Adsorption of phenanthrene by quaternary ammonium surfactant modified peat and the mechanism involved

2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 810-815 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. B. Zhou ◽  
L. Chen ◽  
X. Q. Wang ◽  
Y. X. Xu ◽  
J. Lu
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Quaternary Ammonium ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Carbon Chain ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Quaternary Ammonium Surfactant ◽  
Short Carbon ◽  
Effect Of Polarity ◽  
Better Than

Removal of phenanthrene (PHE) from aqueous solution by adsorption onto quaternary ammonium surfactant modified peat was studied. The results show that surfactant modification enhanced the PHE adsorption capacity of peat. Low temperature and neutral pH favored PHE adsorption. Peat modified with long carbon chain surfactant performed better than peat modified with short carbon chain surfactant. The magnitude of PHE adsorption capacity followed the order of MP-HPB>MP-HTAB>MP-TBAB>RP, ranged from 924 to 1,228 μg g−1. A negative trend between adsorption capacity (y) and (O+N)/C ratio of biosorbent (x) was observed (y = −1,369.6x + 2,176), which confirmed the negative effect of polarity on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) removal. The study provides a guide to modify raw materials to enhance adsorption of hydrophobic organics.

A Three-Dimensional Tetraphenylethylene-Based Fluorescence Covalent Organic Framework for Molecular Recognition

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junxia Ren ◽  
Yaozu Liu ◽  
Xin Zhu ◽  
Yangyang Pan ◽  
Yujie Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Recognition ◽  
Fluorescence Probe ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Hazardous Substances ◽  
Covalent Organic Framework ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Organic Framework

<p><a></a><a></a><a></a><a></a><a></a><a></a><a></a><a>The development of highly-sensitive recognition of </a><a></a><a></a><a></a><a></a><a>hazardous </a>chemicals, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), is of significant importance because of their widespread social concerns related to environment and human health. Here, we report a three-dimensional (3D) covalent organic framework (COF, termed JUC-555) bearing tetraphenylethylene (TPE) side chains as an aggregation-induced emission (AIE) fluorescence probe for sensitive molecular recognition.<a></a><a> </a>Due to the rotational restriction of TPE rotors in highly interpenetrated framework after inclusion of dimethylformamide (DMF), JUC-555 shows impressive AIE-based strong fluorescence. Meanwhile, owing to the large pore size (11.4 Å) and suitable intermolecular distance of aligned TPE (7.2 Å) in JUC-555, the obtained material demonstrates an excellent performance in the molecular recognition of hazardous chemicals, e.g., nitroaromatic explosives, PAHs, and even thiophene compounds, via a fluorescent quenching mechanism. The quenching constant (<i>K</i><sub>SV</sub>) is two orders of magnitude better than those of other fluorescence-based porous materials reported to date. This research thus opens 3D functionalized COFs as a promising identification tool for environmentally hazardous substances.</p>

Comparison of oxidoreductive enzyme activities in three coal tar creosote-contaminated soils

Soil Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (8) ◽  
pp. 814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arkadiusz Telesiński ◽  
Teresa Krzyśko-Łupicka ◽  
Krystyna Cybulska ◽  
Barbara Pawłowska ◽  
Robert Biczak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Coal Tar ◽  
Loamy Sand ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Oxidoreductase Activity ◽  
Sandy Clay Loam ◽  
Sandy Clay ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Negative Effect

This study used laboratory experiments to compare the effects of coal tar creosote on the activity of oxidoreductive enzymes in sandy loam, loamy sand and sandy clay loam soils. Different amounts of coal tar creosote were added to soil samples as follows: 0 (control), 2, 10 or 50 g kg–1 dry matter. The activity of soil dehydrogenases (DHAs), o-diphenol oxidase (o-DPO), catalase (CAT), nitrate reductase (NR) and peroxidases (POX) was determined. Contamination of soil with coal tar creosote affected oxidoreductase activity. Oxidoreductive enzyme activity following soil contamination with coal tar creosote was in the following order: DHAs &gt; CAT &gt; NR &gt; POX &gt; o-DPO in loamy sand and in sandy loam; and DHAs &gt; POX &gt; CAT &gt; NR &gt; o-DPO in sandy clay loam. The index of soil oxidoreductive activity (IOx) introduced in this study confirms the negative effect of coal tar creosote on oxidoreductase activity in soil. DHAs were the most sensitive to the contamination of soil with coal tar creosote. Moreover, the greatest changes in oxidoreductase activities were observed in loamy sand. Knowledge of the mechanism underlying the effects of coal tar creosote on oxidoreductive processes may enable development of a method for the bioremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon-contaminated soils.

scholarly journals Multi-Scale Minero-Chemical Analysis of Biomass Ashes: A Key to Evaluating Their Dangers vs. Benefits

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6052
Author(s):  
Paola Comodi ◽  
Azzurra Zucchini ◽  
Umberto Susta ◽  
Costanza Cambi ◽  
Riccardo Vivani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Rietveld Analysis ◽  
Fly Ashes ◽  
Amorphous Content ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
Italian Law ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Mineralogical Study ◽  
The One

A multi-methodic analysis was performed on five samples of fly ashes coming from different biomasses. The aim of the study was to evaluate their possible re-use and their dangerousness to people and the environment. Optical granulometric analyses indicated that the average diameter of the studied fly ashes was around 20 µm, whereas only ~1 vol% had diameters lower that 2.5 µm. The chemical composition, investigated with electron probe microanalysis, indicated that all the samples had a composition in which Ca was prevalent, followed by Si and Al. Large contents of K and P were observed in some samples, whereas the amount of potentially toxic elements was always below the Italian law thresholds. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were completely absent in all the samples coming from combustion plants, whereas they were present in the fly ashes from the gasification center. Quantitative mineralogical content, determined by Rietveld analysis of X-ray powder diffraction data, indicated that all the samples had high amorphous content, likely enriched in Ca, and several K and P minerals, such as sylvite and apatite. The results obtained from the chemo-mineralogical study performed make it possible to point out that biomass fly ashes could be interesting materials (1) for amendments in clayey soils, as a substitution for lime, to stimulate pozzolanic reactions and improve their geotechnical properties, thus, on the one hand, avoiding the need to mine raw materials and, on the other hand, re-cycling waste; and (2) as agricultural fertilizers made by a new and ecological source of K and P.

scholarly journals Effect of Returnable Material in Batch on Hot Tearing Tendency of AlSi9Cu3 Alloy

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1583
Author(s):  
Justyna Kasińska ◽  
Marek Matejka ◽  
Dana Bolibruchová ◽  
Michal Kuriš ◽  
Lukáš Širanec
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Hot Tearing ◽  
Material Content ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Increased Sensitivity ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Shape Complexity ◽  
Tear Propagation ◽  
Hot Tearing Susceptibility

The main reason for the use of returnable material, or recycled alloys, is a cost reduction while maintaining the final properties of the casting. The casting resulting quality is directly related to the correct ratio of commercial grade alloy and alloy made by remelting the returnable material in the batch. The casting quality is also affected by the purity of the secondary raw materials used, the shape complexity and the use of the casting itself. The presented article focuses on the effect of increasing the returnable material content in the batch on the hot tearing susceptibility of AlSi9Cu3 alloy. Hot tears are a complex phenomenon that combines metallurgical and thermo-mechanical interactions of the cast metal. Hot tearing susceptibility was evaluated on the basis of quantitative (HTS — hot tearing susceptibility index) and qualitative evaluation. The negative effect of returnable material in the batch was already manifested at a 20% content in the batch. The critical proportion of the returnable alloy in the batch can be stated as 50%. The alloy with a 50% returnable material content manifested insufficient results of the HTS index and qualitative evaluation, which means increased sensitivity to tearing. The negative effect of returnable material and the increased sensitivity were also confirmed in the evaluation of the fracture surface and hot tear profile. The microstructure of alloys with 50% and higher proportion of returnable material was characterized by a higher amount of iron phases (mainly Al5FeSi), whose sharp ends acted as critical regions of hot tearing and subsequent hot tear propagation, which had a major impact on the increase in hot tearing susceptibility.

Experimental Study on Mechanical Property of Concrete Based on Seawater and Sea Sand

2013 ◽  
Vol 641-642 ◽  
pp. 574-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Tao Li ◽  
Ling Zhou ◽  
Mao Jiang ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Jun Shao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Growth Trend ◽  
Sea Sand ◽  
Significant Strength ◽  
Dry Conditions ◽  
Early Strength ◽  
Better Than

In this paper, the mechanical property experiments of concrete based on the seawater and sea sand have been carried in different raw materials preparation and different conservation environments. The results show that the early strength and late strength of concrete based on seawater and sea sand are better than concrete based on freshwater and sand. There is no significant strength decreased for concrete based on seawater and sea sand under accelerated alternating wet and dry conditions. For concrete based on seawater and sea sand mixed with admixture, the downward trend of late strength is significantly delayed, the late strength of concrete based on the seawater and sea sand mixed with slag gets the most obvious growth trend, while the late strength of seawater and sea sand concrete mixed with fly ash gets the largest increment.

Study on Modified Rapeseed Oil/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites

2010 ◽  
Vol 123-125 ◽  
pp. 1291-1294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Lü ◽  
Jian Zhong Ma ◽  
Dang Ge Gao ◽  
Lei Hong
Keyword(s):  
Rapeseed Oil ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Emulsifying Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Layer Spacing ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Better Than

Modified rapeseed oil(MRO) was prepared by using rapeseed oil, ethylene diamine and acrylic acid as the raw materials. Modified rapeseed oil/montmorillonite(MRO/MMT) nanocomposite was prepared by using modified rapeseed oil and montmorillonite. The emulsifying properties of MRO and MRO/MMT were determined respectively. Fourier transforms infrared spectrometry (FT-IR) and Transmission Electron microscope (TEM) results showed that MRO/MMT was prepared successfully. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results showed that modified rapeseed oil could smoothly enter the interlayer of montmorillonite, and modified the montmorillonite; with an increase in the amount of montmorillonite, the layer spacing of montmorillonite in the MRO/MMT lower after the first increase. The results of emulsifying properties indicated that emulsifying properties of MRO/MMT was better than MRO.

Process optimization of chili flavor beef tallow and analysis of its volatile compounds by GC-IMS

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hang Li ◽  
Jiamin Liu ◽  
Zhanzhong Wang ◽  
Xiaodong Liu ◽  
Xichun Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Ion Mobility ◽  
Beef Tallow ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Chromatic Aberration ◽  
Frying Temperature ◽  
Frying Time ◽  
Solid Liquid ◽  
Better Than

Abstract With chili and liquid beef tallow as the main raw materials, the processing conditions of chili flavor beef tallow were explored. Gas chromatograpy-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS) was used to determine the volatile compounds in chili flavor beef tallow. The capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin in chili flavor beef tallow were determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The optimum technological conditions were determined, and the index of chromatic aberration, cholesterol was also determined. Based on GC-IMS analysis, 102 kinds of volatile compounds were detected, and the sample III (the ratio of solid–liquid was 1:5, the frying temperature was 120 °C, and the frying time was 15 min) performed better than other samples. The preparation of chili beef tallow improves its antioxidant activity and makes its aroma more intense and more in line with the taste of Chinese people, which provides a theoretical and practical basis for the development of spice beef tallow in the future.

Synthesis and Aggregation Behavior of a Hexameric Quaternary Ammonium Surfactant

Langmuir ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (17) ◽  
pp. 10570-10579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaxun Fan ◽  
Yanbo Hou ◽  
Junfeng Xiang ◽  
Defeng Yu ◽  
Chunxian Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quaternary Ammonium ◽  
Aggregation Behavior ◽  
Quaternary Ammonium Surfactant

The effect of soil temperature and light on sprouting and rooting of root cuttings of hybrid aspen clones

2005 ◽  
Vol 35 (11) ◽  
pp. 2671-2678 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Stenvall ◽  
T Haapala ◽  
S Aarlahti ◽  
P Pulkkinen
Keyword(s):  
Soil Temperature ◽  
Populus Tremuloides ◽  
Hybrid Aspen ◽  
Light Conditions ◽  
Dark Treatment ◽  
Sand Mixture ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Soil Temperatures ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Better Than

Root cuttings from five clones of hybrid aspen (Populus tremula L. × Populus tremuloides Michx.) obtained from 2-year-old stock plants were grown in a peat–sand mixture (soil) at four soil temperatures (18, 22, 26, and 30 °C). Half of the cuttings were grown in light and the rest in darkness. The root cuttings that were grown at the highest soil temperature sprouted and rooted significantly better than the cuttings grown at the lower temperatures. Light did not affect the sprouting of root cuttings but did have a negative effect on their rooting. Moreover, the clones varied significantly in sprouting and rooting percentages, as well as in the time required for sprouting. In general, higher soil temperatures hastened sprouting of the cuttings. Sprouting was also faster in the light than in the dark treatment. Differences in soil temperature, light conditions, or clone had no significant effect on rooting time.

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