Cascade sulfidation and separation of copper and arsenic from acidic wastewater via gas-liquid reaction

Copper and arsenic in acidic wastewater were separated by cascade sulfidation followed by replacement of arsenic in theprecipitates by copper in the solution which was realized by recycling precipitates obtained in the first stage into the initial solution.The effects of reaction time,temperature and H2S dosage on copper and arsenic removal efficiencies as well as the effects of solid-toliquidratio,time and temperature on the replacement of arsenic by copper were investigated.With20mmol/L H2S at50°C within0.5min,more than80%copper and nearly20%arsenic were precipitated.The separation efficiencies of copper and arsenic werehigher than99%by the replacement reaction between arsenic and copper ions when solid-to-liquid ratio was more than10%at20°Cwithin10min.CuS was the main phases in precipitate in which copper content was63.38%in mass fraction.

Defects‑Rich Heterostructures Trigger Strong Polarization Coupling in Sulfides/Carbon Composites with Robust Electromagnetic Wave Absorption

Defects-rich heterointerfaces integrated with adjustable crystalline phases and atom vacancies,as well as veiled dielectric-responsive character,are instrumental in electromagnetic dissipation.Conventional methods,however,constrain their delicate constructions.Herein,an innovative alternative is proposed:carrageenan-assistant cations-regulated(CACR)strategy,which induces a series of sulfides nanoparticles rooted in situ on the surface of carbon matrix.This unique configuration originates from strategic vacancy formation energy of sulfides and strong sulfides-carbon support interaction,benefiting the delicate construction of defects-rich heterostructures in M_(x)S_(y)/carbon composites(M-CAs).Impressively,these generated sulfur vacancies are firstly found to strengthen electron accumulation/consumption ability at heterointerfaces and,simultaneously,induct local asymmetry of electronic structure to evoke large dipole moment,ultimately leading to polarization coupling,i.e.,defect-type interfacial polarization.Such“Janus effect”(Janus effect means versatility,as in the Greek two-headed Janus)of interfacial sulfur vacancies is intuitively confirmed by both theoretical and experimental investigations for the first time.Consequently,the sulfur vacancies-rich heterostructured Co/Ni-CAs displays broad absorption bandwidth of 6.76 GHz at only 1.8 mm,compared to sulfur vacancies-free CAs without any dielectric response.Harnessing defects-rich heterostructures,this one-pot CACR strategy may steer the design and development of advanced nanomaterials,boosting functionality across diverse application domains beyond electromagnetic response.

Hydrogen sulfide reduces oxidative stress in Huntington's disease via Nrf2

The pathophysiology of Huntington's disease involves high levels of the neurotoxin quinolinic acid. Quinolinic acid accumulation results in oxidative stress, which leads to neurotoxicity. However, the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which quinolinic acid contributes to Huntington's disease pathology remain unknown. In this study, we established in vitro and in vivo models of Huntington's disease by administering quinolinic acid to the PC12 neuronal cell line and the striatum of mice, respectively. We observed a decrease in the levels of hydrogen sulfide in both PC12 cells and mouse serum, which was accompanied by down-regulation of cystathionine β-synthase, an enzyme responsible for hydrogen sulfide production. However, treatment with NaHS(a hydrogen sulfide donor) increased hydrogen sulfide levels in the neurons and in mouse serum, as well as cystathionine β-synthase expression in the neurons and the mouse striatum, while also improving oxidative imbalance and mitochondrial dysfunction in PC12 cells and the mouse striatum. These beneficial effects correlated with upregulation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 expression. Finally, treatment with the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2inhibitor ML385 reversed the beneficial impact of exogenous hydrogen sulfide on quinolinic acid-induced oxidative stress. Taken together, our findings show that hydrogen sulfide reduces oxidative stress in Huntington's disease by activating nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2,suggesting that hydrogen sulfide is a novel neuroprotective drug candidate for treating patients with Huntington's disease.

Influence of low-temperature sulfidation on the structure of ZnS thin films

ZnS thin films were prepared by sulfuring zinc thin films at different sulfuration temperatures. The crystal structure,surface morphology, defects, and optical properties of the thin films were characterized by x-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), positron annihilation Doppler broadening, and UV-Vis spectrophotometer, respectively.It was found that the(200)-plane preferred orientation of the ZnS thin films changed to(111)-plane with increasing sulfidation temperature. Moreover, a number of large holes were generated at 420?C and eliminated at 440?C. The concentration of defects was lowest when the sulfuration temperature was 440?C. The optical transmission of all samples was maintained at 60%–80% in the wavelength range of 400 nm–800 nm, and the band energy of the ZnS thin films was approximately3.5 e V for all treatment temperatures except 430?C.

Separation of arsenic and antimony from dust with high content of arsenic by a selective sulfidation roasting process using sulfur

The separation of arsenic and antimony from dust with high content of arsenic was conducted via a selective sulfidation roasting process.The factors such as roasting temperature,roasting time,sulfur content and nitrogen flow rate were investigated using XRD,EPMA and SEM-EDS.In a certain range,the sulfur addition has an active effect on the arsenic volatilization because the solid solution phase（（Sb,As）2O3）in the dust can be destroyed after the Sb component in it being vulcanized to Sb2S3 and this generated As2O3 continues to volatile.In addition,an amorphization reaction between As2O（3 ）and Sb2O（3 ）is hindered through the sulfidation of Sb2O3,which is also beneficial to increasing arsenic volatilization rate.The results show that volatilization rates of arsenic and antimony reach 95.36%and only 9.07%,respectively,under the optimum condition of roasting temperature of 350℃,roasting time of 90 min,sulfur content of 22%and N2 flow rate of 70 m L/min.In addition,the antimony in the residues can be reclaimed through a reverberatory process.

Sulfidation roasting of zinc leaching residue with pyrite for recovery of zinc and iron

Zinc leaching residue(ZLR) contains high content of valuable metals such as zinc and iron. However, zinc and iron mainly exist in the form of zinc ferrite, which are difficult to separate and recover. This study proposed a new process involving sulfidation roasting, magnetic separation and flotation to recover zinc and iron in ZLR. Through sulfidation roasting of ZLR with pyrite, zinc and iron were converted into ZnS and Fe3 O4. The effects of pyrite dosage, roasting temperature and roasting time on the sulfidation of zinc in ZLR were investigated. The results showed that the sulfidation percentage of zinc reached 91.8% under the optimum condition. Besides, it was found that ball-milling was favorable for the separation and recovery of zinc and iron in sulfidation products. After ball-milling pretreatment, iron and zinc were enriched from sulfidation products by magnetic separation and flotation. The grade of iron in magnetic concentrates was 52.3% and the grade of zinc in flotation concentrates was 31.7%, which realized the recovery of resources.

THE SULFIDATION/OXIDATION RESISTANCE OF TWO Ni-Cr-Al-Y ALLOYS AT 700℃

The high temperature corrosion resistance of Ni-25.9Cr-13.5Al-1.2Y-0.6Si and Ni-10.2Co-12.4Cr16.0Al-0.5Y-0.2Hf alloys was assessed in sulfidation/oxidation envi-ronments. In the environment with a sulfur partial pressure of 1Pa. and an oxygenpartial pressure of 10^(-19)Pa, both these alloys exhibited three distinct stages in theweight gain-time curve when tested at 700℃. In the initial stage, selective sulfidationof Cr suppressed the formation of the other metal sulfides, resulting in lower weightgains. In the transient stage, breakdown and cracking of Cr sulfides and insufficientconcentration of Cr at the outer zone led to the rapid formation of Ni sulfides anda rapid increase in weight. In the steady-state stage, corrosion was controlled by thediffusion of anions and/or cations, which led to a parabolic rate law.

Sulfidation mechanism of cerussite in the presence of sulphur at high temperatures

In this paper,sulfidation mechanism of cerussite in the presence of sulphur at high temperatures was investigated based on micro-flotation,X-ray powder diffractometry(XRD),electron probe microanalysis(EPMA)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS).The micro-flotation test results showed that flotation recovery of the treated cerussite increased to above 80%under a suitable flotation condition.It was found that the S/PbCO3 mole ratio and pH obviously affected flotation recovery.XRD analysis results confirmed that the cerussite was decomposed into massicot and then was transformed into mainly PbS and PbO·PbSO4 after sulfidation roasting.EPMA analysis results demonstrated that surface of the obtained massicot was smooth,but surface of the artificial galena was rough and even porous.Content of oxygen decreased,whereas content of sulphur increased with an increase in the S/PbCO3 mole ratio.XPS analysis results revealed that various lead-bearing species,including mainly PbS,PbSO4 and PbO·PbSO4,were generated at the surface.Formation of PbS was advantageous to flotation of the treated cerussite.Based on these results,a reaction model of the cerussite sulfurized with sulphur was proposed.

Recovery of Zn, Pb, Fe and Si from a low-grade mining ore by sulfidation roasting-beneficiation-leaching processes

To recover Zn, Pb, Fe and Si from a low-grade mining ore in the Lanping basin, Yunnan Province, China, a novel technology using the roasting with pyrite and carbon followed by beneficiation and hydrochloric acid leaching was proposed. Firstly, several factors such as pyrite dosage, roasting temperature, carbon powder dosage, holding time and particle size affecting on the flotation performance of Zn(Pb) and magnetic separation performance of Fe were simultaneously examined and the optimum process parameters were determined. A flotation concentrate, containing 17.46% Zn and 3.93% Pb, was obtained, and the Zn and Pb recoveries were 86.04% and 69.08%, respectively. The obtained flotation tailing was concentrated by a low-intensity magnetic separator. The grade of iron increased from 5.45% to 43.45% and the recovery of iron reached 64.87%. Hydrochloric acid leaching was then carried out for the magnetic separation tailing and a raw quartz concentrate containing 81.05% SiO2 was obtained. To further interpret the sulfidation mechanism of smithsonite, surface morphology and component of the sample before and after reactions were characterized by XRD and EPMA-EDS. The aim was to achieve the comprehensive utilization of the low-grade mining ore.

SULFIDATION OF Co-15wt%Y ALLOY IN H_2-H_2S MIXTURES AT 600-800℃

The corrosion properties of a Co-15wt% Y alloy were studied in H_2-H_2S mixtures under a sulfur pressure of 10-3 Pa at 600-800℃ and of 10-2 Pa at 800℃ to examine the effect of Y on the resistance of pure cobalt to sulfur attack at high temperatures.The alloy is nearly single-phase.containing mostly the intermetallic compound Co17Y2 plus a little amount of the solid solution of Y in cobalt.At 600-700℃ and at 800℃ under 10-2 Pa of S2 the alloy forms multi-layered scales consisting of an outer region of pure cobalt sulfide,an intermediate region of a mixture of the sulfides of the two metals and finally an innermost layer of a mixture of yttrium sulfide with metal cobalt.At 800℃ under 10-3Pa of S2,below the dissociation pressure of cobalt sulfide, the alloy forms only a single layer composed of a mixture of metallic cobalt with yttrium sulfide.Pure Y produces only the oxysulfide Y2O2S, as a result of the good stability of this compound and of the presence of some impurities in the gas mixtures used The corrosion kinetics is generally rather complex and irregular except al 800℃under 10-3 Pa of S2.The addition of yttrium always reduces the sulfidation rate of cobalt, even though the formation of a continuous protective external layer of yttrium sulfide is never achieved.The internal sulfidation of Y in Co-15% Y is not associated with a depletion of Y in the alloy.This kind of diffusionless internal attack is typical of alloys with a very small solubility of the most reactive component Y in the base metal A.which restricts severely the Y flux from the alloy towards the alloy-scale interface.

Study on Sulfidation Degree and Morphology of MoS_2 Catalyst Derived from Various Molybdate Precursors

The MoS_2 catalysts were prepared from various molybdate precursors including inorganic and organic molybdate compounds. The sulfidation degree and morphology of active phases of MoS_2 activated by various molybdate precursors in H_2S/H_2 stream at different temperatures were studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM). The organic molybdate precursors lead to MoS_2 catalysts with higher sulfidation degree and smaller active phases to demonstrate higher catalytic activity during hydrodesulfurizaiton(HDS) of 4,6-DMDBT.

Sulfidation and selenidation of nickel nanoparticles

NPs using elemental sulfur,1-hexadecanthiol,thiourea,trioctylphosphine sulfide,elemental selenium,and selenourea.While maintaining mole ratios of 2 mmol sulfur/selenium precursor:mmol Ni,products with phases of Ni_(3)S_(2),Ni_(9)S_(8),NiS,NiSO_(4)·6H_(2)O,Ni_(3)S_(4),Ni_(3)Se_(2),and NiSe have been obtained.The products have voids that form through the Kirkendall effect during interdiffusion.Trends relating the chemical properties of the precursors to the phases of the products have been identified.While some precursors contained phosphorus,there was no significant incorporation of phosphorus in any of the products.An increase of the NP size during sulfidation and selenidation is consistent with ripening.The application of Ni sulfide and selenide NPs as electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction is also demonstrated.

Effect of ammonium sulfate on the formation of zinc sulfide species on hemimorphite surface and its role in sulfidation flotation

Effectively strengthening the surface sulfidation is essential for recovering hemimorphite by froth flotation.In this work,inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer(ICP-OES)measurements,Visual MINTEQ calculation,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analysis,time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry(ToF-SIMS)analysis,and micro-flotation experiments were explored to systematically investigate the effect of ammonium sulfate((NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4))on the formation of zinc sulfide species on hemimorphite surface and its role in sulfidation flotation.The results showed that(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)exhibited a positive influence on hemimorphite sulfidation flotation.It was ascribed to the number of zinc components in the form of Zn^(2+)and[Zn(NH_(3))_(i)]^(2+)(i=1–4)increased in the flotation system after hemimorphite treatment with(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4),which was beneficial to its interaction with sulfur species in solution,resulting in a dense and stable zinc sulfide layer generated on the hemimorphite surface.[Zn(NH_(3))_(i)]^(2+)participated in the sulfidation reaction of hemimorphite as a transition state.In addition the sulfidation reaction of hemimorphite was accelerated by(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4).Thus,(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)presents a vital role in promoting the sulfidation of hemimorphite.

INFLUENCE OF Y,Ce AND La ON HIGH TEMPERATURE SULFIDATION OF Fe-25Cr-40Ni SUPERALLOY

The effects of Y,Ce and La on the sulfidation of alloy Fe-25Cr-40Ni have been investigated. The sulfidation rate of the alloys with RE more than 0.1 wt-% is lower than that of the base alloy.The addition of Y is more effective than La and Ce in lowering the sulfidation rate. Based on the analyses of the structure and composition of the sulfide seales,the sulfidation mechanism of the alloys with RE has been proposed.

Improving the sulfidation-flotation of fine cuprite by hydrophobic flocculation pretreatment

Hydrophobic flocculation pretreatment was performed to assess its effect on the recovery of fine cuprite in sulfidation-flotation. The results of the micro-flotation experiment showed that cuprite recovery is related to the particle size, and that an excessive content of fine particles(<18 μm) impacted the recovery of coarse particles. When hydrophobic flocculation pretreatment was used, the recovery of fine cuprite in sulfidation-flotation increased from 60.3% to 86.3% under optimum conditions(pH 9.5; sodium oleate concentration, 2 × 10^(-4) mol×L^(-1); stirring time, 6 min; stirring speed, 1600 r×min^(-1)). The laser particle size analysis and optical microscopy results indicate that hydrophobic flocculation pretreatment effectively reduces the content of fine cuprite, and augments the apparent particle size in the pulp. We performed the Derjaguin–Landau–Verwey–Overbeek(DLVO) theory and extended DLVO theory calculations to further support the interpretation of the results.

High-Temperature Sulfidation of Mo-Nb Alloys

The sulfidation rates and sulfide scales of pure Mo, pure Nb, and Mo Nb alloys are studied. By comparing the rates, an alloy with best sulfidation resistance is found. In addition, the sulfidation kinetics of Mo-50 %Nb is studied in detail.

EVOLUTION OF SULFIDE SCALES ON Fe-Mo ALLOYS DURING SULFIDATION

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Atomic-level insight of sulfidation-engineered Aurivillius-related Bi_(2)O_(2)SiO_(3) nanosheets enabling visible light low-concentration CO_(2) conversion

Unraveling atomic-level active sites of layered photocatalyst towards lowconcentration CO_(2) conversion is still challenging.Herein,the yield and selectivity of photocatalytic CO_(2) reduction of the Aurivillius-related oxide semiconductor Bi_(2)O_(2)SiO_(3) nanosheet(BOSO)were largely improved using a surface sulfidation strategy.The experiment and theoretical calculation confirmed that surface sulfidation of the Bi_(2)O_(2)SiO_(3) nanosheet(S-BOSO,6.28 nm)redistributed the charge-enriched Bi sites,extended the solar spectrum absorption to the whole visible range,and considerably enhanced the charge separation,in addition to creating new reaction active sites,as compared to pristine BOSO.Subsequently,surface sulfidation played a switchable role,wherein S-BOSO showed a very high CH_(3)OH generation rate(12.78μmol g^(-1) for 4 h,78.6%selectivity)from low-concentration CO_(2)(1000 ppm)under visible light irradiation,which outperforms most of the state-of-the-art photocatalysts under similar conditions.This study presents an atomic-level modification protocol for engineering reactive sites and charge behaviors to promote solar-to-energy conversion.

ARSENIC REMOVAL BY SULFIDATION SEDIMENTATION IN MAGNETIC FIELD

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FeMoAl COATING AND ITS HIGHTEMPERATURE SULFIDATION PROPERTIES

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