Synergetic Bioproduction of Short-Chain Fatty Acids from Waste Activated Sludge Intensified by the Combined Use of Potassium Ferrate and Biosurfactants

The synergetic effect and underlying mechanism of potassium ferrate(PF)with tea saponin(TS,a biosurfactant)in producing short chain fatty acids(SCFAs)from anaerobic fermentation of waste activated sludge(WAS)were explored in this work.Experimental results showed that 0.2 g PF(g TSS)^(-1)(total suspended solid)combined with 0.02 g TS(g TSS)^(-1) could further improve SCFAs’production,and the maximum SCFAs content reached 2008.7 mg COD L^(-1),which is 1.2 and 4.5 times higher than those with PF and TS individually added,respectively,and 5.3 times higher than that of blank WAS on Day 12.In the model substrates experiments,the degradation rates of bovine serum albumin and dextran with combination of PF and TS were 41.3%±0.1% and 48.5%±0.06%,respectively,on Day 3,which are lower than those in blank WAS(with degradation rates of 72.3%±0.5%and 90.3%±0.3%).It was revealed that the oxidative effect of PF and the solubilization of TS caused more organic matters to be dissolved out from WAS,providing a large number of biodegradable substances for subsequent SCFAs production.While WAS pretreated with the combination of PF and TS,the relative abundances of Firmicutes increased from 6.4%(blank)to 38.6%,and that of Proteobacteria decreased from 41.8%(blank)to 21.8%.The combination of PF and TS promoted the hydrolysis process of WAS by enriching Firmicutes,and then increased acetic acid production by inhibiting Proteobacteria that consumed SCFAs.Meanwhile,at the genus level,acidogenesis bacteria(e.g.,Proteiniclasticum and Petrimonas)were enriched whereas SCFAs consuming bacteria(e.g.,Dokdonella)were inhibited.

Flotation behaviors of chalcopyrite and galena using ferrate(Ⅵ) as a depressant

This paper investigated the effects of potassium ferrate(PF)on the flotation performances of chalcopyrite and galena.The flotation results showed that PF obviously depressed galena,but had little effects on the floatability of chalcopyrite within pH range of 4.0–12.0.Zeta potential tests showed that the addition of PF induced the formation of more amounts of hydrophilic species on the surface of galena under an alkaline environment.Industrial grade O-isopropyl-N-ethyl thionocarbamate(IPETC)chemically adsorbed on the surface of the PF-treated chalcopyrite and galena after its addition.Contact angle measurements showed that with the addition of PF,the contact angle of the galena surface significantly decreased compared with the chalcopyrite surface.Localized electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(LEIS)tests showed that the addition of PF increased the impedance of the galena surface.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analyses revealed that the formation of hydrophilic species,namely lead sulfite,lead hydroxide and ferric hydroxide,on the galena surface,decreased its floatability in the presence of PF,while the formation of hydrophobic species,namely copper disulfide and elemental sulfur,on the chalcopyrite surface,maintained its floatability.Finally,a descriptive model for the reaction of PF with chalcopyrite and galena was proposed.

Effects of Potassium Ferrate and Low-Temperature Thermal Hydrolysis Co-Pretreatment on the Hydrolysis and Anaerobic Digestion Process of Waste Activated Sludge

This study evaluated the effect of potassium ferrate(PF)and low-temperature thermal hydrolysis co-pretreatment on the promotion of sludge hydrolysis process and the impact on acid production in the subsequent anaerobic digestion process.The analytical investigations showed that co-pretreatment significantly facilitated the hydrolysis process of the sludge and contributed to the accumulation of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs).The pretreatment conditions under the optimal leaching of organic matter from sludge were hydrothermal temperature of 75℃,hydrothermal treatment time of 12 h,and PF dosage of 0.25 g g^(−1)TSS(total suspended solids),according to the results of orthogonal experiments.By pretreatment under proper conditions,the removal rate of soluble chemical oxygen demand(SCOD)achieved 71.8%at the end of fermentation and the removal rate of total phosphorus(TP)was 69.1%.The maximum yield of SCFAs was 750.3 mg L^(−1),7.45 times greater than that of the blank group.Based on the analysis of the anaerobic digestion mechanism,it was indicated that the co-pretreatment could destroy the floc structure on the sludge surface and improve organic matter dissolving,resulting in more soluble organic substances for the acidification process.Furthermore,microbial community research revealed that the main cause of enhanced SCFAs generation was an increase in acidogenic bacteria and a reduction of methanogenic bacteria.

Application of ferrate(VI) in the treatment of industrial wastes containing metal-complexed cyanides : A green treatment

Ferrate（VI） was employed for the oxidation of cyanide （CN） and simultaneous removal of copper or nickel in the mixed/complexed systems of CN-Cu, CN-Ni, or CN-Cu-Ni. The degradation of CN （1.00 mmol/L） and removal of Cu （0.095 mmol/L） were investigated as a function of Fe（Ⅵ） doses from 0.3-2.00 mmol/L at pH 10.0. It was found that Fe（Ⅵ） could readily oxidize CN and the reduction of Fe（Ⅵ） into Fe（Ⅲ） might serve efficiently for the removal of free copper ions. The increase in Fe（Ⅵ） dose apparently favoured the CN oxidation as well as Cu removal. Moreover, the pH dependence study （pH 10.0-13.0） revealed that the oxidation of CN was almost unaffected in the studied pH range （10.0-13.0）, however, the maximum removal efficiency of Cu was obtained at pH 13.0. Similarly, treatment was carded out for CN-Ni system having the initial Ni concentration of 0.170 mmol/L and CN concentration of 1.00 mmol with Fe（Ⅵ） dose 2.00 mmol at various pH values （10.0-12.0）. Results showed a partial oxidation of CN and partial removal of Ni. It can be observed that Fe（Ⅵ） can partially degrade the CN-Ni complex in this pH range. Further, Fe（Ⅵ） was applied for the treatment of simulated industrial waste/effluent waters treatment containing CN, Cu, and Ni.

Double catholyte electrochemical approach for preparing ferrate-aluminum: a compound oxidant-coagulant for water purification

Ferrate is an excellent water treatment agent for its multi functions in oxidation, disinfection, coagulation and adsorption, but its coagulation ability depends on its dosage and is after its oxidation. This paper focuses on preparing a new kind of ferrate combined with alum to enhance its coagulation function for water purification. An effective electrolysis reactor was designed and employed in the test. Some key parameters in the process of electrolysis concerning the preparation efficiency, such as the current density, temperature and alkalinity were also investigated. The proper conditions for ferrate alum preparation were determined. Under the condition of 5V given voltage, 6h electrolyzing interval, below 2% alum concentration (in weight), a combined liquid ferrate alum products was successfully prepared, which contained 0.0294 mol/L FeO 2- 4 and 0.0302 mol/L total soluble ferron with 2% Al 2O 3. There was no insoluble ferron produced by controlling an optimum electrochemical condition.

Preparation of CS-CMC Bipolar Membrane and its Application in Electro-generated FeO_4^(2-)

CS-CMC bipolar membrane was prepared and the cross-section photograph of CS-CMC BM was observed by SEM. FT-IR spectrum indicated that CS-CMC BM contained -N=CRH2^＋ and -COO^- functional groups. The charge density of -N--CRH2^＋ in CS membrane was about 14.13 mmol/g and the charge density of -COO in CMC membrane was about 9.01 mmol/g. The electrochemistry properties of CS-CMC BM were also studied. CS-CMC BM not only can effectively stop FeO4^2- from diffusing into the cathode chamber, but also plays an important role in the supply of OH＂ consumed during the electro-generated FeO4^2- process.

Physicochemical properties of arsenic-bearing lime-ferrate sludge and its leaching behaviors

Physicochemical properties and leaching behaviors of two typical arsenic-bearing lime?ferrate sludges(ABLFS),waste acid residue(WAR)and calcium arsenate residue(CAR),are comprehensively described.The chemical composition,morphological features,phase composition and arsenic occurrence state of WAR and CAR are analyzed by ICP?AES,SEM?EDS,XRD,XPS and chemical phase analysis.The toxicity leaching test and three-stage BCR sequential extraction procedure are utilized to investigate arsenic leaching behaviors.The results show that the contents of arsenic in WAR and CAR are2.5%and21.2%and mainly present in the phases of arsenate and arsenic oxides dispersed uniformly or agglomerated in amorphous particles.The leaching concentrations of arsenic excess119and1063times of TCLP standard regulatory level with leaching rates of47.66%and50.15%for WAR and CAR,respectively.About90%of extracted arsenic is in the form of acid soluble and reducible,which is the reason of high arsenic leaching toxicity and environmental activity of ABLFS.This research provides comprehensive information on harmless disposal of ABLFS from industrial wastewater treatment of lime?ferrate process.

Versatile Functionalization of Carbon Nanomaterials by Ferrate(Ⅵ)

As a high-valent iron compound with Fe in the highest accessible oxidation state,ferrate(VI)brings unique opportunities for a number of areas where chemical oxidation is essential.Recently,it is emerging as a novel oxidizing agent for materials chemistry,especially for the oxidation of carbon materials.However,the reported reactivity in liquid phase(H2SO4 medium)is confusing,which ranges from aggressive to moderate,and even incompetent.Meanwhile,the solid-state reactivity underlying the“dry”chemistry of ferrate(VI)remains poorly understood.Herein,we scrutinize the reactivity of K2FeO4 using fullerene C60 and various nanocarbons as substrates.The results unravel a modest reactivity in liquid phase that only oxidizes the active defects on carbon surface and a powerful oxidizing ability in solid state that can open the inert C=C bonds in carbon lattice.We also discuss respective benefit and limitation of the wet and dry approaches.Our work provides a rational understanding on the oxidizing ability of ferrate(VI)and can guide its application in functionalization/transformation of carbons and also other kinds of materials.

Study on degradation mechanism of aniline solution by potassium ferrate

研究了高铁酸钾投加量、初始pH及苯胺初始浓度对苯胺降解效果的影响。结果表明，苯胺废水的COD去除率照高铁酸钾投加量和苯胺初始浓度的增大而升高，而初始pH对COD去除率影响不明显。对高铁酸钾降解苯胺废水后的产物进行了气相色谱／质谱（GC／MS）分析，在此基础上详细探讨了高铁酸钾降解苯胺的机制。

Synthesis and Characterization of Ferrate(VI) Alkali Metal by Electrochemical Method

This works aims at preparing at room stable Na2FeO4 and tracking its degradation over time. The synthetic, during this step, was carried out by electrochemical method. The latter was given maximum focus because of its simplicity and the high degree of purity of the resulting product with respect to wet and dry method. This paper reviews the development of the electrochemical method applied to the synthesis of stable at room Na2FeO4, optimizing the parameters impacting the performance of the oxidation of iron(II) in to iron(VI) in alkaline NaOH, saturated at a temperature of 61°C and a current density of 1.4 A/dm2, in order to simplify the synthesis process, to minimize the cost and to improve the production of iron(VI) to meet the growing demand of ferrate(VI) useful for water treatment. The supervision of the degradation of synthesized Na2FeO4 shows its stability over a period of 10 months, which makes storage and transport easier. The phases obtained were characterized by IR spectrometry, X-ray, M?ssbauer, spectroscopy and thermogravimeric analysis.

Interaction mechanism of ferrate(Ⅵ) with arsenopyrite surface and its effect on flotation separation of chalcopyrite from arsenopyrite

Potassium ferrate(K_(2)FeO_(4)) was used as a novel environmental-friendly depressant,and its inhibition effect on flotation performance of arsenopyrite and chalcopyrite using potassium ethyl xanthate(PEX)as a collector was investigated by flotation experiments,contact angle measurements,adsorption measurements,localized electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(LEIS)measurements,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analyses.The results showed that K_(2)FeO_(4)strongly depressed arsenopyrite in a pH range of 4−11,and the flotation separation of chalcopyrite from arsenopyrite could be realized in the presence of 5×10^(−4)mol/L K_(2)FeO_(4)and 5×10^(−5)mol/L PEX at pH 8 or 10.In the presence of K_(2)FeO_(4) and PEX,the contact angle and the xanthate adsorption capacity of arsenopyrite decreased significantly.LEIS measurements showed that the addition of ferrate could significantly increase the impedance of the arsenopyrite surface.XPS analyses further confirmed that ferrate accelerated the oxidation of arsenopyrite surface.

Effect of Degree of ClO‾Hypochlorite on the Wet Synthesis of Ferrate (VI)

This work is a result of previously done studies on the synthesis of A2FeVIO4 wet ferrate (VI) formula, using chlorine as an oxidant. The major problem of these ferrates is related to their stability over time. This brings us to identify and optimize the critical parameters influencing the preparation of the Na2FeO4 at room stable phase with acceptable performance. The use of water bleach (hypochlorite ClO‾) at a chlorometric degree of 50°F in the synthesis of the Na2FeO4 ambient stable phase promotes the oxidation of iron (II) iron to (VI) in a concentrated NaOH alkaline medium. The synthesis reaction is in the presence of FeSO4 7H2O hydrated iron sulfate at a temperature of about 55°C in order to simplify the synthesis process, to enhance the production of the Fe (VI) and to meet the growing demand of ferrates (VI) for their interest in the treatment of water. Monitoring the degradation of synthesized Na2FeO4 shows its stability up to 12 months, which facilitates storage and transportation. The phases obtained were characterized by IR spectroscopy, and RX by UV spectrophotometer, measuring the optical density at 507 nm.

Oxidative Desulfurization of Model Sulfur Compound by Potassium Ferrate in the Presence of Phosphomolybdic Acid Catalyst

In this work, the removal of thiophene from simulated oil has been studied by using the adsorption, extraction and oxidation/adsorption methods, respectively. In the adsorptive desulfurization process, different commercial adsorbents were used to eliminate thiophene at ambient pressure and mild temperature, and the results showed that carbon powder had the best adsorption ability. In the extractive desulfurization process, the best desulfurization result was obtained when DMF is used. In the oxidative/adsorptive desulfurization procedure using synthesized potassium ferrate as the oxidant and phosphomolybdic acid solution as the catalyst, thiophene was oxidized and removed from hydrocarbons in combination with active carbon adsorption, and the residual sulfur content of simulated oil could be reduced to 15.3mg/L from the original level of 200mg/L, with the desulfurization rate reaching 92.3%.

Treatment of Phenol-Contaminated Soil by Potassium Ferrate Based on pH Control

This study aims to optimize the treatment of phenol-contaminated soil by potassium ferrate. Variations in pH value can accurately reflect the state and reaction status of the entire treatment process. Therefore, the pH value could be an important variable for optimizing the reaction conditions and achieving the automatic control of the process. About 99.89% of phenol was removed after 10 min of the pH-contxolled reaction at a rotational speed of 40-70 r/min, with the initial phenol concentration equating to 10.0 g/kg and the total water consumption reaching 2.72 L （at a soil/water ratio of 1：0.68）. The test results could provide a basis for practical application of automatic reaction control by pH value.

Electrogeneration of ferrate (Ⅵ) in low concentration NaOH solution for flow-injection-chemiluminescence detection

The possibility of direct analytical applications of ferrate（Ⅵ） solution,which was freshly electrogenerated in low-concentration NaOH electrolyte,was studied by a flow-injection-chemiluminescence（FI-CL） system.It was found that some inorganic ions, organic molecule and biomolecule could enhance the chemiluminescence emission caused by ferrate（Ⅵ）-luminol reaction.V（Ⅴ）, Ca（Ⅱ）,Mg（Ⅱ）,phloroglucinol,and bovine hemoglobin（Hb） chosen as samples were successfully detected by this developed method.The analytical characteristics of the system for the analytes determination including linear ranges,correlation coefficients, limits of detection combined with FI analysis were studied.

Preparation of Potassium Ferrate (VI) via β-Fe_2O_3

β-Fe2O3·H2O is prepared by reacting FeCl3, K2CO3, an oxidizing agent HIO4 and a metal chelating agent K3PO4 at 65~ 70℃. The prepared β-Fe2O3' H2O is introduced into the mixture of KOH, KOCl and a ferrate stabilizer KI, and reacted at room temperature for 5 h to produce a ferrate-containing cake. The cake is dried to give a water-free dried potassium ferrate (VI).

Process for the Synthesis of Ferrate (VI) Alkali Metal Dry

The iron compounds in the oxidation state (VI) have the specific advantage of being powerful oxidants and bactericides. This feature explains their particular interest in the treatment of water. The aim of this work is to prepare Na2FeO4 stable at ambient in order to optimize the key parameters influencing the performance of the oxidation of iron (II) to iron (VI), as well as to monitor its degradation over time. The synthesis of this phase has been carried out by using the dry reaction Na2O2 with Fe2O3 with a temperature of 700°C for a reaction time of 13 hours with a Na/Fe ratio of 4 to make it possible to simplify the synthesis procedure, to minimize the cost and enhance the production of iron (VI) to meet the growing demand of ferrate (VI) for its interest in water treatment. The obtained phase was characterized by UV spectrophotometer by measuring the optical density at a wavelength of 507 nm.

富里酸和Ca^(2+)共存对嗜酸性氧化亚铁硫杆菌介导生成次生高铁矿物的影响

为揭示富里酸和Ca^(2+)共存对嗜酸性氧化亚铁硫杆菌(Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans)氧化酸性矿山废水(AMD)中的Fe^(2+)和形成次生高铁矿物的影响,分析了pH、Fe^(2+)氧化率、铁沉淀率以及次生高铁矿物矿相、基团等相关指标。结果表明,Ca^(2+)确实具有提高嗜酸性氧化亚铁硫杆菌氧化Fe^(2+)的能力。低质量浓度(0.2 g/L)的富里酸对嗜酸性氧化亚铁硫杆菌活性的提高具有促进作用,高质量浓度(0.4 g/L)的富里酸具有抑制作用,而增加Ca^(2+)反过来能够减弱高浓度富里酸对嗜酸性氧化亚铁硫杆菌的抑制作用。对形成的次生高铁矿物进行X射线衍射(XRD)和傅立叶红外光谱(FTIR)分析,结果表明高浓度富里酸促进了另一次生高铁矿物草黄铁矾的生成。

高铁酸钾-过硫酸钠降解萘的效能及机理研究

为了绿色且高效地治理多环芳烃萘污染地下水,采用高铁酸钾-过硫酸钠体系降解萘,考察高铁酸钾和过硫酸钠的摩尔比、pH值和温度对萘降解效果的影响,并探究反应动力学和降解机理。研究显示,当温度为25℃,pH值为5.0,高铁酸钾和过硫酸钠的摩尔比为1∶2时,在50 min时萘最佳降解率为82.3%。采用一级反应动力学方程对萘的降解曲线进行拟合,发现其反应速率k为0.0302 min^(-1),远高于高铁酸钾体系的0.0074 min^(-1)和过硫酸钠体系的0.0034 min^(-1)的总和,表明高铁酸钾-过硫酸钠体系存在协同作用。通过对高铁酸钾-过硫酸钠体系中Fe(Ⅱ)和Fe(Ⅲ)质量浓度变化测定,显示该体系可以活化过硫酸钠且Fe(Ⅱ)和Fe(Ⅲ)质量浓度变化与萘的降解试验结果吻合。采用自由基猝灭试验和电子顺磁共振(Electron Paramagnetic Resonance,EPR)技术探究高铁酸钾-过硫酸钠体系中的活性氧化物种,发现羟基自由基(·OH)和硫酸根自由基(·SO_(4)^(-))都参与了萘的降解过程。采用气相色谱-质谱联用仪(Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry,GC-MS)分析确定了3种萘的中间产物,并提出了一种可能的降解途径。研究发现,萘在降解过程中可被转化为低毒或无毒物质,表明高铁酸钾-过硫酸钠体系对萘的降解是一个渐进降低毒性的过程,可以有效降低环境风险。总之,高铁酸钾-过硫酸钠联合体系作为一种高效的清洁技术,可为治理多环芳烃萘污染地下水提供一定的理论指导。

过一硫酸盐/高铁酸盐体系处理页岩气压裂返排液实验研究

针对高盐难降解的页岩气压裂返排液,探究过一硫酸盐(PMS)/高铁酸盐(Fe(VI))体系氧化其中有机物的可行性。对比了活化PMS的不同方式及不同氧化工艺;设计了L_(16)(4~4)正交实验优化氧化反应参数;考察了该体系在氧化的同时达到的混凝和软化效果。结果表明,PMS/Fe(VI)体系在最佳反应条件下(即PMS的浓度为1 800 mg/L,Fe(VI)浓度为1 200 mg/L,pH为5,反应温度为35℃时)TOC的去除率为46.4%,其中各因素的贡献值分别是19.34%、51.31%、15.38%、13.68%。在高效矿化有机物的同时能去除返排液中99.5%的总悬浮固体(TSS)和95.2%的Ba^(2+)。研究结果可为页岩气压裂返排液预处理工艺单元的设计和运行提供参考。