scholarly journals Reactive Transport and Removal of Nutrients and Pesticides in Engineered Porous Media

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongli Tong ◽  
Jie Zhuang ◽  
Xijuan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Reactive Transport ◽  
Nitrate Removal ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Drainage Water ◽  
Phosphate Removal ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Flow Conditions ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Agricultural nonpoint pollution has been recognized as a primary source of nutrients and pesticides that contaminate surface water and groundwater. Reactive materials have great potential to remove nutrients and pesticides from agricultural drainage water. In this study, we investigated the reactive transport and removal of coexisting nitrate, phosphate, and three pesticides (tricyclazole, isoprothiolane, and malathion) by iron filings and natural ore limestone through column experiments under saturated flow conditions. Breakthrough results showed that 45.0% and 35.8% of nitrate were removed by iron filings and limestone during transport, with average removal capacities of 2670 mg/kg and 1400 mg/kg, respectively. The removal of nitrate was mainly due to microbial denitrification especially after 131–154 pore volumes (≈30 d), whereas reduction to ammonia dominated nitrate removal in iron filings during early phase (i.e., <21.7 d). The results showed that 68.2% and 17.6% of phosphate were removed by iron filings and limestone, with average removal capacities of 416.1 mg/kg and 155.2 mg/kg, respectively. Mineral surface analyses using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) suggested that ligand exchange, chemical precipitation, and electrostatic attraction were responsible for phosphate removal. Chemical sorption was the main mechanism that caused removals of 91.6–100% of malathion and ≈27% of isoprothiolane in iron filings and limestone. However, only 22.0% and 1.1% of tricycalzole were removed by iron filings and limestone, respectively, suggesting that the removal might be relevant to the nonpolarity of tricyclazole. This study demonstrates the great potential of industrial wastes for concurrent removal of nutrients and pesticides under flow conditions.

Synthesis of Alpha-Tricalcium Phosphate by Wet Reaction and Evaluation of Mechanical Properties

2012 ◽  
Vol 727-728 ◽  
pp. 1164-1169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mônica Beatriz Thürmer ◽  
Rafaela Silveira Vieira ◽  
Juliana Machado Fernandes ◽  
Wilbur Trajano Guerin Coelho ◽  
Luis Alberto Santos
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Particle Size Analysis ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Calcium Phosphate Cements

Calcium phosphate cements have bioactivity and osteoconductivity and can be molded and replace portions of bone tissue. The aim of this work was to study the obtainment of α-tricalcium phosphate, the main phase of calcium phosphate cement, by wet reaction from calcium nitrate and phosphoric acid. There are no reports about α-tricalcium phosphate obtained by this method. Two routes of chemical precipitation were evaluated and the use of two calcinations temperatures to obtain the phase of cement. The influence of calcination temperature on the mechanical properties of cement was evaluated. Cement samples were characterized by particle size analysis, X-ray diffraction, mechanical strength and scanning electron microscopy. The results demonstrate the strong influence of synthesis route on the crystalline phases of cement and the influence of concentration of reactants on the product of the reaction, as well as, on the mechanical properties of cement.

Synthesis and photocatalytic properties of magnetic separable and recyclable p-n heterojunction CoFe2O4/Bi12O17Cl2 photocatalyst

CrystEngComm ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kexin Fang ◽  
Lei Shi ◽  
Lishuang Cui ◽  
Chunwei Shi ◽  
Weiwei Si
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Photocatalytic Properties ◽  
Chemical Precipitation Method ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
High Crystallinity

A series of CoFe2O4/Bi12O17Cl2 (CFO/Bi12O17Cl2) nanocomposites have been prepared by chemical precipitation method. The result of X-ray diffraction showed that CFO/Bi12O17Cl2 composites had high crystallinity. It was found that CoFe2O4...

Monodisperse Fe3O4/Fe Core/Shell Nanoparticles with Enhanced Magnetic Property

2011 ◽  
Vol 306-307 ◽  
pp. 410-415
Author(s):  
Li Sun ◽  
Fu Tian Liu ◽  
Qi Hui Jiang ◽  
Xiu Xiu Chen ◽  
Ping Yang
Keyword(s):  
Average Diameter ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Shell Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Shell Particles ◽  
Core Shell Nanoparticles

Core/shell type nanoparticles with an average diameter of 20nm were synthesized by chemical precipitation method. Firstly, Monodisperse Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized by solvethermal method. FeSO4ž7H2O and NaBH4 were respectively dissolved in distilled water, then moderated Fe3O4 particles and surfactant(PVP) were ultrasonic dispersed into the FeSO4ž7H2O solution. The resulting solution was stirred 2 h at room temperature. Fe could be deposited on the surface of monodispersed Fe3O4 nanoparticles to form core-shell particles. The particles were characterized by using various experimental techniques, such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), AGM and DTA. The results suggest that the saturation magnetization of the nanocomposites is 100 emu/g. The composition of the samples show monodisperse and the sides of the core/shell nanoparticles are 20-30nm. It is noted that the formation of Fe3O4/Fe nanocomposites magnetite nanoparticles possess superparamagnetic property.

Characteristic of a Novel Composite Inorganic Polymer Coagulant-PAZF Prepared from Industrial Wastes

2014 ◽  
Vol 977 ◽  
pp. 82-85
Author(s):  
Ming Li ◽  
Yan Zhen Yu ◽  
Juan Ting Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Complex Compounds ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Structure And Morphology ◽  
Coagulation Performance ◽  
Composite Coagulant ◽  
Scanning Electron

A new composite coagulant polymeric aluminum zinc ferric (PAZF) was synthesized from industrial wastes. The structure and morphology of the coagulant was characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and the coagulation performances were evaluated by dyeing-printing wastewater treatment. The results show that new complex compounds are formed in PAZF. Compared with poly aluminum chloride (PAC), the contents of ionic polymerized bonds and the cross-copolymerization among Fe (III), Al (III) and Zn (II) hydroxyl polymerized bonds are increase obviously, and the surface morphology of PAZF presents a net-like structure with the longer molecular chain. Coagulation experiments indicate that PAZF exhibits better coagulation performance in removing turbidity, COD and chromaticity.

Influence of Curing Temperature on Metakaolin-Based Geopolymers

2014 ◽  
Vol 775-776 ◽  
pp. 210-215
Author(s):  
Danúbia Lisbôa da Costa ◽  
Romualdo Rodrigues Menezes ◽  
Gelmires Araújo Neves ◽  
Sandro Marden Torres
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Curing Temperature ◽  
Inorganic Polymers ◽  
Flexural Test ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Curing Conditions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Natural Minerals ◽  
Application Potential

Geopolymers, also known as inorganic polymers, are aluminosilicates with cementing characteristics that have great application potential. They are produced by the alkaline activation of aluminosilicates precursors such as industrial wastes, calcined clays, natural minerals, among others and have their properties intimately associated to characteristics of the precursor materials and curing conditions. In this sense, this study aims to evaluate the mechanical behavior of geopolymers obtained from metakaolin according to the curing temperature. The geopolymerization was reached by the mixture of metakaolin with NaOH and the curing of the specimens was held at room temperature, 60°C and 100°C. The specimens were characterized by X-ray diffraction, mercury intrusion porosimetry, and SEM. The mechanical strength was determined by flexural test. The results show that the process of geopolymerization suffers a direct influence of the curing temperature used.

scholarly journals Crystal Chemistry and Luminescence Properties of Eu-Doped Polycrystalline Hydroxyapatite Synthesized by Chemical Precipitation at Room Temperature

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Baldassarre ◽  
Angela Altomare ◽  
Nicola Corriero ◽  
Ernesto Mesto ◽  
Maria Lacalamita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Annealing Temperature ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled

Europium-doped hydroxyapatite Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2 (3% mol) powders were synthesized by an optimized chemical precipitation method at 25 °C, followed by drying at 120 °C and calcination at 450 °C and 900 °C. The obtained nanosized crystallite samples were investigated by means of a combination of inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Raman and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopies. The Rietveld refinement in the hexagonal P63/m space group showed europium ordered at the Ca2 site at high temperature (900 °C), and at the Ca1 site for lower temperatures (120 °C and 450 °C). FTIR and Raman spectra showed slight band shifts and minor modifications of the (PO4) bands with increasing annealing temperature. PL spectra and decay curves revealed significant luminescence emission for the phase obtained at 900 °C and highlighted the migration of Eu from the Ca1 to Ca2 site as a result of increasing calcinating temperature.

Characterization of Nano-Biphasic Calcium Phosphates Synthesized under Microwave Curing

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 67-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafa I. Abdel-Fattah ◽  
Fikry M. Reicha ◽  
Tarek A. Elkhooly
Keyword(s):  
Ph Value ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Calcium Deficiency ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microwave Curing ◽  
Tcp Phase ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

Two biphasic BCP ceramic samples were synthesized by chemical precipitation and microwave curing of calcium deficient hydroxyapatite CDHA under the same pH value and temperature but varied in their initial Ca/P molar ratio. Precipitates were characterization after thermogravimetric analysis, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, atomic absorption spectroscopy and TEM. Hydroxyapatite (HA) contents were measured for the two biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) ceramics by sintering the calcium-deficient apatites (CDHA). The results reveal two condensation mechanisms of HPO42- affecting the Ca/P molar ratio after calcination. The X-ray diffraction patterns of BCP powders show the in situ formation of -TCP in the BCP powder. The amount of -TCP phase increases as the initial Ca/P molar ratio decreases due to more calcium deficiency in CDHA structure. The influence of HPO42- incorporation on increasing -TCP phase content after calcination is evaluated. TEM micrographs proved the effect of microwave curing during the preparation process on reducing of particle size to nanoscale range and the destruction of CDHA to finer HA and -TCP particles upon calcination.

Palaeogeographic controls on palygorskite occurrence in Maastrichtian-Palaeogene sediments of the Western High Atlas and Meseta Basins (Morocco)

Clay Minerals ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 595-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Knidiri ◽  
L. Daoudi ◽  
M. El Ouahabi ◽  
B. Rhouta ◽  
F. Rocha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depositional Environment ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
High Atlas ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Smectite Clays ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Mineralogical Characteristics ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Chemical Conditions

AbstractThe Maastrichtian-Palaeogene series of the Western High Atlas and Meseta Basins in Morocco are particularly rich in palygorskite. The present work is aimed at clarifying the genesis of palygorskite from the interbedded facies and gaining an understanding of their relationships with the depositional environment. The mineralogical characteristics of palygorskite from these series were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron microscopy (SEM/TEM). The palygorskite content and microstructure show large geographical and stratigraphical variations in the deposits studied. The palygorskite occurrence is directly related to palaeobathymetry, since it is the dominant clay mineral in shallow marine and restricted environments. According to the morphology of palygorskite crystallites, four types of textures were distinguished. These types of palygorskite are polygenetic, formed by chemical precipitation, by the recrystallization of smectite clays or reworked by wind or water from sub-aerial environments. The difference between the two studied sub-basins with respect to palygorskite occurrence is attributed to the palaeomorphology of the hinterlands, to the tectonic differentiation and to the physical-chemical conditions of seawater.

Synthesis and Spectral Analysis of PVP Capped Zinc Oxide Nanostructures

2015 ◽  
Vol 1086 ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
R. Kiruba ◽  
Solomon Jeevaraj A. Kingson
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Hexagonal Structure ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
Photoluminescence Spectra ◽  
Zinc Oxide Nanostructures ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Oxide Nanostructures ◽  
Prepared Nanostructures

Monodispersed polyvinylpyrrolidone capped nanostructures of zinc oxide are prepared through chemical precipitation technique. The prepared nanostructures are characterized by XRD, SEM and Photoluminescence spectroscopic techniques. X-ray diffraction studies confirm the hexagonal structure of zinc oxide nanostructures. Nanostructures of the prepared zinc oxide are confirmed by SEM. The emission wavelength of PVP capped zinc oxide is found to be 551 nm using photoluminescence spectra.

Preparation of Amorphous Calcium Phosphate/Triclcium Silicate Composite Powders

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 1643-1646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Lin ◽  
Yan Bao Li ◽  
Xiang Hui Lan ◽  
Chun Hua Lu ◽  
Zhong Zi Xu
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Shell Structure ◽  
Amorphous Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Core Shell Structure

The amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP)/tricalcium silicate (Ca3SiO5, C3S) composite powders were synthesized in this paper. The exothermal behavior of C3S determined by isothermal conduction calorimetry indicated that the ACP could be synthesis by chemical precipitation method during the induction period (stage II) of C3S. The composite powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The results indicated that nanosized ACP particles deposited on the surface of C3S particles to form core-shell structure at pH=10.5, and the nCa/nP of ACP could be controlled between 1.0 and 1.5. The core-shell structure is stable after sintered at 500 oC for 3 h to remove the β-cyclodextrin (β-CD). As compared with the irregular C3S particles (1~5 μm), the composite powders particles are spherical with a diameter of 40~150 μm. Therefore, to obtain the smaller size of composite powders, it is expected to avoid the aggregate of C3S particles in the aqueous solution by addition of dispersant. As compared with C3S, the composite powders may contribute better injectability, strength and biocompatibility.

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