scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of Physicochemical Properties of Spruce Cone Biochars Activated by CO2

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3859
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Jedynak ◽  
Barbara Charmas
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
Physical Activation ◽  
Energy Dispersion Spectroscopy ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Activated Biochar ◽  
Developed Surface ◽  
Nh3 Adsorption

In this study the pyrolysis of Norway spruce cones, a lignocellulosic biomass was made. The biochar product was obtained by means of the physical activation method. CO2 was used as the activating gas. The surface properties of biochars were characterized by the nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms, scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS), X-ray fluorescence energy dispersion spectroscopy (ED-XRF), thermal analysis (TGA/DTA), infrared spectroscopy (ATR FT-IR), Raman spectroscopy and the Boehm’s titration method as well as the point of zero charge (pHpzc). The adsorption capacity and the possibility of ammonia desorption (TPD) were also examined. It has been shown that spruce cones can be successfully used as a cheap precursor of well-developed surface biochars, characterized by a large pore volume and good sorption properties. All obtained activated biochars exhibit a largely microporous structure and an acidic character surface. The investigated activated materials have the specific surface areas from 112 to 1181 m2 g−1. The maximum NH3 adsorption capacity of the activated biochar was determined to be 5.18 mg g−1 (88.22 mmol g−1) at 0 °C. These results indicate the applicability of spruce cones as a cheap precursor for the sustainable production of the cost-effective and environmentally friendly biochar adsorbent.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Fe/Mg-Biochar Nanocomposites for Phosphate Removal

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 816 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuefeng Tao ◽  
Tao Huang ◽  
Bo Lv
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Phosphate Removal ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Walnut Shell ◽  
Phosphate Adsorption ◽  
Isothermal Adsorption ◽  
Freundlich Model ◽  
Magnetic Biochar

Magnetic biochar derived from agricultural biomass has been recognized as a cost-effective biochar sorbent for phosphate removal. This study evaluated the use of novel Fe/Mg-biochar nanocomposites (WBC1x), prepared by impregnating ground walnut shell in a solution with a different molar ratio of Fe2+ to Mg2+, then pyrolyzing slowly, at a temperature of 600 °C, to remove phosphate. The results showed that MgO and Fe3O4 were loaded onto the biochar successfully through the impregnation-pyrolysis method and the composites were able to be separated easily by magnetic field. Meanwhile, a higher surface area and point of zero charge on WBC1x were observed compared to the non-magnetic biochar (WBC). Moreover, the isothermal adsorption and kinetics data further suggested the that phosphate adsorption onto WBC1x resulted from chemisorption. Additionally, the maximum phosphate adsorption capacity of WBC1x was 6.9 mg.g−1, obtained though the Langmuir–Freundlich model, which was threefold higher than WBC, where MgO addition could enhance the adsorption capacity of WBC1x markedly by improving the surface charge.

scholarly journals Thermodynamic Study of Adsorption of Phenol, 4-Chlorophenol, and 4-Nitrophenol on Activated Carbon Obtained from Eucalyptus Seed

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Giovanny Rincón-Silva ◽  
Juan Carlos Moreno-Piraján ◽  
Liliana Giraldo Giraldo
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Thermodynamic Study ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Great Association ◽  
Energy Relations

Activated carbons from shell eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) were prepared by chemical activation through impregnation with solutions of two activators: sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide, the surface areas for activated carbons with base were 780 and 670 m2 g−1and the solids activated with acid were 150 and 80 m2 g−1. These were applying in adsorption of priority pollutants: phenol, 4-nitrophenol, and 4-chlorophenol from aqueous solution. Activated carbon with the highest adsorption capacity has values of 2.12, 2.57, and 3.89 on phenol, 4-nitrophenol, and 4-chlorophenol, respectively, and was activated with base. In general, all carbons adsorption capacity was given in the following order: 4-chlorophenol > 4-nitrophenol > phenol. Adsorption isotherms of phenols on activated carbons were fitted to the Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin-Radusckevisch-Kanager models, finding great association between them and experimental data. A thermodynamic study was performed, the exothermic nature and spontaneous nature of the adsorption process were confirmed, and the favorability of adsorption on activated carbons with NaOH was confirmed by energy relations and concluded that the adsorption process of phenolic compounds from the activated carbon obtained is physical. The pH of solutions and pH at point of zero charge of the solid play an important role in the adsorption process.

Simultaneous activation/sulfurization method for production of sulfurized activated carbons: characterization and Hg(II) adsorption capacity

2013 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 546-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadi ShamsiJazeyi ◽  
Tahereh Kaghazchi
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Surface Charges ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Simultaneous Activation ◽  
Adsorption Desorption ◽  
Significant Attention

As an inexpensive method for modification of activated carbons (ACs), sulfurization has attracted significant attention. However, the resulting sulfurized activated carbons (SACs) often are less porous than the original ACs. In this work, we propose a new method for concurrent sulfurization/activation that can lead to preparation of SACs with more porosity than the corresponding non-sulfurized ACs. By using scanning electron microscopy, nitrogen adsorption/desorption, and iodine number experiments, the porous structure of the SACs has been compared with that of non-sulfurized ACs. The specific surface areas of SACs are higher than the corresponding ACs, regardless of the type of activation agents used. For instance, the specific surface area of SAC and AC activated with phosphoric acid is 1,637 and 1,338 m2/g, respectively. Additionally, sulfur contents and surface charges (pHpzc) of the SACs and non-sulfurized ACs are compared. In fact, the SACs have higher sulfur contents and more acidic surfaces. Furthermore, the Hg(II) adsorption capacity of SACs has been compared with the corresponding non-sulfurized ACs. The Hg(II) adsorption isotherms on a selected SAC is measured at different pH values and temperatures. Hg(II) adsorptions as high as 293 mg/g are observed by using SACs prepared by the method proposed in this study.

Analisis Variasi Temperatur Aktivasi Terhadap Daya Serap Arang Aktif Tandan Aren (Arenga Pinnata Merr) Dengan Agen Aktivasi Potassium Silicate(K2SiO3)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Muhammad Azam ◽  
Muhammad Anas ◽  
Erniwati Erniwati
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Temperature Variation ◽  
Chemical Activation ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Potassium Silicate ◽  
Physical Activation ◽  
Activation Temperature ◽  
Pyrolysis Reactor

This study aims to determine the effect of variation of activation temperature of activated carbon from sugar palm bunches of chemically activatied with the activation agent of potassium silicate (K2SiO3) on the adsorption capacity of iodine and methylene blue. Activated carbon from bunches of sugar palmacquired in four steps: preparationsteps, carbonizationstepsusing the pyrolysis reactor with temperature of 300 oC - 400 oC for 8 hours and chemical activation using of potassium silicate (K2SiO3) activator in weight ratio of 2: 1 and physical activation using the electric furnace for 30 minutes with temperature variation of600 oC, 650 oC, 700 oC, 750 oC and 800 oC. The iodine and methyleneblue adsorption testedby Titrimetric method and Spectrophotometry methodrespectively. The results of the adsorption of iodine and methylene blue activated carbon from sugar palm bunches increased from 240.55 mg/g and 63.14 mg/g at a temperature of 600 oC to achieve the highest adsorption capacity of 325.80 mg/g and 73.59 mg/g at temperature of 700 oC and decreased by 257.54 mg/g and 52.03 mg/g at a temperature of 800 oCrespectively.However, it does not meet to Indonesia standard (Standard Nasional Indonesia/SNI), which is 750 mg/g and 120 mg/g respectively.

scholarly journals Development of Biochars Derived from Water Bamboo (Zizania latifolia) Shoot Husks Using Pyrolysis and Ultrasound-Assisted Pyrolysis for the Treatment of Reactive Black 5 (RB5) in Wastewater

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1615
Author(s):  
Thanh Tam Nguyen ◽  
Hung-Hsiang Chen ◽  
Thi Hien To ◽  
Yu-Chen Chang ◽  
Cheng-Kuo Tsai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Reactive Black 5 ◽  
Order Kinetic ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Zizania Latifolia ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Order Kinetic Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted ◽  
Green Technique

Adsorbent made by carbonization of biomass under oxygen-limited conditions has become a promising material for wastewater treatment owing to its cost-effective, simple, and eco-friendly processing method. Ultrasound is considered a green technique to modify carbon materials because it uses water as the solvent. In this study, a comparison of Reactive Black 5 (RB5) adsorption capacity between biochar (BC) generated by pyrolysis of water bamboo (Zizania latifolia) husks at 600 °C and ultrasound-assisted biochar (UBC) produced by pyrolysis at 600 °C assisted by ultrasonic irradiation was performed. UBC showed a greater reaction rate and reached about 80% removal efficiency after 4 h, while it took 24 h for BC to reach that level. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images indicated that the UBC morphology surface was more porous, with the structure of the combination of denser mesopores enhancing physiochemical properties of UBC. By Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller (BET), the specific surface areas of adsorbent materials were analyzed, and the surface areas of BC and UBC were 56.296 m2/g and 141.213 m2/g, respectively. Moreover, the pore volume of UBC was 0.039 cm3/g, which was higher than that of BC at 0.013 cm3/g. The adsorption isotherms and kinetics revealed the better fits of reactions to Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic model, indicating the inclination towards monolayer adsorption and chemisorption of RB5 on water bamboo husk-based UBC.

scholarly journals Adsorptive and Surface Characterization of Mediterranean Agrifood Processing Wastes: Prospection for Pesticide Removal

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 561
Author(s):  
José A. Fernández-López ◽  
Marta Doval Miñarro ◽  
José M. Angosto ◽  
Javier Fernández-Lledó ◽  
José M. Obón
Keyword(s):  
Functional Groups ◽  
Surface Characterization ◽  
Crystallinity Index ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
Waste Biomass ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Citrus Waste ◽  
Olive Mill

The sustainable management of biomass is a key global challenge that demands compliance with fundamental requirements of social and environmental responsibility and economic effectiveness. Strategies for the valorization of waste biomass from agrifood industries must be in line with sustainable technological management and eco-industrial approaches. The efficient bioremoval of the pesticides imazalil and thiabendazole from aqueous effluents using waste biomass from typically Mediterranean agrifood industries (citrus waste, artichoke agrowaste and olive mill residue) revealed that these residues may be transformed into cost-effective biosorbents. Agrifood wastes present irregular surfaces, many different sized pores and active functional groups on their surface, and they are abundant in nature. The surface and adsorptive properties of olive mill residue, artichoke agrowaste and citrus waste were characterized with respect to elemental composition, microstructure, crystallinity, pore size, presence of active functional groups, thermal stability, and point of zero charge. Olive mill residue showed the highest values of surface area (Brunauer–Emmett–Teller method), porosity, crystallinity index, and pH of zero point of charge. Olive mill residue showed the highest efficiency with sorption capacities of 9 mg·g−1 for imazalil and 8.6 mg·g−1 for thiabendazole.

scholarly journals Action Time-Effect and Mechanism of Low-Calcium Fly Ash in Cement-Based Composites

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 681
Author(s):  
Na Yan ◽  
Qingqing Tang ◽  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Guowen Sun
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Chemical Effect ◽  
Hydration Products ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Degree Of Hydration ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Activity Effect ◽  
Low Calcium ◽  
Pore Size Distributions

This study was conducted in order to investigate when low-calcium fly ash plays a physical or chemical effect and what is the chemical effect proportion of low-calcium fly ash. Two types of low-calcium fly ash and quartz powder, with similar fineness as active and inert admixtures, were used as materials in this study. Under different water/binder ratios and hydration ages, the effects of the different types of admixtures and their dosages on the flexural and compressive strength of the composites were studied. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and nitrogen adsorption methods, in addition to an assessment of the degree of hydration of the fly ash, were employed to observe the hydration products at different ages, the microstructures of the hydration products, as well as their surface areas and pore size distributions. The results show that during the hydration period of 28 days, the low-calcium fly ash has a micro-aggregate filling physical effect. However, after 56 days, the hydration degree of fly ash begins to exceed 1%. This illustrates that the low-calcium fly ash has both the pozzolanic activity effect and micro-aggregate filling effect. In contrast, the low-calcium fly ash hydrated for 90 days is still dominated by the physical filling effect.

scholarly journals New approach in the application of lignin for the synthesis of hybrid materials

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beata Podkościelna ◽  
Marta Goliszek ◽  
Olena Sevastyanova
Keyword(s):  
Suspension Polymerization ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Experimental Protocol ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Adsorption Data ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Derivatives Of ◽  
Polymerization Method ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption Data

AbstractIn this study, a novel method for the synthesis of hybrid, porous microspheres, including divinylbenzene (DVB), triethoxyvinylsilane (TEVS) and methacrylated lignin (L-Met), is presented. The methacrylic derivatives of kraft lignin were obtained by reaction with methacryloyl chloride according to a new experimental protocol. The course of the modification of lignin was confirmed by attenuated total reflectance (ATR-FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The emulsion-suspension polymerization method was employed to obtain copolymers of DVD, TEVS and L-Met in spherical forms. The porous structures and morphologies of the obtained lignin-containing functionalized microspheres were investigated by low-temperature nitrogen adsorption data and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The microspheres are demonstrated to be mesoporous materials with specific surface areas in the range of 430–520 m2/g. The effects of the lignin component on the porous structure, shape, swelling and thermal properties of the microspheres were evaluated.

Tailoring the Pore Size of Hypercrosslinked Polymer Foams

1996 ◽  
Vol 431 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. P. Steckle ◽  
M. A. Mitchell ◽  
P. G. Apen
Keyword(s):  
Pore Size ◽  
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Crosslinking Agent ◽  
Nitrogen Adsorption ◽  
Total Surface Area ◽  
Pore Sizes ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Small Pore ◽  
High Resolution Tem ◽  
Cure Time

AbstractOrganic analogues to inorganic zeolites would be a significant step forward in engineered porous materials and would provide advantages in range, selectivity, tailorability and processing. Rigid molecular foams or “organic zeolites” would not be crystalline materials and could be tailored over a broader range of pore sizes and volumes. A novel process for preparing hypercrosslinked polymeric foams has been developed via a Friedel-Crafts polycondensation reaction. A series of rigid hypercrosslinked foams have been prepared using simple rigid polyaromatic hydrocarbons including benzene, biphenyl, m-terphenyl, diphenylmethane, and polystyrene, with p-dichloroxylene (DCX) or divinylbenzene (DVB) as the crosslinking agent. Transparent gels are formed suggesting a very small pore size. After drying the foams are robust and rigid. Densities of the resulting foams can range from 0.15g/cc to 0.75g/cc. Nitrogen adsorption studies have shown that by judiciously selecting monomers and crosslinking agent along with the level of crosslinking and the cure time of the resulting gel, the pore size, pore size distribution, and the total surface area of the foam can be tailored. Surface areas range from 160 to 1,200 m2/g with pore sizes ranging from 6Å to 2,000Å. Further evidence of the uniformity of the foams and their pore sizes has been confirmed by high resolution TEM.

scholarly journals Adsorption of strontium on different sodium-enriched bentonites

2017 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanja Marinovic ◽  
Marija Ajdukovic ◽  
Natasa Jovic-Jovicic ◽  
Tihana Mudrinic ◽  
Bojana Nedic-Vasiljevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cation Exchange ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Alkaline Conditions ◽  
Langmuir Isotherm Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Ph Range

Bentonites from three different deposits (Wyoming, TX, USA and Bogovina, Serbia) with similar cation exchange capacities were sodium enriched and tested as adsorbents for Sr2+ in aqueous solutions. X-Ray diffraction analysis confirmed successful Na-exchange. The textural properties of the bentonite samples were determined using low-temperature the nitrogen physisorption method. Significant differences in the textural properties between the different sodium enriched bentonites were found. Adsorption was investigated with respect to adsorbent dosage, pH, contact time and the initial concentration of Sr2+. The adsorption capacity increased with pH. In the pH range from 4.0?8.5, the amount of adsorbed Sr2+ was almost constant but 2?3 times smaller than at pH ?11. Further experiments were performed at the unadjusted pH since extreme alkaline conditions are environmentally hostile and inapplicable in real systems. The adsorption capacity of all the investigated adsorbents toward Sr2+ was similar under the investigated conditions, regardless of significant differences in the specific surface areas. It was shown and confirmed by the Dubinin?Radushkevich model that the cation exchange mechanism was the dominant mechanism of Sr2+ adsorption. Their developed microporous structures contributed to the Sr2+ adsorption process. The adsorption kinetics obeyed the pseudo-second-order model. The isotherm data were best fitted with the Langmuir isotherm model.

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