ACS ES&T Water
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2021
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Gang Chu,Jing Zhao,Yu Zhang,Kai Sun,Xiaohong Liu,Youbin Si,Bo Pan,Christian E. W. Steinberg
Biochar is a multiphase carbonaceous structure with inherent minerals. The role of minerals in organic sorption is essential for biochar application in environmental remediation. In this work, combined with X-ray diffraction (XRD) and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques, the composition of minerals and the sorption behavior of bisphenol A (BPA) were investigated. A demineralization treatment was applied to remove surface minerals containing silicon (Si), aluminum (Al), and calcium (Ca) elements, resulting in the exposure of micropores in aromatic carbon. These minerals could serve as vital sites to facilitate BPA sorption due to the complexation mechanism. The role of mineral elements in enhanced sorption could be in the sequence of Al mineral > Ca mineral > no mineral. Density functional theory (DFT) calculation confirmed the occurrence of complexation between minerals and BPA as evidenced by sorption energy. After demineralization, declined release ratio (RR) values implied that adsorbed BPA on demineralized biochars was more difficult to desorb than on original biochars owing to the restriction of micropores. The enhanced energy gap also verified that BPA molecules were more stable on demineralized biochars. This research casts new light on recognizing biochar minerals in relation to their underlying sorption mechanism for phenolic compounds.
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Processes
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2021
·Vol. 9
·期 2
·391
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IF 2.847
Zhansheng Wu,Pengyun Liu,Zhilin Wu,Giancarlo Cravotto
This study aimed to improve the adsorption capacity of activated carbon (AC) towards naphthalene (NAP) in aqueous solutions. Starch-based AC (SAC) and pulverized coal-based AC (PCAC) were prepared in a one-pot procedure by activation with oleic acid and KOH under microwave heating. Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) specific surface areas reached 725.0 and 912.9 m2/g for in situ modified SAC (O-SAC1) and PCAC (O-PCAC1), respectively. π–π bond, H-bond, and hydrophobic effects were directly involved in the NAP adsorption process. Batch adsorption data were well fitted by pseudo-second order kinetics and the Freundlich isotherm model. As compared to ACs prepared with only KOH activation, NAP adsorption capacities of PCAC and SAC prepared by the one-pot method increased by 16.9% and 13.7%, respectively. Influences of varying factors were investigated in column adsorption of NAP using O-SAC1 and O-PCAC1. Based on breakthrough curves analysis, the larger column height (H), lower flow rate (Q0), and lower initial concentration (C0) resulted in the longer breakthrough and exhaustion times in both cases. Specifically, we concluded that O-PCAC1 exhibits better adsorption capacity than O-SAC1 in the given conditions. The optimized operating parameters were 1 cm (H), 1 mL/min (Q0) and 30 mg/L (C0). Finally, column adsorption data could be well fitted by the Thomas model.
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Nanomaterials
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2022
·Vol. 12
·期 16
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IF 5.719
Yue Xu,Huan Liao,Jing Zhang,Haijun Lu,Xinghua He,Yi Zhang,Zhenbin Wu,Hongyu Wang,Minghua Lu
Recovery phosphorus (P) from P-contaminated wastewater is an efficient and environmentally friendly mean to prevent water pollution and alleviate the P shortage crisis. In this study, oyster shell as calcium sources and peanut shells as carbon sources (mass ratio 1:1) were used to prepare a novel Ca-modified biochar (OBC) via co-pyrolysis, and its potential application after P adsorption as a P biofertilizer for soil was also investigated. The results shown that OBC had a remarkable P adsorption capacity from wastewater in a wide range of pH 4–12. The maximum P adsorption capacity of OBC was about 168.2 mg/g with adsorbent dosage 1 g/L, which was about 27.6 times that of the unmodified biochar. The adsorption isotherm and kinetic data were better described by Langmuir isotherm model (R2> 0.986) and the pseudo second-order model (R2> 0.975), respectively. Characterization analysis of OBC before and after P adsorption by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and specific surface area and porosity analyzer (BET) indicated that the remarkable P adsorption capacity of OBC was mainly ascribed to chemical precipitation, electrostatic adsorption, and hydrogen bonding. Pot experiment results showed that OBC after P adsorption could significantly promote the germination and growth ofSpinacia, which manifested that OBC after P adsorption exhibited a good ability to be reused as P fertilizer for soil.Keywords:phosphorous;oyster shell;peanut shell;biochar;P biofertilizer
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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2024
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IF 5.6
Jingyi Liang,Chao Li,Shu Zhang,Shuang Wang,Xun Hu
Dual activators can be used together or in sequence to intensify pore development in activation of biomass. If used in sequence, arrangement of an activator in first- and second-round activation dictates overall reaction network in activation and pore characteristics of activated carbon (AC). Herein, activation of willow wood with single, mixed ZnCl 2 and H 3 PO 4 , or activators in sequence (activation firstly with ZnCl 2 or H 3 PO 4 at 350 °C and the other activator subsequently at 550 °C) were conducted. The results showed that the H 3 PO 4 →ZnCl 2 sequential activation (activating first with H 3 PO 4 then with ZnCl 2 ) destructed P-O-C bonds and created additional micropores, forming H 3 PO 4 →ZnCl 2 -AC of 1344.7 m 2 /g with superior capability for adsorption of phenol from phosphorus doping. Nonetheless, The ZnCl 2 →H 3 PO 4 sequential activation did not enhance pore development (998.5 vs. 991.8 m 2 /g for H 3 PO 4 -AC) and reduced AC yield to 27.8 %, due to deficient aliphatics for second-round activation with H 3 PO 4 . Co-activation with ZnCl 2 +H 3 PO 4 only enhanced percentage of micropore but not S BET . Activation with ZnCl 2 but not H 3 PO 4 transformed fibers into densified bulky particles. However, activator selected in first-round activation determined final morphology of ACs in sequential activation.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
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2024
·Vol. 25
·期 5
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IF 4.9
Shizi Zhang,Yunfeng Xu,Fang Wang,Liyun Yang,Lijuan Luo,Lingyan Jiang
Anthracnose caused byColletotrichum gloeosporioidesis a destructive disease ofStylosanthes(stylo). Combination treatment of phloretin and pterostilbene (PP) has been previously shown to effectively inhibit the conidial germination and mycelial growth ofC. gloeosporioidesin vitro. In this study, the effects of PP treatment on the growth ofC. gloeosporioidesin vivo and the biocontrol mechanisms were investigated. We found that exogenous PP treatment could limit the growth ofC. gloeosporioidesand alleviate the damage of anthracnose in stylo. Comparative transcriptome analysis revealed that 565 genes were up-regulated and 239 genes were down-regulated upon PP treatment during the infection byC. gloeosporioides. The differentially expressed genes were mainly related to oxidative stress and chloroplast organization. Further physiological analysis revealed that application of PP afterC. gloeosporioidesinoculation significantly reduced the accumulation of O2•−level and increased the accumulation of antioxidants (glutathione, ascorbic acid and flavonoids) as well as the enzyme activity of total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione reductase, peroxidase and ascorbate peroxidase. PP also reduced the decline of chlorophyll a + b and increased the content of carotenoid in response toC. gloeosporioidesinfection. These results suggest that PP treatment alleviates anthracnose by improving antioxidant capacity and reducing the damage of chloroplasts, providing insights into the biocontrol mechanisms of PP on the stylo against anthracnose.Keywords:phloretin;pterostilbene;ROS scavenging;chloroplasts;anthracnose;stylo
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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Hugang Li,Yongfei Gao,Hongxu Chen,Hui Zhou,Yuhong Qin,Shuai Niu
Addressing the challenges associated with phosphorus and arsenic coexistence is not only a scientific necessity but also a practical imperative for the growing importance of sustainable sewage sludge management. This study investigates the speciation and crystallization transformations of phosphorus and arsenic in sewage sludge under Fe(III)-catalyzed hydrothermal treatments with pH ranging from 2.5 to 8.5. Arsenic and phosphorus, both belonging to the same group of the periodic table, exhibit dynamic interactions during Fe(III)-catalyzed hydrothermal treatments. Results reveal that hydrochar yield decreases with lower pH, while the proportion of arsenic(V) in hydrochar decreases with increasing calcium ion concentration. Scanning electron microscopy shows that fibrous and needle-like structures on hydrochar surfaces enhance the adsorption and enrichment of dissolved phosphorus and arsenate, forming vivianite-P and vivianite-like mineral phases. Notably, the crystallization of scorodite (FeAsO 4 ·2H 2 O) facilitates the immobilization of As(III) in near-neutral environments. These findings deepen our understanding of the synergistic morphological processes and crystallization transformations of arsenic and phosphorus during Fe(III)-catalyzed hydrothermal treatments, offering significant implications for P-rich biochar fertilization and application.
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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2021
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IF 3.171
Chunhua Zhang,Zhengyan Qu,Hong Jiang,Rizhi Chen,Weihong Xing
Phenol hydrogenation is a green route to prepare cyclohexanone, an intermediate for the production of nylon 66 and nylon 6. The development of high-performance catalysts still keeps a great challenge. Herein, the activated carbon (AC) was modified with an acidic material Nb 2 O 5 to adjust the microstructure and surface properties of AC, and the influences of the calcination temperature and Nb 2 O 5 content on the catalytic performance of the Pd/AC-Nb 2 O 5 catalysts for the phenol hydrogenation to cyclohexanone were investigated. The Nb 2 O 5 with proper content can be highly uniformly distributed on the AC surface, enhancing the acidity of the Pd/AC-Nb 2 O 5 catalysts with comparable specific surface area and Pd dispersion, thereby improving the catalytic activity. The hybrid Pd/AC-10Nb 2 O 5 -500 catalyst exhibits the synergistic effect between the Pd nanoparticles and AC-10Nb 2 O 5 , which enhances the catalytic activity for the hydrogenation of phenol. Furthermore, the as-prepared Pd/AC-10Nb 2 O 5 -500 catalyst shows good reusability during 7 reaction cycles.
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化学工程
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催化材料
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KEY ENGINEERING MATERIALS
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2019
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Xiao Fang Chen,Ning Jiang,Song Hu,Li Mo He,Guang Liao,Qiang Qiang Ren,Sheng Su,Yi Wang,Jun Xiang,Ji Hua Qiu
The conditions (adsorption duration and pH) for removal of nickel ions from nickel electroplating wastewater by adsorbing on activated carbon were studied. Ni/AC catalysts prepared by adsorption under alkaline conditions with high removal rate of Ni(II) has been chosen for catalytic steam reforming of toluene, and its catalytic performances were evaluated compared to that of Ni/AC catalysts prepared by impregnation. Alkaline conditions facilitated the removal of Ni(II) from nickel electroplating wastewater by AC and pH=9 in especial, was a critical point above which Ni(II) could be removed efficiently. The removal rate within 20 min reached up to more than 97%. After H2 reduction, the catalytic activity of Ni/AC-Ad was observed in catalytic steam reforming of toluene and then gradually decreased with the reaction time. Both the toluene conversion and hydrogen production with Ni/AC-Ad were about 65% of those with Ni/AC-Im at similar Ni loading rate. Under alkaline conditions, most of the nickel adsorbed on AC was Ni(OH)2 complex. This adsorption state led to a larger average size of nickel particle in Ni/AC-Ad than that in Ni/AC-Im. The uneven size of nickel particles on the surface caused poor dispersion of active spots, agglomeration and sintering, resulting in gradual deactivation of Ni/AC-Ad prepared under alkaline conditions during catalytic steam reforming of toluene.
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
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2018
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IF 4.513
Xiufang He,Zhansheng Wu,Zhonghai Sun,Xinhui Wei,Zhilin Wu,Xinyu Ge,Giancarlo Cravotto
A novel hybrid material was prepared by grafting β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) onto the surface of oxidized AC for the rapid adsorption of naphthalene . AC and CDACs were characterized using the N 2 adsorption–desorption method, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and solid state CP MAS 13 C NMR. All the results demonstrate that β-CD grafted successfully onto AC. Batch experimental adsorption datas had a higher correlation to Freundlich isotherm model and the pseudo-second-order model. The adsorption equilibrium capacity of 178.73 mg·g −1 was reached in just 10 s at an AC/β-CD grafting ratio value of 1:1. It had a faster adsorption rate than many reported adsorbents. Additionally, the positive free energy change (∆G°), and the positive enthalpy change (∆H°) suggest that it is a viable, spontaneous and endothermic process, which will provided a new path to a highly-efficient and fast-adsorption-rate adsorbent for naphthalene or its analogues discharged into the environment.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2019
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IF 7.65
Leilei Xiang,Hongjie Sheng,Chenggang Gu,Redmile-Gordon Marc,Yu Wang,Yonrong Bian,Xin Jiang,Fang Wang
Biochar application to soil is recognised for its capacity to immobilise pollutants (through sorption) while composted inputs can accelerate the biodegradation of organic pollutants. However, little is known about the influence of combined incorporation on plant uptake of organic pollutants. Therefore, we investigated the effects of maize straw-derived biochar (MSB), compost derived from maize straw and pig manure (SMC), and their combination (MSB-SMC) as soil amendments on bioavailability of 2,2',4,4'-tetrabrominated diphenyl ether (BDE-47) and carrot ( Daucus carota L. ) uptake in a horticultural soil. We found that biochar alone performed well in reducing BDE-47 bioavailability, but was less effective at degrading the pollutant. Conversely, addition of compost stimulated BDE-47 biodegradation. MSB-SMC enhanced BDE-47 biodegradation in soil, reduced contamination of carrot roots, and caused significant reductions in soil extractable BDE-47. The combination of contrasting approaches to remediation thus resulted in the most favorable outcome for a contaminated soil: immobilisation of contaminant from vegetable crops (via biochar) with simultaneous bioremediation of the growing medium. These findings point towards an effective strategy for reducing plant uptake of PDBEs through the combined use of biochar and compost as soil amendment – reducing mobility and facilitating degradation of the accessible contaminant fractions.
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JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
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2019
·Vol. 95
·期 1
·196-204
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IF 2.659
Dongmei Jia,Min Liu,Jiangbao Xia,Changhai Li
BACKGROUND The excess use of glyphosate in both agricultural and nonagricultural areas has led to tremendous health (e.g. cardiac and respiratory impacts) and environmental concerns worldwide. There is an urgent need to find efficient ways to remove glyphosate residue from the aqueous environment. RESULTS Herein, an effective method for the removal of aqueous glyphosate is developed by employing nano-CuFe 2 O 4 modified biochar (BC) as an adsorbent. The CuFe 2 O 4 @BC adsorbents were prepared through hydrolyzing phragmite powders at 500 °C, followed by a simple coprecipitation method. The influence of initial glyphosate concentration, temperature, pH, time and coexisting species on the adsorption behavior of CuFe 2 O 4 @BC to glyphosate were fully examined. CONCLUSION It was found that the adsorption of glyphosate onto CuFe 2 O 4 @BC is highly dependent on the initial glyphosate concentration, pH and temperature, as well as coexisting species. The Freundlich and Langmuir models fitted the equilibrium isotherm data well, indicating the presence of both physisorption and chemisorption. In addition, the adsorption kinetic is well described by the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, which indicated that chemical adsorption may dominate the adsorption process. The CuFe 2 O 4 @BC adsorption of glyphosate presented a maximum adsorption capacity of 269.4 mg g −1 within 240 min, under 600 mg L −1 of glyphosate solution at 298 K and pH 4; this performance exceeds all other biochar-derived adsorbents for the removal of aqueous glyphosate encountered in the open literature. Such a cost-effective, high-performance adsorbent shows a great potential for the removal of aqueous glyphosate in industry. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry
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SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2016
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Zongbi Bao,Shuran Duan,Zhiguo Zhang,Huabin Xing,Baogen Su,Qiwei Yang,Yiwen Yang,Qilong Ren
Separation of oligosaccharides with a varied number of monosaccharides is an important issue in food chemistry. Raffinose, a functional oligosaccharide, has attracted increasing attentions due to its strong proliferative effect on bacteria. Industrially, cottonseed meal is an important resource for producing raffinose; however, raffinose extracted from the cottonseed meal contains a significant amount of sucrose that debases raffinose’s quality. In this work, an adsorptive separation of raffinose and sucrose on activated carbon was reported. Adsorption isotherms, adsorption kinetics and dynamic column adsorption–desorption were investigated. The activated carbon chosen has a significantly higher adsorption capacity of raffinose (0.60~0.65 g/g) than sucrose (0.35~0.40 g/g) at the equilibrium concentration studied (~35 g/L) and temperature from 293 K to 333 K. Adsorption isotherms and kinetics were fitted by the Freundlich isotherm model and the pseudo-second-order model, respectively. The effect of flow-rate and initial feed concentration on dynamic adsorption were investigated; meanwhile, the separation performance was further confirmed from dynamic desorption using aqueous ethanol of 20% as eluant. Remarkably, raffinose with purity over 90% and recovery of 79.2% could be obtained by the adsorption–desorption cycle using an aqueous feed solution containing 20 g/L of raffinose and 6 g/L of sucrose.
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食品化学
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