A novel carbonaceous adsorbent for heavy metal removal was prepared from raw coal by one-step simple sulfur impregnation using K2S. Raw coal was mixed with K2S powder and then heated at 800℃ for 30 min in nitrogen to...A novel carbonaceous adsorbent for heavy metal removal was prepared from raw coal by one-step simple sulfur impregnation using K2S. Raw coal was mixed with K2S powder and then heated at 800℃ for 30 min in nitrogen to produce K2S char. The sulfur content and form in K2S char were determined, and the ability of K2S char to adsorb Zn^2+, Cd^2+ and Pb^2+ was examined. The K2S impregnation was effective at impregnating sulfur into coal, especially in the form of elemental, thiophenic and sulfatic sulfur. The sulfur content of K2S char was higher than those of raw coal and pyrolysis char. The Zn^2+ removal in 2.4 mmol/L of Zn^2+ solution by K2S char was higher than raw coal with the removal rate of 100%. K2S char adsorbed Pb^2+ and Cd^2+ in 24 mmol/L of Pb^2+ and Cd^2+ solution with the removal rate of 97% and 35%, respectively. The elution extents of adsorbed Pb^2+ and Cd^2+ were zero in distilled water and 27% in 0.1 mol/L HCl solution. These results indicated that an effective adsorbent for heavy metal ions was prepared from coal using K2S sulfur impregnation, and that the adsorbed metals were strongly retained in K2S char.展开更多
Spherical flower-like Mg(OH)_(2) was fabricated from MgSO_(4) effluent and its adsorption performance for heavy metal ions was evaluated.The appropriate fabrication conditions are as follows:Mg^(2+)/NH4OH molar ratio ...Spherical flower-like Mg(OH)_(2) was fabricated from MgSO_(4) effluent and its adsorption performance for heavy metal ions was evaluated.The appropriate fabrication conditions are as follows:Mg^(2+)/NH4OH molar ratio of 1:0.5,temperature of 120°C and time of 1 h at Mg^(2+)concentration of 2 mol/L.Spherical flower-like Mg(OH)_(2) composed of ultra-thin sheets exhibits an excellent adsorption ability for Ni^(2+),Cu^(2+),Zn^(2+),Pb^(2+),Fe^(3+)and Co^(2+),and the adsorption reaches the equilibrium in 6 min.The maximum adsorption capacities of the studied heavy metal ions onto Mg(OH)_(2) at 20°C are 58.55,85.84,44.94,485.44,625.00 and 27.86 mg/g,respectively.The adsorption is well fitted by the Langmuir model,indicating that the adsorption is monolayer.The adsorption kinetics follows the pseudo-second-order model.Chemisorption is the operative mechanism.Spherical flower-like Mg(OH)_(2) is a qualified candidate for heavy metal ions removal.展开更多
Extraction of heavy metal ions from solid matrix by means of an incorporation of chelating agents with supercritical carbon dioxide(scCO2) was investigated experimentally. Four commercially available chelating agent...Extraction of heavy metal ions from solid matrix by means of an incorporation of chelating agents with supercritical carbon dioxide(scCO2) was investigated experimentally. Four commercially available chelating agents, diethylammonium diethyldithiocarbamate(Et2NH2DDC), trifluoroacetylacetone(TFA), hexafluoroacetylacetone(HFA) and thenoyltrifluoroacetone(TTA) were tested. The extraction experiments were conducted at 50 °C and 1.39×107― 2.80×107 Pa. According to the experimental results, for the extraction of Cu2+, all the chelating agents investigated here are effective. For other metal ions, such as Pb2+, Ni2+ and Cd2+, Et2NH2DDC exhibited a better extraction result, while other chelating agents were less effective. This investigation is expected to provide a tentative evaluation on the scCO2-based metal extraction from solid media.展开更多
The extensive application of TiO_(2)nanoparticles(NPs)highlights the importance of investigating their influence on aquatic systems.In this work,the effect of TiO_(2)NPs on heavy metals speciation was studied on a lab...The extensive application of TiO_(2)nanoparticles(NPs)highlights the importance of investigating their influence on aquatic systems.In this work,the effect of TiO_(2)NPs on heavy metals speciation was studied on a lab scale.For this goal,a series of aquaria containing water,sediment,and TiO_(2)NPs with various concentrations were set up.The study results revealed that TiO_(2)NPs caused(copper)Cu,(mercury)Hg,(titanium)Ti,and(zinc)Zn to be adsorbed by sediments in the forms of exchangeable and Fe-Mn species.According to measurements,30μg/L of TiO_(2)NPs made Cu,Hg,Ti and Zn concentration in the water column decreased from 33,1.14,20,and 32 to 4,0.58,3,and 22.3μg/L,respectively.Manganese(Mn)was also adsorbed by sediment,and in all experiments,its concentration in the water column reduced from 44 to about 20μg/L.Due to the photocatalytic capacity of TiO_(2)NPs,arsenic(As)concentration in the water column increased from 0 to 8.7μg/L with the introduction of30μg/L of TiO_(2)NPs.The sequential extraction results showed that in all experiments,concentrations of lead(Pb),nickel(Ni),and cobalt(Co)remained constant in different chemical species of sediment,which meant conservative behavior of them in presence of TiO_(2)NPs.In addition,a remarkable change was observed in water quality parameters such as ORP,TDS,TOC,BOD,NO3’and PO_(4)after the introduction of TiO_(2)NPs to aquaria.The reason behind these changes could be related to the decomposition of sediment organic content by TiO_(2)NPs.展开更多
Photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) by TiO2 suspension has been studied with the purpose of removing the toxic and carcinogenic Cr(VI) ions from water. The photocatalytic reduction was carried out in batch reactor,...Photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) by TiO2 suspension has been studied with the purpose of removing the toxic and carcinogenic Cr(VI) ions from water. The photocatalytic reduction was carried out in batch reactor, in which the influences of the presence ofmalonic and oxalic acids as well as of iron and lead ions on the degree of the reduction have been systematically evaluated. The results of the research indicated that the presence of malonic and oxalic acids with increasing concentration can improve the photoreduction. The increase in the Cr(V1) photoreduction is due to OH radical capturing by the organic acids so that it prevents the recombination of the OH radical and the free electron, and therefore can provide enough electron supply for Cr(VI) photoreduction. The effectiveness of Cr(VI) photoreduction is also enhanced by the addition of increasing concentration of both Fe(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ) ions through synergic effect. It is also found that the degree of the photopreduction is strongly influenced by solution acidity and the most effective Cr(VI) photoreduction is obtained at lower pH than 5, either in the absence or presence of the organic acids and the heavy metal ions.展开更多
Recently, Hsieh and Horng [1] published the paper entitled as above. In section 3 results and discussion, the authors mentioned the first and the second order kinetic models without any quotations. In fact these two k...Recently, Hsieh and Horng [1] published the paper entitled as above. In section 3 results and discussion, the authors mentioned the first and the second order kinetic models without any quotations. In fact these two kinetic models have been published [2-5]. In order to distinguish a kinetics model based on the ad- sorption capacity of a solid from the one based on the concentration of a solution, Lagergren's first-order rate equation has been called pseudo-first-order [6-7]. The Lagergren's equation has been widely cited, but there are far more mistakes made in the quotation and in the reference section of papers, including the title, the author's name, journal title, year of publishing, volume, and page number [3]. In addition, the second order kinetic expression for the adsorption systems of divalent metal ions using sphagnum moss peat has been reported by Ho [8].展开更多
文摘A novel carbonaceous adsorbent for heavy metal removal was prepared from raw coal by one-step simple sulfur impregnation using K2S. Raw coal was mixed with K2S powder and then heated at 800℃ for 30 min in nitrogen to produce K2S char. The sulfur content and form in K2S char were determined, and the ability of K2S char to adsorb Zn^2+, Cd^2+ and Pb^2+ was examined. The K2S impregnation was effective at impregnating sulfur into coal, especially in the form of elemental, thiophenic and sulfatic sulfur. The sulfur content of K2S char was higher than those of raw coal and pyrolysis char. The Zn^2+ removal in 2.4 mmol/L of Zn^2+ solution by K2S char was higher than raw coal with the removal rate of 100%. K2S char adsorbed Pb^2+ and Cd^2+ in 24 mmol/L of Pb^2+ and Cd^2+ solution with the removal rate of 97% and 35%, respectively. The elution extents of adsorbed Pb^2+ and Cd^2+ were zero in distilled water and 27% in 0.1 mol/L HCl solution. These results indicated that an effective adsorbent for heavy metal ions was prepared from coal using K2S sulfur impregnation, and that the adsorbed metals were strongly retained in K2S char.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51774070 and 52004165)the Science and Technology Project of Yunnan Province, China (No. 202101AS070029)
文摘Spherical flower-like Mg(OH)_(2) was fabricated from MgSO_(4) effluent and its adsorption performance for heavy metal ions was evaluated.The appropriate fabrication conditions are as follows:Mg^(2+)/NH4OH molar ratio of 1:0.5,temperature of 120°C and time of 1 h at Mg^(2+)concentration of 2 mol/L.Spherical flower-like Mg(OH)_(2) composed of ultra-thin sheets exhibits an excellent adsorption ability for Ni^(2+),Cu^(2+),Zn^(2+),Pb^(2+),Fe^(3+)and Co^(2+),and the adsorption reaches the equilibrium in 6 min.The maximum adsorption capacities of the studied heavy metal ions onto Mg(OH)_(2) at 20°C are 58.55,85.84,44.94,485.44,625.00 and 27.86 mg/g,respectively.The adsorption is well fitted by the Langmuir model,indicating that the adsorption is monolayer.The adsorption kinetics follows the pseudo-second-order model.Chemisorption is the operative mechanism.Spherical flower-like Mg(OH)_(2) is a qualified candidate for heavy metal ions removal.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.20776066, 20976079)
文摘Extraction of heavy metal ions from solid matrix by means of an incorporation of chelating agents with supercritical carbon dioxide(scCO2) was investigated experimentally. Four commercially available chelating agents, diethylammonium diethyldithiocarbamate(Et2NH2DDC), trifluoroacetylacetone(TFA), hexafluoroacetylacetone(HFA) and thenoyltrifluoroacetone(TTA) were tested. The extraction experiments were conducted at 50 °C and 1.39×107― 2.80×107 Pa. According to the experimental results, for the extraction of Cu2+, all the chelating agents investigated here are effective. For other metal ions, such as Pb2+, Ni2+ and Cd2+, Et2NH2DDC exhibited a better extraction result, while other chelating agents were less effective. This investigation is expected to provide a tentative evaluation on the scCO2-based metal extraction from solid media.
文摘The extensive application of TiO_(2)nanoparticles(NPs)highlights the importance of investigating their influence on aquatic systems.In this work,the effect of TiO_(2)NPs on heavy metals speciation was studied on a lab scale.For this goal,a series of aquaria containing water,sediment,and TiO_(2)NPs with various concentrations were set up.The study results revealed that TiO_(2)NPs caused(copper)Cu,(mercury)Hg,(titanium)Ti,and(zinc)Zn to be adsorbed by sediments in the forms of exchangeable and Fe-Mn species.According to measurements,30μg/L of TiO_(2)NPs made Cu,Hg,Ti and Zn concentration in the water column decreased from 33,1.14,20,and 32 to 4,0.58,3,and 22.3μg/L,respectively.Manganese(Mn)was also adsorbed by sediment,and in all experiments,its concentration in the water column reduced from 44 to about 20μg/L.Due to the photocatalytic capacity of TiO_(2)NPs,arsenic(As)concentration in the water column increased from 0 to 8.7μg/L with the introduction of30μg/L of TiO_(2)NPs.The sequential extraction results showed that in all experiments,concentrations of lead(Pb),nickel(Ni),and cobalt(Co)remained constant in different chemical species of sediment,which meant conservative behavior of them in presence of TiO_(2)NPs.In addition,a remarkable change was observed in water quality parameters such as ORP,TDS,TOC,BOD,NO3’and PO_(4)after the introduction of TiO_(2)NPs to aquaria.The reason behind these changes could be related to the decomposition of sediment organic content by TiO_(2)NPs.
文摘Photocatalytic reduction of Cr(VI) by TiO2 suspension has been studied with the purpose of removing the toxic and carcinogenic Cr(VI) ions from water. The photocatalytic reduction was carried out in batch reactor, in which the influences of the presence ofmalonic and oxalic acids as well as of iron and lead ions on the degree of the reduction have been systematically evaluated. The results of the research indicated that the presence of malonic and oxalic acids with increasing concentration can improve the photoreduction. The increase in the Cr(V1) photoreduction is due to OH radical capturing by the organic acids so that it prevents the recombination of the OH radical and the free electron, and therefore can provide enough electron supply for Cr(VI) photoreduction. The effectiveness of Cr(VI) photoreduction is also enhanced by the addition of increasing concentration of both Fe(Ⅲ) and Pb(Ⅱ) ions through synergic effect. It is also found that the degree of the photopreduction is strongly influenced by solution acidity and the most effective Cr(VI) photoreduction is obtained at lower pH than 5, either in the absence or presence of the organic acids and the heavy metal ions.
文摘Recently, Hsieh and Horng [1] published the paper entitled as above. In section 3 results and discussion, the authors mentioned the first and the second order kinetic models without any quotations. In fact these two kinetic models have been published [2-5]. In order to distinguish a kinetics model based on the ad- sorption capacity of a solid from the one based on the concentration of a solution, Lagergren's first-order rate equation has been called pseudo-first-order [6-7]. The Lagergren's equation has been widely cited, but there are far more mistakes made in the quotation and in the reference section of papers, including the title, the author's name, journal title, year of publishing, volume, and page number [3]. In addition, the second order kinetic expression for the adsorption systems of divalent metal ions using sphagnum moss peat has been reported by Ho [8].