scholarly journals Preparation and Photocatalytic Properties of a Bagasse Cellulose-Supported Nano-TiO2 Photocatalytic-Coupled Microbial Carrier

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhua Xiong ◽  
Yinna Liang ◽  
Hao Cheng ◽  
Shuocheng Guo ◽  
Chunlin Jiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Mass Fraction ◽  
Photocatalytic Performance ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Nano Tio2 ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Preparation Conditions ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Composite Carrier

Intimate coupling of photocatalysis and biodegradation (ICPB) has shown promise in removing unwanted organic compounds from water. In this study, bagasse cellulose titanium dioxide composite carrier (SBC-TiO2) was prepared by low-temperature foaming methods. The optimum preparation conditions, material characterization and photocatalytic performance of the composite carrier were then explored. By conducting a single factor test, we found that bagasse cellulose with a mass fraction of 4%, a polyvinyl alcohol solution (PVA) with a mass fraction of 5% and 20 g of a pore-forming agent were optimum conditions for the composite carrier. Under these conditions, good wet density, porosity, water absorption and retention could be realized. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results showed that the composite carrier exhibited good biologic adhesion. X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) results confirmed the successful incorporation of nano-TiO2 dioxide into the composite carrier. When the mass concentration of methylene blue (MB) was 10 mg L−1 at 200 mL, 2 g of the composite carrier was added and the initial pH value of the reaction was maintained at 6, the catalytic effect was best under these conditions and the degradation rate reached 78.91% after 6 h. The method of preparing the composite carrier can aid in the degradation of hard-to-degrade organic compounds via ICPB. These results provide a solid platform for technical research and development in the field of wastewater treatment.

scholarly journals A Polypyrrole-Modified Pd-Ag Bimetallic Electrode for the Electrocatalytic Reduction of 4-Chlorophenol

Catalysts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 931
Author(s):  
Xuefeng Wei ◽  
Laiyuan Zeng ◽  
Weiwei Lu ◽  
Juan Miao ◽  
Ruichang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Chemical Deposition ◽  
Electrocatalytic Reduction ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Chemical Deposition Method ◽  
Promising Application

A polypyrrole-modified bimetallic electrode composed of Pd-Ag on a Ti substrate (Pd-Ag/PPY/Ti) was successfully prepared via a chemical deposition method, and was applied to the electrocatalytic hydrodechlorination of 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) in aqueous solution. The electrode was characterized by cyclic voltammetry (CV), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Various influences on the dechlorination efficiency of 4-chlorophenol, including applied current, initial pH value, and temperature, were studied. The dechlorination efficiency of 4-CP reached 94% within 120 min under the optimum conditions, i.e., a dechlorination current of 6 mA, an initial pH of 2.30, and a temperature of 303 K. The apparent activation energy of the dechlorination of 4-CP by the Pd-Ag/PPY/Ti electrode was calculated to be 49.6 kJ/mol. The equivalent conversion rate constant kPd was 0.63 L.gPd−1·min−1, which was higher than the findings presented in comparable literature. Thus, a highly effective bimetallic electrode with promising application prospects and low Pd loading was fabricated.

scholarly journals Hydrothermal Synthesis of Various Shape-Controlled Europium Hydroxides

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 529
Author(s):  
Hongjuan Zheng ◽  
Kongjun Zhu ◽  
Ayumu Onda ◽  
Kazumichi Yanagisawa
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Hydrothermal Temperature ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hydrothermal Reactions ◽  
Starting Solution ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Shape Controlled ◽  
Scanning Electron

Eu(OH)3 with various shape-controlled morphologies and size, such as plate, rod, tube, prism and nanoparticles was successfully synthesized through simple hydrothermal reactions. The products were characterized by XRD (X-Ray Powder Diffraction), FE-SEM (Field Emission- Scanning Electron Microscopy) and TG (Thermogravimetry). The influence of the initial pH value of the starting solution and reaction temperature on the crystalline phase and morphology of the hydrothermal products was investigated. A possible formation process to control morphologies and size of europium products by changing the hydrothermal temperature and initial pH value of the starting solution was proposed.

Screening and Desilication of a Silicate Bacteria

2011 ◽  
Vol 236-238 ◽  
pp. 253-257
Author(s):  
Xian Zhen Zhang ◽  
De Si Sun ◽  
Hai Lin
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Incubation Time ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Silicate Bacteria ◽  
Bauxite Ore

The strain Jgj-1 was isolated from Gaoan bauxite ore. The relations of desilication of the strain Jgj-1 and the pH of solution, temperature, shaking speed, incubation time, particle size were investigated. The results shows the optimum conditions of bioleaching are as following: at 28°C, initial pH value is 7.2, particle size 0.056mm, 200rpm shaking speed, incubation 5-7 days.

scholarly journals Biogas Production from Combined Irish Potato and Poultry Wastes: Optimization and Kinetic Studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.36) ◽  
pp. 170
Author(s):  
Umar M. Ibrahim ◽  
Saeed I. Ahmed ◽  
Babagana Gutti ◽  
Idris M. Muhammad ◽  
Usman D. Hamza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Kinetic Parameters ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Irish Potato ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Biogas Yield ◽  
Potato Waste ◽  
Initial Ph

The combination of Irish potato waste (IPW) and poultry waste (PW) can form a synergy resulting into an effective substrate for a better biogas production due to some materials they contain. In this work, optimization and kinetic study of biogas production from anaerobic digestion of IPW and PW was investigated. Response surface methodology (RSM) was applied to optimize conditions such as initial pH, solids concentrations and waste ratios. The anaerobic digestion of the two wastes was carried out in the mesophilic condition and Box-Behnken design (BBD) was used to develop and analyze a predictive model which describes the biogas yield. The results revealed that there is a good fit between the experimental and the predicted biogas yield as revealed by the coefficient of determination (R2) value of 97.93%. Optimization using quadratic RSM predicts biogas yield of 19.75% at the optimal conditions of initial pH value 7.28, solids concentration (w/v) 9.85% and waste ratio (IPW:PW) 45:55%. The reaction was observed to have followed a first order kinetics having R2 and relative squared error (RSE) values of 90.61 and 9.63% respectively. Kinetic parameters, such as rate constant and half-life of the biogas yield were evaluated at optimum conditions to be 0.0392 day-1 and 17.68 days respectively. The optimum conditions and kinetic parameters generated from this research can be used to design real bio-digesters, monitor substrate concentrations, simulate biochemical processes and predict performance of bio-digesters using IPW and PW as substrate.  

Hydrothermal Synthesis of GdVO4:Eu 3+ Phosphors by Optimizing its Preparation Conditions

2011 ◽  
Vol 287-290 ◽  
pp. 1360-1364
Author(s):  
Ying Lin Yan ◽  
Yun Hua Xu ◽  
Juan Wang ◽  
Zhen Xing Luan
Keyword(s):  
Ph Value ◽  
Photo Luminescence ◽  
Luminescence Spectroscopy ◽  
Temperature Reaction ◽  
Hydrothermal Temperature ◽  
Red Emission ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Preparation Conditions ◽  
Optimal Reaction Condition ◽  
Optimal Reaction

Eu3+ -doped GdVO4 powders have been synthesized via a novel hydrothermal method using commercially available Gd2O3, NH4VO3 and Eu2O3 as the reacting precursors. The influences of several important parameters, such as hydrothermal temperature, reaction time and pH value, of the experiment were investigated. The obtained samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and photo-luminescence spectroscopy (PL). The experimental results showed that the optimal reaction condition was processed at 180°C for 12 h and adjusted pH value to 4. The morphology of products was uniform pseudo-octahedron with a little conglomeration. All the phosphors exhibit the characteristic dominant red emission of Eu3+ ion (5D0 → 7F2) at 618nm.

Magnetic Composite Microspheres of Cassava Starch: Preparation and Characterization

2014 ◽  
Vol 926-930 ◽  
pp. 145-149
Author(s):  
Ping Lan ◽  
Yu Xian Feng ◽  
Ri Mei He ◽  
Lei Lei Qiao ◽  
Li Hong Lan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cassava Starch ◽  
Magnetic Composite ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Preparation Conditions ◽  
Composite Microspheres ◽  
Condition Effect ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
One Step ◽  
Solution Volume

The magnetic composite microspheres of cassava starch have been prepared by magnetization of one-step oxidation, using cassava starch as natural macromolecule material. The condition effect on magnetic content was evaluated by single factor experiments, such as the mass concentration of starch, reaction temperature, reaction time, stirring speed, initial pH and ferrous solution volume. Preparation conditions were optimized by these evaluation experiments. The prepared magnetic composite microspheres were characterized by infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and other means.

Degradation of bromamine acid by nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) supported on sepiolite

2012 ◽  
Vol 66 (12) ◽  
pp. 2539-2545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuening Fei ◽  
Lingyun Cao ◽  
Lifeng Zhou ◽  
Yingchun Gu ◽  
Xiaoyang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Ph Value ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometer ◽  
Zero Valent Iron ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Preparation Conditions ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Nanoscale Zero Valent Iron ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Set Up

Sepiolite, a natural nano-material, was chosen as a carrier to prepare supported nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI). The effects of preparation conditions, including mass ratio of nZVI and activated sepiolite and preparation pH value, on properties of the supported nZVI were investigated. The results showed that the optimal mass ratio of nZVI and sepiolite was 1.12:1 and the optimal pH value was 7. The supported nZVI was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), and furthermore an analogy model of the supported nZVI was set up. Compared with the nZVI itself, the supported nZVI was more stable in air and possessed better water dispersibility, which were beneficial for the degradation of bromamine acid aqueous solution. The degradation characteristics, such as effects of supported nZVI dosage, initial concentration and initial pH value of the solution on the decolorization efficiency were also investigated. The results showed that in an acidic environment the supported nZVI with a dosage of 2 g/L showed high activity in the degradation of bromamine acid with an initial concentration of 1,000 mg/L, and the degree of decolorization could reach up to 98%.

scholarly journals Degradation of Acid Red B by Manganese doped iron oxychloride and Permonosulfate: Performance and Inhomogeneous Activation Mechanism

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong Chen ◽  
Dan Zhao ◽  
Yanmao Dong ◽  
Chengrun Cai ◽  
Yan Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Active Species ◽  
Ion Concentration ◽  
Activation Mechanism ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Initial Ph

Abstract manganese doped iron oxychloride (Mn-FeOCl) was synthesized by partial pyrolysis method. The Mn-FeOCl was used as heterogeneous catalyst to activate permonosulfate (PMS) for the degradation of azo dye acid red B(ARB) for the first time. The Mn-FeOCl was characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD). The effects of Mn-FeOCl dosage, PMS concentration, initial pH value, Cl ion concentration and humic acid (HA) dosage on the degradation of ARB by Mn-FeOCl/PMS were investigated. Results showed that the ARB was degraded effectively by Mn-FeOCl/PMS. The mineralization rate of ARB reached 42.5%. As the Mn-FeOCl dosage was 0.1g/L, PMS concentration was 1mmol/L, and ARB concentration was 0.05mmol/L, the degradation rate of ARB reached 99.4% in 30 minutes. With the increase of PMS dosage, Mn-FeOCl dosage, Cl− ion concentration and initial pH value, the decolorization effect of ARB increased. The reaction mechanism was analyzed by free radical quenching experiment and XPS. The main active species were determined as ·OH and SO4·− which generated by PMS activation. The SO4·−−was the main active species.

Optimum Conditions of Ag/BiVO4 Photocatalytic Performance on Degradation of Paracetamol by Response Surface Methodology

2014 ◽  
Vol 1073-1076 ◽  
pp. 336-339
Author(s):  
Tian Qi Li ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Ya Qi Zhu ◽  
Zhao Yong Bian
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Visible Light Irradiation ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Light Irradiation ◽  
Catalyst Loading ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Ag Catalyst

Response surface methodology was applied to investigate the optimum degradation conditions of paracetamol using Ag/BiVO4 photocatalysts under the visible light irradiation. Experimental results show that the optimum degradation conditions were: catalyst dosage quantity was 80 mg, Ag-catalyst loading was 5%, and the initial pH value of the solution was 6, respectively. Under this condition, the degradation efficiency of paracetamol was 77.9% within 5 h under the visible light irradiation.

A study on the degradation of direct pink by the low-frequency ultrasonic irradiation

2010 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 829-836 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huaili Zheng ◽  
Guocheng Zhu ◽  
Qiang He ◽  
Peng Hu ◽  
Shijun Jiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ph Value ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Alkaline Condition ◽  
Inorganic Salts ◽  
Ultrasonic Power ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
H2o2 Oxidation ◽  
Ultrasonic Degradation ◽  
Degradation Degree

The ultrasonic degradation of direct pink was investigated in this study. Parameters affecting ultrasonic degradation degree such as ultrasonic power, pH, bubbling gas and the presence of inorganic salts, were examined. The results showed that the addition of inorganic salts (NaCl, CuSO4) facilitated the degradation of direct pink while the addition of K2CO3 inhibited it. The degradation degree was enhanced significantly in the presence of saturated gases as listed here in decreasing order of effectiveness: argon > air > oxygen > nitrogen. The degradation degree of direct pink was largely influenced by pH value and boosted by acidic condition. The optimum degree could be achieved when pH value was 3.0 or when the sound power was 150 W. However, the degradability decreased notably in alkaline condition. Also, ultrasound/H2O2 technology was used, and the results showed that ultrasound/H2O2 has a better effect on the degradation than ultrasound alone or with H2O2 oxidation. After 120 minutes, the degradation degree could reach 78.0% under the optimum conditions, when the ultrasonic power was 150 W, 50 μL H2O2, CuSO4 and argon atmosphere being added and the initial pH value of the model dye was 3.0.

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