scholarly journals Use of the Solid By-Product of Anaerobic Digestion of Biomass to Remove Anthropogenic Organic Pollutants with Endocrine Disruptive Activity

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 2018
Author(s):  
Elisabetta Loffredo ◽  
Claudia Carnimeo ◽  
Roccangelo Silletti ◽  
Carmine Summo
Keyword(s):  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals ◽  
Sorption Kinetics ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Freundlich Model ◽  
Surface Micromorphology ◽  
Endocrine Disrupting ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Mixed Feedstock

Anaerobic digestion of biomass has increasing implementation for bioenergy production. The solid by-product of this technology, i.e., the digestate, has relevant potential in agricultural and environmental applications. This study explored the capacity of a digestate from mixed feedstock to remove from water four endocrine-disrupting chemicals, namely the pesticides metribuzin (MET) and boscalid (BOS) and the xenoestrogens bisphenol A (BPA) and 4-tert-octylphenol (OP). The surface micromorphology and functional groups of the digestate were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, respectively. Results of sorption kinetics showed that all compounds reached the steady state in a few hours according to a pseudo-first-order model in the cases of MET and OP, a pseudo-second-order model for BOS and both models in the case of BPA. Data of adsorption isotherms were fitted to the Henry, Freundlich, Langmuir and Temkin equations. The adsorption of MET preferentially followed the non-linear Freundlich model, whereas the adsorption of the other compounds was properly described by both the linear and Freundlich models. The organic carbon partition coefficients, KOC, were 170, 1066, 256 and 2180 L kg−1 for MET, BOS, BPA and OP, respectively. The desorption of BOS, BPA and OP was slow and incomplete, indicating a phenomenon of hysteresis. In conclusion, the digestate showed a remarkable efficiency in the removal of the compounds, especially those with high hydrophobicity, thus behaving as a promising biosorbent for environmental remediation.

Synthesis, Characterization and Adsorption Studies of a Graphene Oxide/Polyacrylic Acid Nanocomposite Hydrogel

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 46-54
Author(s):  
Makarim A. Mahdi ◽  
Aymen A.R. Jawad ◽  
Aseel M. Aljeboree ◽  
Layth S. Jasim ◽  
Ayad F. Alkaim
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Effluents ◽  
Langmuir Model ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Nanocomposite Hydrogel ◽  
Adsorption System ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Freundlich Model ◽  
Dye Sorption ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

The AAc/GO nanocomposite hydrogel was successfully employed as a polymeric Nano sorbent of the removal efficiency of M G dye from the model. The complication of the mechanism of the adsorption system was completely exposed by examining how solution pH affects adsorption, Ionic strength isotherm models, kinetic models, and thermodynamics. The adsorption of the MG dye was greatly dependent on the solution pH. The Freundlich model has been demonstrated to be the most accurate in describing the MG dye sorption, whilst the Langmuir model was shown to be the least accurate. Additionally, these integrated mechanisms fit nicely within the framework of a pseudo-second-order model. Additionally, the contact time at equilibrium short (ten minutes) required to MG removes demonstrates the AAc/GO nanocomposite hydrogel can be considered an efficient and potentially useful adsorbent for MG removal from industrial effluents.

Nanomaterial-based catalysts for the degradation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals – A way forward to environmental remediation

2021 ◽  
pp. 131217
Author(s):  
Reyna Berenice González-González ◽  
Lizeth Parra-Arroyo ◽  
Roberto Parra-Saldívar ◽  
Ricardo A. Ramirez-Mendoza ◽  
Hafiz M.N. Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals ◽  
Endocrine Disrupting

scholarly journals Enhanced removal of hexavalent chromium by different acid-modified biochar derived from corn straw: behavior and mechanism

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (10) ◽  
pp. 2270-2280
Author(s):  
Yonggang Xu ◽  
Tianxia Bai ◽  
Yubo Yan ◽  
Yunfeng Zhao ◽  
Ling Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Hydrogen Ion ◽  
Corn Straw ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Freundlich Model ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Modified Biochar ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Kinetics Of

Abstract It is of great significance to remove Cr(VI) from water as a result of its high toxicity. Biochar from corn straw was modified by different acids (HNO3, H2SO4 and H3PO4) to remove Cr(VI) from aqueous solution. To estimate the removal mechanisms of Cr(VI) by the acid-modified biochars, batch experiments were performed in the light of contact time, Cr(VI) concentration, and pH, and the characteristics of acid-modified biochars before and after Cr(VI) adsorption were investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The adsorption kinetics of Cr(VI) by acid-modified biochars were consistent with the pseudo-second-order model, and the adsorption isotherm obeyed the Freundlich model. Furthermore, the acid- modified biochars could supply more oxygen-containing functional groups (-COOH and -OH) as electron donor (e−) and hydrogen ion (H+) to enhance the reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III), resulting in enhanced removal of Cr(VI). HNO3-modified biochar exhibited the highest removal efficiency of Cr(VI). In general, the acid modifition of biochar was an effective method to increase the removal of Cr(VI).

Removal of Strontium Ions from Aqueous Solution by Sunflower Straw

2013 ◽  
Vol 726-731 ◽  
pp. 1922-1925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lian Ai ◽  
Xue Gang Luo ◽  
Xiao Yan Lin ◽  
Si Zhao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Batch Adsorption ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Sorption Data ◽  
Freundlich Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Sunflower Straw ◽  
Langmuir And Freundlich Models

The sorptive potential of sunflower straw (≤125 μm) for Sr2+ from aqueous solution was evaluated. Batch adsorption experiments were carried out as a function of solution pH, adsorbent dosage, Sr2+ concentration and contact time. FT-IR spectra and SEM of sunflower straw were employed to explore the functional groups available for the binding of Sr2+ and morphology of the adsorbent. Maximum uptake capacity of sunflower straw was 17.48 mg/g occurred at around pH 3-7. The adsorption equilibrium can be achieved within 5 min and kinetic data were fitted well to pseudo-second-order model. The Langmuir and Freundlich models were applied to describe isotherm sorption data. The Langmuir model gave an acceptable fit than Freundlich model.

Biosorption of Acid Dyes Using Modified Chitosan: Effect of Dye Structure, Hydrogen Bonding and PH

2011 ◽  
Vol 236-238 ◽  
pp. 464-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuo Hua Wang ◽  
Bo Xiang ◽  
Zheng Zhai ◽  
Yi Jiu Li
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Sorption Kinetics ◽  
Acid Dyes ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Modified Chitosan ◽  
Ph Influence ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Acid Orange 10 ◽  
Acid Green 25

This work investigated sorption properties of diethylenetriamine derivative of chitosan (CTSN) for removal of acid dyes (Acid Green 25 (AG25), Acid Red 18 (AR18) and Acid Orange 10 (AO10)) from aqueous solutions. Sorption kinetics was firstly evaluated. It was found that pseudo-second-order model fits well with these dyes adsorbed on CTSN. Compared with normal chitosan, CTSN has higher capacity for AR18 and AO10, but a lower value for AG25. Mechanisms and interactions of dyes with CTSN were also discussed by study the effect of pH, influence of hydrogen-bonding and comparing the sorption capacities.

scholarly journals Chlorates(VII) removal on Dowex™PSR-2 resin

2016 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Dorota Kołodyńska ◽  
Aleksandra Łyko ◽  
Marzena Gęca ◽  
Zbigniew Hubicki
Keyword(s):  
Solution Concentration ◽  
Intraparticle Diffusion ◽  
Optimum Conditions ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Freundlich Model ◽  
Rate Limiting Step ◽  
Limiting Step ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Rate Limiting

<p>Lately there has been observed the increased presence of chlorates(VII) in the natural environment which can affect human health negatively. Therefore the removal of chlorate(VII) ions using the gel type resin functionalized with the tri-n-butyl ammonium (Dowex<sup>™</sup>PSR-2) from waters was studied. The main aim was to evaluate the effects of experimental conditions including contact time, initial solution concentration, pH and temperature on chlorate(VII) ions removal as well as the anion exchanger properties on chlorate(VII) ions sorption. It was found that only the pseudo second order model described the experimental data well and the intraparticle diffusion was not the rate-limiting step. According to the Freundlich model, the q<sub>e</sub> value was to be 69.26 mg/g at optimum conditions (pH 7.0 at 25 <sup>o</sup>C).<strong></strong></p>

scholarly journals Nascent Rice Husk as an Adsorbent for Removing Cationic Dyes from Textile Wastewater

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3437
Author(s):  
Jude Ofei Quansah ◽  
Thandar Hlaing ◽  
Fritz Ndumbe Lyonga ◽  
Phyo Phyo Kyi ◽  
Seung-Hee Hong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Textile Wastewater ◽  
Cationic Dyes ◽  
Adsorption Model ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Freundlich Model ◽  
Langmuir Isotherm Model ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

We assessed the applicability of rice husk (RH) to remove cationic dyes, i.e., methylene blue (MB) and crystal violet (CV), from water. RH thermally treated at 75 °C showed a higher adsorption capacity than that at high temperatures (300–700 °C). For a suitable CV-adsorption model, a pseudo-first-order model for MB adsorption was followed by the kinetics adsorption process; however, a pseudo-second-order model was then suggested. In the qt versus t1/2 plot, the MB line passed through the origin, but that of CV did not. The Langmuir isotherm model was better than the Freundlich model for both dye adsorptions; furthermore, the adsorption capacity for MB and CV was 24.48 mg/g and 25.46 mg/g, respectively. Thermodynamically, the adsorption of both MB and CV onto the RH was found to be spontaneous and endothermic. This adsorption increased insignificantly on increasing the solution pH from 4 to 10. With an increasing dosage of the RH, there was an increase in the removal percentages of MB and CV; however, adsorption capacity per unit mass of the RH was observed to decrease. Therefore, we conclude that utilizing RH as an available and affordable adsorbent is feasible to remove MB and CV from wastewater.

scholarly journals Adsorption of Thymol onto Natural Clays of Morocco: Kinetic and Isotherm Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Hamid Ziyat ◽  
Mohammed Naciri Bennani ◽  
Hassan Hajjaj ◽  
Omar Qabaqous ◽  
Said Arhzaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Freundlich Model ◽  
Kinetics Of Adsorption ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Natural Clays ◽  
Uv Visible ◽  
Kinetics Of

The present work aims to study the affinity of a component of the thyme essential oil “thymol” to natural Moroccan clay “Rhassoul” using the adsorption technique. The physicochemical characterizations of the purified and modified clay were carried out by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), DTA/TGA, and SEM-EDX. Thymol adsorption tests on the purified Rhassoul (Rh-P) and the modified one by CTAB (Rh-CTAB) were followed by UV-visible spectroscopy. They show that the adsorption isotherms can be described by the Freundlich model and that the kinetics of adsorption is in accordance with the pseudo-second-order model for the two clays. Adsorption capacities obtained were of the order of 6 mg/g for the purified Rhassoul and 16 mg/g for the modified Rhassoul by cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB). These values show that the modified Rhassoul has a better adsorption capacity compared to the purified Rhassoul.

Absorption Behavior of a Modified Cellulose Hydrogel for both Fluoride and Arsenic

2013 ◽  
Vol 726-731 ◽  
pp. 733-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Die Meng ◽  
Min Wu ◽  
Ye Tian ◽  
Shigenori Kuga ◽  
Yong Huang
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Intraparticle Diffusion ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Arsenic Adsorption ◽  
Freundlich Model ◽  
Intraparticle Diffusion Model ◽  
Cellulose Hydrogel ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Modified Cellulose

This work reports a cationic modified cellulose hydrogel for fluoride and arsenic adsorption. This adsorbent had a high efficiency in removal of F-, AsO2- and AsO43- simultaneously from aqueous solutions, even at low initial concentrations. Adsorption kinetics showed the relatively rapid rate to reach equilibrium, as could be explained by the pseudo-second-order model and the intraparticle diffusion model within 20 min before the equilibrium. Freundlich model could fit the adsorption process best, and the results showed the improved arsenic adsorption performances especially for AsO43-, much larger than other reported absorbents.

scholarly journals Removal of cadmium and lead from aqueous solutions using iron phosphate-modified pollen microspheres as adsorbents

2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 365-376
Author(s):  
Xiaoxing Zhang ◽  
Hui Liu ◽  
Jin Yang ◽  
Li Zhang ◽  
Binxia Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Adsorption Mechanism ◽  
Iron Phosphate ◽  
Sorption Kinetics ◽  
Order Model ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Removal Of Heavy Metals ◽  
Pseudo Second Order ◽  
Cadmium And Lead

Abstract Iron phosphate-modified pollen microspheres (pollen@FePO4) were prepared and applied as sorbents for the removal of heavy metals (Cd2+ and Pb2+) from the aqueous solution. Batch sorption studies were conducted to investigate the effects of solution pH, contact time, sorbent dosage, and metal concentration on the adsorption process. The sorption of Cd2+ and Pb2+ ions on pollen@FePO4 corresponds to the pseudo-second-order model and Langmuir isotherm, which is similar to the unmodified pollen. At pH 5.92, pollen@FePO4 offers maximum adsorption capacities of 4.623 and 61.35 mg·g−1 for Cd2+ and Pb2+, respectively. The faster sorption kinetics and higher adsorption capacities of Cd2+ and Pb2+ ions onto pollen@FePO4 than pollen indicates that it might be a promising material for the removal of heavy metal ions in aqueous solutions. The possible adsorption mechanism involves electrostatic and chemisorption for Cd2+ and mainly complexion for Pb2+.

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