Based on the analysis of adsorptive features of oyster shells,the researches on the treatment of phosphorous wastewater with oyster shells and the effect of temperature on phosphorus removal were carried out.XRD was u...Based on the analysis of adsorptive features of oyster shells,the researches on the treatment of phosphorous wastewater with oyster shells and the effect of temperature on phosphorus removal were carried out.XRD was used to characterize the crystalline phases,and the main component of oyster shells was shown to be CaCO3.When the pretreatment temperature reached 800 ℃,some CaCO3 decomposed into CaO.As the temperature was further raised,CaO increased gradually.Via SEM testing,the oyster shell was a kind of natural porous materials.The pore wall partially collapsed from 550 to 900 ℃.No obvious porous structure was found at 900 ℃.However,without preheating,the oyster shell phosphorous removal material can not adsorb the phosphorus.Pretreatment made calcium activate,thus greatly increasing the absorption of phosphorus.展开更多
Oyster shell and cement were taken as the major raw materials to fabricate hollow, tubular and recoverable material for phosphorous removal (P removal) from waste water without sintering. In this paper, the effects ...Oyster shell and cement were taken as the major raw materials to fabricate hollow, tubular and recoverable material for phosphorous removal (P removal) from waste water without sintering. In this paper, the effects of different affecting factors on the sample P removal ratio were discussed to select optimal P removal process conditions. SEM and XRD were used to characterize the microscopic structures and composition of samples, and molybdenum blue spectrophotometry was applied to determine the P content in waste water. Results showed that at 30 ℃ for 2 d, the P removal ratio reached 93.3% when the cement content was 10 wt% and oyster shell powder was 90 wt%. SEM analysis revealed a flaky structure consisting of phosphorus-containing compound in the samples after P removal, and it piled on and maintained the porous structure. In addition, the results also suggested that raising the ambient temperature was benefit to the P removal. The P removal ratio of the material was optimal under neutral and alkali conditions.展开更多
The micro-nuclei and abnormal nuclei rates of peacock fish are tested,genetic toxic effects of rare-earth waste and its products(cement,plastic) on peacock in water are investigated.Results show that the leachate of r...The micro-nuclei and abnormal nuclei rates of peacock fish are tested,genetic toxic effects of rare-earth waste and its products(cement,plastic) on peacock in water are investigated.Results show that the leachate of rare-earth waste can lead to micronuclei and abnormal nuclei rates of peacock fish an obvious increase(P<0.01). Products made of the waste cause the micronuclei rate to be increased because of its low radio active action,but the change in abnormal nuclei rate can't reach a remarkable level.It shows that rare-earth waste has a certain effect of causing mutation on aquatic organism.Harmfulness of products made from this waste is decreased largely,and resources can be effectively saved.展开更多
Rare-earth elements (REEs) are essential metals for the design and development of sustainable energy applications, Recycling these elements from waste streams enriched in them is crucial for securing an independent ...Rare-earth elements (REEs) are essential metals for the design and development of sustainable energy applications, Recycling these elements from waste streams enriched in them is crucial for securing an independent future supply for sustainable applications, This study compares the mechanisms of mechan- ical activation prior to a hydrometallurgical acid-leaching process and a solvometallurgical mechanochemical leaching process for the recovery of REEs from green lamp phosphor, LaPO4:Ce3+, Th3+, After 60 min of processing time, the REE leaching rates showed a significant enhancement of 60% after cycled mechanical activation, and 98% after the combined mechanochemical leaching process, High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) imaging disclosed the cause for the improved REE leaching rates: The improved leaching and leaching patterns could he attributed to changes in the crystal morphology from monocrystalline to polycrystalline, Reduction of the crystallite size to the nanoscale in a polycrystalline material creates irregular packing of chemical units, resulting in an increase in defect-rich grain boundaries in the crystals, which enhances the leaching process, A solvometallurgical method was developed to combine the mechanical activation and leaching process into a single step, which is beneficial for operational cost, This results in an efficient and simple process that provides an alternative and greener recycling route for lamp phosphor waste,展开更多
As the world's population exponentially grows,so does the need for the production of food,with cereal production growing annually from an estimated 1.0 billion to 2.5 billion tons within the last few decades.This ...As the world's population exponentially grows,so does the need for the production of food,with cereal production growing annually from an estimated 1.0 billion to 2.5 billion tons within the last few decades.This rapid growth in food production results in an ever increasing amount of agricultural wastes,of which already occupies nearly 50%of the total landfill area.For example,is the billions of dry tons of cellulose-containing spent coffee grounds disposed in landfills annually.This paper seeks to provide a method for isolating cellulose nanocrystals(CNCs)from spent coffee grounds,in order to recycle and utilize the cellulosic waste material which would otherwise have no applications.CNCs have already been shown to have vast applications in the polymer engineering field,mainly utilized for their high strength to weight ratio for reinforcement of polymer-based nanocomposites.A successful method of purifying and hydrolyzing the spent coffee grounds in order to isolate usable CNCs was established.The CNCs were then characterized using current techniques to determine important chemical and physical properties.A few crucial properties determined were aspect ratio of 12±3,crystallinity of 74.2%,surface charge density of(48.4±6.2)mM/kg cellulose,and the ability to successfully reinforce a polymer based nanocomposite.These characteristics compare well to other literature data and common commercial sources of CNCs.展开更多
The effect of mechanical activation (MA) on the kinetics of terbium (Tb) leaching from waste phosphors using hydrochloric acid was investigated. Leaching kinetics, such as apparent reaction rate, activation energy...The effect of mechanical activation (MA) on the kinetics of terbium (Tb) leaching from waste phosphors using hydrochloric acid was investigated. Leaching kinetics, such as apparent reaction rate, activation energy and reaction order, were determined using the shrinking-core model and the Arrhenius equation. Results obtained from experiments with different concentrations of HC1 and under different leaching temperatures were used for the determinations. The impacts of factors such as rotational speed, HC1 concen- tration and leaching temperature on the leaching rate of Tb were also discussed. The results showed that MA could dramatically increase the leaching rate of Tb from waste phosphors, and the apparent reaction rate (kap) of leaching was accelerated as well. For inactivated waste phosphors, the apparent activation energy (Eap) was 52.82±3.95 kJ/mol, indicating that the rate-controlling step of the leaching process was the chemical reaction. The Eap dropped to 25.96 ±3.90 kJ/mol and 10.96±2.79 k J/tool when the waste phosphors were mechanically activated at rotational speeds of 400 and 600 r/min, respectively; the leaching process transformed to a hybrid (chemical-reaction and diffusion) control process, and even a reagent-diffusion (through the product layer) control process. The apparent reaction order for Tb leaching from 400 r/min-activated waste phosphors was 2.49±0.11, and it decreased to 1. 16±0.17 when the rotational speed of 600 r/min was used. Kinetics results indicated that MA could make Tb leaching occur spontaneously, and thc activation intensity of waste phosphors was strengthened with higher rotational speed.展开更多
The recovery of rare earth elements(REEs) is a global challenge and the mining of rare earths has serious environmental implications due to the toxic waste released post mining.Hence,the rising demand for rare earths ...The recovery of rare earth elements(REEs) is a global challenge and the mining of rare earths has serious environmental implications due to the toxic waste released post mining.Hence,the rising demand for rare earths and their far reaching electronic applications necessitates an effective strategy to recover the REEs from more viable sources.In this work,the graphene oxide-Aspergillus niger spores(GO-A.niger spores) blend was utilized for adsorptive recovery of a precious rare earth Eu(Ⅲ) and the adsorption variables like pH of the medium,adsorbent dosage,sorption kinetics,thermodynamics,and isotherm were optimized for the developed bioso rbent.The adsorption process suits the Langmuir isotherm model with a maximum adsorption capacity of 147.3 mg/g.The pseudo-second-order kinetics is a perfect fit to describe the adsorption process.The results obtained through the Van’t Hoff plot show negative free energy change(ΔG^(0)) which implies the spontaneity of the adsorption process.The negative standard enthalpy change(ΔH^(0)) values show that the nature of the adsorption process is exothermic.The analytical characterizations including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),Raman,X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET),thermal gravimetric analysis(TGA),and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDX) were employed to study the biosorbent.The features of GO-A.niger spores biosorbent were applied to recover Eu(Ⅲ) from real samples such as fluorescent lamp phosphor,red phosphor powder,and a simulated radioactive waste solution.展开更多
基金Sponsored by the Fujian University New Century Excellent Talent Support Plan (No. XSJRC2007-17)
文摘Based on the analysis of adsorptive features of oyster shells,the researches on the treatment of phosphorous wastewater with oyster shells and the effect of temperature on phosphorus removal were carried out.XRD was used to characterize the crystalline phases,and the main component of oyster shells was shown to be CaCO3.When the pretreatment temperature reached 800 ℃,some CaCO3 decomposed into CaO.As the temperature was further raised,CaO increased gradually.Via SEM testing,the oyster shell was a kind of natural porous materials.The pore wall partially collapsed from 550 to 900 ℃.No obvious porous structure was found at 900 ℃.However,without preheating,the oyster shell phosphorous removal material can not adsorb the phosphorus.Pretreatment made calcium activate,thus greatly increasing the absorption of phosphorus.
基金Sponsored by the 2007 Fujian University and College New Century Excellent Talent Support Program (No. XSJRC2007-17)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(No. 2010J01279)
文摘Oyster shell and cement were taken as the major raw materials to fabricate hollow, tubular and recoverable material for phosphorous removal (P removal) from waste water without sintering. In this paper, the effects of different affecting factors on the sample P removal ratio were discussed to select optimal P removal process conditions. SEM and XRD were used to characterize the microscopic structures and composition of samples, and molybdenum blue spectrophotometry was applied to determine the P content in waste water. Results showed that at 30 ℃ for 2 d, the P removal ratio reached 93.3% when the cement content was 10 wt% and oyster shell powder was 90 wt%. SEM analysis revealed a flaky structure consisting of phosphorus-containing compound in the samples after P removal, and it piled on and maintained the porous structure. In addition, the results also suggested that raising the ambient temperature was benefit to the P removal. The P removal ratio of the material was optimal under neutral and alkali conditions.
文摘The micro-nuclei and abnormal nuclei rates of peacock fish are tested,genetic toxic effects of rare-earth waste and its products(cement,plastic) on peacock in water are investigated.Results show that the leachate of rare-earth waste can lead to micronuclei and abnormal nuclei rates of peacock fish an obvious increase(P<0.01). Products made of the waste cause the micronuclei rate to be increased because of its low radio active action,but the change in abnormal nuclei rate can't reach a remarkable level.It shows that rare-earth waste has a certain effect of causing mutation on aquatic organism.Harmfulness of products made from this waste is decreased largely,and resources can be effectively saved.
基金supported by KU Leuven (GOA/13/008 and IOFKP RARE3)FWO-Flanders for a SB PhD fellowship (1S23518N)the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme: Grant Agreement 694078-Solvometallurgy for critical metals (SOLCRIMET)
文摘Rare-earth elements (REEs) are essential metals for the design and development of sustainable energy applications, Recycling these elements from waste streams enriched in them is crucial for securing an independent future supply for sustainable applications, This study compares the mechanisms of mechan- ical activation prior to a hydrometallurgical acid-leaching process and a solvometallurgical mechanochemical leaching process for the recovery of REEs from green lamp phosphor, LaPO4:Ce3+, Th3+, After 60 min of processing time, the REE leaching rates showed a significant enhancement of 60% after cycled mechanical activation, and 98% after the combined mechanochemical leaching process, High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) imaging disclosed the cause for the improved REE leaching rates: The improved leaching and leaching patterns could he attributed to changes in the crystal morphology from monocrystalline to polycrystalline, Reduction of the crystallite size to the nanoscale in a polycrystalline material creates irregular packing of chemical units, resulting in an increase in defect-rich grain boundaries in the crystals, which enhances the leaching process, A solvometallurgical method was developed to combine the mechanical activation and leaching process into a single step, which is beneficial for operational cost, This results in an efficient and simple process that provides an alternative and greener recycling route for lamp phosphor waste,
文摘As the world's population exponentially grows,so does the need for the production of food,with cereal production growing annually from an estimated 1.0 billion to 2.5 billion tons within the last few decades.This rapid growth in food production results in an ever increasing amount of agricultural wastes,of which already occupies nearly 50%of the total landfill area.For example,is the billions of dry tons of cellulose-containing spent coffee grounds disposed in landfills annually.This paper seeks to provide a method for isolating cellulose nanocrystals(CNCs)from spent coffee grounds,in order to recycle and utilize the cellulosic waste material which would otherwise have no applications.CNCs have already been shown to have vast applications in the polymer engineering field,mainly utilized for their high strength to weight ratio for reinforcement of polymer-based nanocomposites.A successful method of purifying and hydrolyzing the spent coffee grounds in order to isolate usable CNCs was established.The CNCs were then characterized using current techniques to determine important chemical and physical properties.A few crucial properties determined were aspect ratio of 12±3,crystallinity of 74.2%,surface charge density of(48.4±6.2)mM/kg cellulose,and the ability to successfully reinforce a polymer based nanocomposite.These characteristics compare well to other literature data and common commercial sources of CNCs.
基金Project supported by the National Key Technologies R&D Program(2014BAC03B04)
文摘The effect of mechanical activation (MA) on the kinetics of terbium (Tb) leaching from waste phosphors using hydrochloric acid was investigated. Leaching kinetics, such as apparent reaction rate, activation energy and reaction order, were determined using the shrinking-core model and the Arrhenius equation. Results obtained from experiments with different concentrations of HC1 and under different leaching temperatures were used for the determinations. The impacts of factors such as rotational speed, HC1 concen- tration and leaching temperature on the leaching rate of Tb were also discussed. The results showed that MA could dramatically increase the leaching rate of Tb from waste phosphors, and the apparent reaction rate (kap) of leaching was accelerated as well. For inactivated waste phosphors, the apparent activation energy (Eap) was 52.82±3.95 kJ/mol, indicating that the rate-controlling step of the leaching process was the chemical reaction. The Eap dropped to 25.96 ±3.90 kJ/mol and 10.96±2.79 k J/tool when the waste phosphors were mechanically activated at rotational speeds of 400 and 600 r/min, respectively; the leaching process transformed to a hybrid (chemical-reaction and diffusion) control process, and even a reagent-diffusion (through the product layer) control process. The apparent reaction order for Tb leaching from 400 r/min-activated waste phosphors was 2.49±0.11, and it decreased to 1. 16±0.17 when the rotational speed of 600 r/min was used. Kinetics results indicated that MA could make Tb leaching occur spontaneously, and thc activation intensity of waste phosphors was strengthened with higher rotational speed.
基金Project supported by Science and Engineering Research Board,Department of Science and Technology,India (EMR/2016/005231)。
文摘The recovery of rare earth elements(REEs) is a global challenge and the mining of rare earths has serious environmental implications due to the toxic waste released post mining.Hence,the rising demand for rare earths and their far reaching electronic applications necessitates an effective strategy to recover the REEs from more viable sources.In this work,the graphene oxide-Aspergillus niger spores(GO-A.niger spores) blend was utilized for adsorptive recovery of a precious rare earth Eu(Ⅲ) and the adsorption variables like pH of the medium,adsorbent dosage,sorption kinetics,thermodynamics,and isotherm were optimized for the developed bioso rbent.The adsorption process suits the Langmuir isotherm model with a maximum adsorption capacity of 147.3 mg/g.The pseudo-second-order kinetics is a perfect fit to describe the adsorption process.The results obtained through the Van’t Hoff plot show negative free energy change(ΔG^(0)) which implies the spontaneity of the adsorption process.The negative standard enthalpy change(ΔH^(0)) values show that the nature of the adsorption process is exothermic.The analytical characterizations including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),Raman,X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET),thermal gravimetric analysis(TGA),and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDX) were employed to study the biosorbent.The features of GO-A.niger spores biosorbent were applied to recover Eu(Ⅲ) from real samples such as fluorescent lamp phosphor,red phosphor powder,and a simulated radioactive waste solution.