scholarly journals Nutrients Recovery from Dairy Wastewater by Struvite Precipitation Combined with Ammonium Sorption on Clinoptilolite

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 5822
Author(s):  
Claver Numviyimana ◽  
Jolanta Warchoł ◽  
Bartosz Ligas ◽  
Katarzyna Chojnacka
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Sorption Capacity ◽  
Natural Zeolite ◽  
Dairy Wastewater ◽  
Ammonium Concentration ◽  
Precipitation Process ◽  
Struvite Precipitation ◽  
Complex Solutions ◽  
Ammonium Level ◽  
Positive Effect

Struvite precipitation from Wastewater involves an excess of ammonium to create a supersaturated initial solution. The remaining fraction can be a threat to the environment. This work combined struvite precipitation and ammonium sorption using natural zeolite to decrease the ammonium level in the effluent. Two approaches of estimation of feed sample doses were used. One consisted of gradient experiments for ammonium precipitation to the asymptotic level and was combined with clinoptilolite to lower the ammonium level in the effluent. This approach used doses of 0.05:1.51:0.61:1 of Ca:Mg:NH4+:PO43− mole ratios, respectively. In contrast, three level design with narrowed NH4+:PO43− range reached 0.25:1.51:0.8:1 for Ca:Mg:NH4+:PO43− mole ratios. The addition of zeolite decreased effluent ammonium concentration. In both ways, the P and N recoveries were higher than 94% and 72%, respectively. The complexity of the precipitation mixture decreased the ammonium sorption capacity (Qe) of clinoptilolite from Qe of 0.52 to 0.10 meq∙g−1 in single and complex solutions, respectively. Thermodynamically, the addition of 1.5 % of clinoptilolite changed the struvite precipitation spontaneity from ∆G of −5.87 to −5.42 kJ·mol−1 and from 9.66 to 9.56 kJ·mol−1 for gradient and three level experimental procedures, respectively. Thus, clinoptilolite demonstrated a positive effect on the struvite precipitation process and its environmental impact.

Conditions Influencing Struvite Precipitation from Anaerobic Sludge Digestion Filtrate in a Batch Reactor

2011 ◽  
Vol 183-185 ◽  
pp. 1432-1436
Author(s):  
Xiang Sheng Cao ◽  
Xue Zheng Meng ◽  
Yin Zhong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Anaerobic Sludge ◽  
Precipitation Process ◽  
Operational Conditions ◽  
Sludge Digestion ◽  
Stirring Rate ◽  
Struvite Precipitation ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Sedimentation Time

Struvite precipitation in sludge dewatering filtrate was achieved in a lab-scale sequencing batch reactor. The influence of the operational conditions on the struvite precipitation process has been studied. These operational conditions include stirring rate of the reactor, reaction time and sedimentation time. Experiments indicated that stirring rate of the reactor within 50 rpm to 250 rpm had no strong influence on the formation of struvite. As reaction time increased, there was a slight positive effect on the removal of Mg2+, NH4+ and PO43-. Suggested reaction time is 40-80 minutes based on our experiments. In order to obtain the lower turbidity and the lower PO43- concentration in the decanting filtrate of the batch reactor, the minimum sedimentation time should be more than 30 minutes.

scholarly journals Morphogenesis and evolution mechanisms of bacterially-induced struvite

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian-Lei Zhao ◽  
Han Li ◽  
Hao-Fan Jiang ◽  
Qi-Zhi Yao ◽  
Ying Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Course ◽  
Carboxyl Groups ◽  
Precipitation Process ◽  
Phosphate Content ◽  
Biomimetic Mineralization ◽  
Struvite Precipitation ◽  
Growth Habits ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Relevant Work ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractBacteria are able to induce struvite precipitation, and modify struvite morphology, leading to the mineral with various growth habits. However, the relevant work involving the morphogenesis is limited, thereby obstructing our understanding of bacterially mediated struvite mineralization. Here, an actinomycete Microbacterium marinum sp. nov. H207 was chosen to study its effect on struvite morphology. A combination of bacterial mineralization and biomimetic mineralization techniques was adopted. The bacterial mineralization results showed that strain H207 could induce the formation of struvite with grouping structure (i.e., a small coffin-like crystal grown on a large trapezoid-like substrate crystal), and the overgrowth structure gradually disappeared, while the substrate crystal further evolved into coffin-like, and quadrangular tabular morphology with time. The biomimetic experiments with different organic components confirmed that the soluble macromolecules rich in electronegative carboxyl groups secreted by strain H207 dominate the formation of the struvite grouping. The time-course biomimetic experiments with supernatant testified that the increase in pH and NH4+ content promoted the evolution of crystal habits. Moreover, the evolution process of substrate crystal can be divided into two stages. At the first stage, the crystal grew along the crystallographic b axis. At the later stage, coupled dissolution–precipitation process occurred, and the crystals grew along the corners (i.e., [110] and [1-10] directions). In the case of dissolution, it was also found that the (00-1) face of substrate crystal preferentially dissolved, which results from the low initial phosphate content and high PO43− density on this face. As a result, present work can provide a deeper insight into bio-struvite mineralization.

scholarly journals Pengujian Zeolit Alam Mordenit Sebagai Penjerap Proses Pendegradasian Kandungan Amonium di dalam Air Tambak

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Nuryoto Nuryoto ◽  
Teguh Kurniawan ◽  
Indar Kustiningsih
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Natural Zeolite ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ammonium Concentration ◽  
Small Fish ◽  
Natural Zeolites ◽  
Absorption Time ◽  
Adsorption Time ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Other Hand

ABSTRACTIndonesia has an abundant quantity of natural zeolites that have not yet been utilized maximally. On the other hand, fishpond farmers have a problem regarding the presence of ammonium in the fishpond water which will negatively impact to survival of fish, especially small fish. To solve this problem, this research was utilizing natural zeolite to degrade ammonium in the fishpond water. This research aimed to test mordenite natural zeolite from Bayah as an adsorbent to collaborate some variables impact to reach more maximal adsorption. The variables that were used to be observed were: mordenite natural zeolite from Bayah as an adsorbent which has been activated by 1-7 N H2SO4 and the other was without activation, ammonium concentration of 80-800 ppm, the particle size of adsorbent of 80 and 150 mesh, stirring speed of 600 and 800 rpm, and without stirring by duration adsorption time of 60 minutes. The research results showed that mordenite natural zeolite after activated was able to adsorb of 100% ammonium, while for the mordenite natural zeolite from Bayah without stirring was of 80%, by the same absorption time. These results will give significant benefits for fishpond farmers to increase their productivity because of the increase in fish survival.Keywords: adsorption, adsorbent, zeolite, amoniumABSTRAKKandungan zeolit alam di Indonesia cukup melimpah dan belum termanfaatkan secara maksimal. Pada sisi lain petani tambak dihadapkan pada masalah terdapatnya kandungan amonium di dalam air tambak, yang akan berdampak negatif bagi keberlangsungan hidup ikan, terutama ikan yang masih kecil. Penelitian ini mencoba memanfaatkan zeolit alam guna mendegradasi kandungan amonium dalam air tambak. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah melakukan pengujian terhadap zeolit alam mordenit dari Bayah sebagai adsorben, baik dilakukan dengan pengadukan maupun tanpa pengadukan, serta mengkolaborasi beberapa variabel yang berpengaruh agar hasil adsorpsi lebih maksimal. Observasi dilakukan dengan zeolit alam mordenit dari Bayah yang telah diaktivasi dengan 1-7 N H2SO4 maupun tanpa aktivasi, rentang konsentrasi larutan amonium 80-800 ppm, ukuran partikel adsorben 80 dan 150 mesh, kecepatan pengadukan 600 dan 800 rpm, dan tanpa pengadukan serta lamanya waktu penyerapan 60 menit. Hasil penelitian menunjukan hasil yang sangat baik, dan secara umum zeolit alam mordenit Bayah teraktivasi telah mampu melakukan adsorpsi amonium sebesar 100%, sedangkan untuk zeolit alam mordenit Bayah tanpa pengadukan sebesar 80% pada waktu adsorpsi yang sama.Kata kunci: adsorpsi, adsorben, zeolit, amonium

scholarly journals Evaluating the Impacts of ACP Management on the Energy Performance of Hydrothermal Liquefaction via Nutrient Recovery

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Bauer ◽  
Fangwei Cheng ◽  
Lisa Colosi
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Hydrothermal Liquefaction ◽  
Liquid Fuels ◽  
Precipitation Process ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Modeling Framework ◽  
Energy Return On Investment ◽  
Theoretical Yield ◽  
Struvite Precipitation

Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is of interest in producing liquid fuels from organic waste, but the process also creates appreciable quantities of aqueous co-product (ACP) containing high concentrations of regulated wastewater pollutants (e.g., organic carbon, nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P)). Previous literature has not emphasized characterization, management, or possible valorization of ACP wastewaters. This study aims to evaluate one possible approach to ACP management via recovery of valuable scarce materials. Equilibrium modeling was performed to estimate theoretical yields of struvite (MgNH4PO4·6H2O) from ACP samples arising from HTL processing of selected waste feedstocks. Experimental analyses were conducted to evaluate the accuracy of theoretical yield estimates. Adjusted yields were then incorporated into a life-cycle energy modeling framework to compute energy return on investment (EROI) for the struvite precipitation process as part of the overall HTL life-cycle. Observed struvite yields and residual P concentrations were consistent with theoretical modeling results; however, residual N concentrations were lower than model estimates because of the volatilization of ammonia gas. EROI calculations reveal that struvite recovery is a net-energy producing process, but that this benefit offers little to no improvement in EROI performance for the overall HTL life-cycle. In contrast, corresponding economic analysis suggests that struvite precipitation may be economically appealing.

scholarly journals Nanoparticles of activated natural zeolite on textiles for protection and therapy

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Grancaric ◽  
Anita Tarbuk ◽  
Ivancica Kovacek
Keyword(s):  
Small Molecules ◽  
Natural Zeolite ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Antioxidant Effect ◽  
Healing Wounds ◽  
The Common ◽  
Living Organisms ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Agriculture Water ◽  
Protective Textiles

Activated natural zeolite clinoptilolite is microporous hydrated aluminosilicates crystals with well-defined structures containing AlO4 and SiO4 tetrahedral linked through the common oxygen atoms. It is to point out that zeolites act as strong adsorbents and ion-exchangers but having many other useful properties. Due to its cationexchange ability, zeolites have catalytic properties and, for that, multiple uses in medicine and industry, agriculture, water purification and detergents. Zeolites are nontoxic substance, excellent for UVR and microbes protection, for proteins and small molecules such as glucose adsorption. In this paper its positive effect on the metabolism of living organisms and its anticancerogenic, antiviral, antimetastatic and antioxidant effect. The activity of natural zeolite as natural immunostimulator was presented as well as its help in healing wounds. Therefore, the present paper is an attempt to modify cotton (by mercerization) and polyester (by alkaline hydrolysis) fabrics for summer clothing with addition of natural zeolite nanoparticles for achieving UV and antibacterial protective textiles.

Recovery of nitrogen from saponification wastewater by struvite precipitation

2010 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
pp. 2741-2748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiming Huang ◽  
Xianming Xiao ◽  
Liping Yang ◽  
Bo Yan
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Size Range ◽  
Separation Process ◽  
Ammonium Concentration ◽  
Subsequent Reaction ◽  
Ammonium Removal ◽  
Seeding Material ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Struvite Precipitation

In general, saponification wastewater produced from the separation process of rare-earth elements contains high ammonium concentration. In this study, a series of experiments were conducted to investigate the parameters to enhance the struvite precipitation potential for ammonium removal from the wastewater having an ammonium concentration of 4,100 mg/L. Experimental results showed that increasing the dose and grain size of pre-formed struvite, which was added as the seeding material in struvite reaction, could increase ammonium removal. The removal efficiency increased 7.6% when the dose of pre-formed struvite with crystal grain size range of 0.098–0.150 mm increased from 0 g/L to 60 g/L. Additionally, struvite precipitation was tested with the intermittent addition of magnesium and phosphate to utilize the struvite crystals formed during the reaction process as the seeding material for the subsequent reaction. The results revealed that intermittently adding magnesium 7 times effectively enhanced ammonium removal by around 8%, which was equivalent to that of using pre-formed struvite as the seeding material. Furthermore, the chemical composition of the struvite recovered with intermittent addition of magnesium was characterized, showing the struvite could be used as fertilizer. An economic evaluation indicated that intermittent addition of magnesium 7 times can save 13.4% cost for recovering per kg NH4+ compared to that of bulk addition.

ChemInform Abstract: Impact of Calcium on Struvite Precipitation from Anaerobically Digested Dairy Wastewater

ChemInform ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (29) ◽  
pp. no-no
Author(s):  
Tianxi Zhang ◽  
Keith E. Bowers ◽  
Joseph H. Harrison ◽  
Shulin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Wastewater ◽  
Struvite Precipitation

scholarly journals Potassium Recovery from Potassium Solution and Seawater Using Different Adsorbents

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 8660
Author(s):  
Sora Shin ◽  
EunHea Jho ◽  
HyunJu Park ◽  
Sungjong Lee ◽  
JoonHa Kim
Keyword(s):  
Sorption Capacity ◽  
Natural Zeolite ◽  
Ammonium Acetate ◽  
Manganese Nodule ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
Seawater Samples ◽  
Surface Modified ◽  
Neutral Conditions ◽  
Better Than

The potassium (K) sorption characteristics with three adsorbents, natural zeolite, ammonium acetate-treated zeolite, and manganese nodule, were studied and compared to see the potential use of manganese nodule as an alternative K adsorbent. In general, the Langmuir isotherm could fit the K sorption in the KCl solutions at different pH conditions better than the Freundlich isotherm. Based on the Langmuir parameters, the maximum K sorption was greater for the zeolite-based adsorbents (i.e., 40–42 mg g−1) than the manganese nodule (i.e., 2.0 mg g−1) at acidic conditions, while the manganese nodule (i.e., 9.7 mg g−1) showed better K sorption at neutral conditions. With the seawater samples, the zeolite-based adsorbents showed higher K recovery (4–14%) than the manganese nodule (0–8.8%). The K sorption on the zeolite-based adsorbents followed the pseudo-second-order kinetics and the K sorption rates were higher for the treated zeolite than the natural zeolite. The repeated sorption tests showed that the natural zeolite could potentially be reused up to three times without any significant loss of K sorption capacity, while the ammonium acetate-treated zeolite lost its K sorption capacity after the single sorption test. Overall, the results show that the manganese nodule may potentially be the alternative to zeolite for K recovery under certain conditions, yet the zeolite-based adsorbents are generally better than the manganese nodule. Thus, more studies to enhance the K recovery using zeolite, including surface modified zeolite, are recommended.

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