú. Rev Panam Salud Publica 1998. [DOI: 10.1590/s1020-49891998000600006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Delgadillo J, Poindron P, Krehbiel D, Duarte G, Rosales E. Nursing, suckling and postpartum anoestrus of creole goats kidding in January in subtropical Mexico. Appl Anim Behav Sci 1997. [DOI: 10.1016/s0168-1591(97)00038-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Guthmann JP, Calmet J, Rosales E, Cruz M, Chang J, Dedet JP. Patients' associations and the control of leishmaniasis in Peru. Bull World Health Organ 1997; 75:39-44. [PMID: 9141749 PMCID: PMC2486976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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American mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is an important health problem in Peru, particularly in the mountainous Cuzco Region, where 25% of all new cases reported in 1989 were located. Cases have increased considerably since the beginning of the 1980s, when large-scale seasonal migration to endemic zones occurred, particularly the forest area of Madre de Dios, following the discovery of new gold deposits there, and the deterioration in the economic situation in Peru. Following the lack of official response from the Peruvian government, hundreds of people suffering from leishmaniasis in the Cuzco area formed self-help associations with the objective of obtaining the drugs needed to treat their disease. The major achievement of this spontaneous movement, which was supported by several public and private institutions, was to encourage sick people, particularly patients with mucosal lesions, to emerge from isolation. As a result, the prevalence and incidence of the disease have now considerably decreased in the region.
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- Laboratoire d'Ecologie médicale et Pathologie parasitaire, Faculté de Médecine de Montpellier, France
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