N、S共掺TiO_2光催化剂的合成及其在废水处理中的应用

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了N、S共掺TiO2光催化剂,借助X-射线衍射(XRD)、光电子能谱(XPS)、紫外-可见吸收光谱(UV-vis)等测试手段对样品进行表征,并以罗丹明B为模型污染物考察了样品光催化活性.XRD物相鉴定表明,所得TiO2催化剂为锐钛矿和金红石矿的混合型,金红石型的含量在15.2%—10.6%之间,N和S掺杂可有效抑制金红石相的生成;光催化降解实验结果表明,N、S共掺光催化剂具有良好的可见光催化活性,自然光照射10h,N、S共掺催化剂(1.0%N-0.25%S-TiO)对工业废水COD的去除率高达97.2%.     

Pd/TiO_2催化剂对三氯生的催化加氢脱氯研究

采用沉淀-沉积法制备不同载体的Pd负载型催化剂,采用透射电镜(TEM)、X-射线衍射(XRD)和电感耦合等离子体发射光谱(ICP-AES)对材料进行表征;并以所得材料为催化剂对三氯生(TCS)的催化加氢脱氯反应进行了研究.结果表明,Pd/TiO_2型催化剂在TCS加氢脱氯反应中具有较好的效果,反应活性随着Pd负载量的提高而增强.当反应物初始浓度为0.016 mmol·L~(-1),pH值为10,催化剂0.36%Pd/TiO_2用量为20mg时,TCS在70 min可以完成脱氯过程.碱性条件下,p H的升高不利于反应的进行.当催化剂用量在15—25 mg时,催化剂质量标化的反应初活性没有明显变化,表明催化反应过程不受传质阻力的影响.当反应物初始浓度在0.009—0.02 mmol·L~(-1)时,反应初活性随浓度的提高显著增加,但进一步增加反应物的浓度时初活性没有明显提高,因此,TCS在Pd/TiO_2催化剂上的脱氯行为符合Langmuir-Hinshelwood模型,表明TCS的加氢脱氯受表面吸附所控制.催化反应的过程中生成多种脱氯中间产物,反应的最终产物为2-羟基二苯醚.     

不同形貌的TiO_2材料对五氯苯的热降解

采用溶剂热法、均匀共沉淀法和溶胶-水热法分别制备出3种不同形貌的二氧化钛催化剂.采用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、X射线能谱仪(EDX)和场发射扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对催化剂的晶型结构和微观形貌进行分析.以五氯苯为模型污染物,分别在300℃、350℃、400℃条件下对3种不同形貌材料的催化活性进行评价.结果表明,3种材料的活性强弱顺序为:均匀共沉淀法所制TiO_2溶胶-水热法所制TiO_2溶剂热法所制TiO_2.均匀共沉淀法所制TiO_2在反应温度350℃、反应时间60 min的条件下对五氯苯的降解效率已经达到99.8%.通过GC-MS对五氯苯的降解产物进行分析,检测到有四氯苯、三氯苯和二氯苯等生成,表明降解反应有加氢脱氯过程发生.五氯苯加氢脱氯降解路径为:Pe CB→1,2,4,5/1,2,3,5/1,2,3,4-Te CB→1,2,4/1,2,3-TrCB→DCB.     

增溶剂对Pd/ACF电极电还原水相中的2,4,5-PCB脱氯的影响

研究了Pd修饰活性炭毡(ACF)电极在不同增溶剂中(2,4,5-PCB)电催化还原脱氯效果,结果表明,以四烷基铵盐作为增溶剂时,2,4,5-PCB脱氯效率大体随着增溶剂疏水基团的增大而提高. 在增溶能力强的阳离子表面活性剂和非离子表面活性剂溶液中,2,4,5-PCB的脱氯效果均较好.羟丙基-β-环糊精(HPCD)无毒无害易降解,且其溶液中2,4,5-PCB反应条件低,脱氯效果好,是较优的增溶剂.     

生物炭载硫化铁对2,4-二氯苯氧乙酸的催化氧化降解

以木质生物炭为载体制备了负载型硫化铁(FeS_x/BC),采用扫描电镜/能量色散X射线光谱(SEM/EDX)、X射线粉末衍射(XRD)和X射线光电子能谱(XPS)对其结构进行了表征分析.然后将其用于催化除草剂2,4-二氯苯氧乙酸(2,4-D)的类Fenton氧化降解,并与市售硫化亚铁(c-FeS)进行对比.结果表明,生物炭可以提高硫化铁分散性,炭载催化剂中的Fe主要以Fe_3S_4形式存在.与c-FeS相比,采用FeS_x/BC催化降解2,4-D的反应速率常数(k_(obs))提高了约20倍.降解反应速率随催化剂、H_2O_2用量增加而提高,但是随初始pH(2.0—9.0)上升而下降.机理研究表明,生物炭作为电子穿梭体有助于提高·OH的生成量,促进2,4-D降解中间产物转化、并使脱氯反应更完全.     

有机改性蒙脱石负载纳米零价铁去除水体新兴污染物双氯芬酸

双氯芬酸(DFC)作为一种典型的新兴污染物,进入环境中难以被生物降解和转化,给人类健康造成潜在危害.本研究采用阳离子表面活性剂十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(HDTMAB)改性的蒙脱石(Mt)负载自制的纳米零价铁(nZVI),得到有机改性蒙脱石负载纳米零价铁(H-Mt+nZVI)复合材料,用于去除水中的DFC.利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、比表面积分析仪(BET)对复合材料进行了表征.结果表明,在XRD图谱中2θ=44.6°附近出现了对应于Fe~0的衍射峰,证明nZVI被成功负载于Mt上;在0.5 CEC、1 CEC、2 CEC改性的Mt比表面积由49.40 m~2·g~(-1)下降到20.86、21.27、26.06 m~2·g~(-1),且Mt的孔径由8.01 nm增大到10.93、11.60、12.40 nm,主要由于nZVI负载到Mt表面或层间,扩充了部分吸附孔洞.同时,采用批次吸附实验比较了Mt、nZVI和H-Mt+nZVI复合材料对DFC的去除效果,研究结果表明,Mt和nZVI对DFC的去除率均低于20%,复合材料对DFC的去除率明显增大,可达90%以上.复合材料对DFC的吸附等温曲线符合Langmuir和Freundlich等温模型,吸附动力学更满足准一级动力学模型.在采用1倍阳离子交换量改性蒙脱石负载纳米零价铁(1 CEC Mt+nZVI)吸附DFC时,饱和吸附量可达1922.78 mg·kg~(-1),吸附平衡时间为30 min.说明H-Mt+nZVI复合材料可应用于水体新兴污染物DFC的快速去除.     

钛掺杂氧化铋紫外光催化降解水中全氟辛酸(PFOA)

通过水热法制备了Ti(Ⅳ)掺杂Bi_2O_3(BTO),采用扫描电镜(SEM)、X射线粉末衍射(XRD)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)等技术对其形貌和结构进行表征,并考察了钛掺杂氧化铋光催化降解水中PFOA的降解效果,发现PFOA的降解符合一级反应动力学,其降解速率常数为-0.2 h~(-1),比商业用纳米二氧化钛P25提高了6.8倍.表征结果证明,BTO存在多孔结构,能够增加反应活性位点,提高光催化活性面积.同时,自由基捕获实验和中间产物分析表明,光生空穴对PFOA的断链分解起决定性作用;同时Bi—O—Ti表面基团吸附PFOA并弱化了C—F键,导致光生电子可自由移至C—F键上并实现还原脱氟;光生电子和空穴在功能上相互配合,实现了对PFOA的协同降解;PFOA的降解过程受还原性物质主导,通过C—C键的断裂生成短链全氟羧酸类物质.     

改性碳纳米管负载Pd基催化剂对二氯乙酸的催化加氢脱氯

以壳聚糖(chitosan,CS)为单体,采用表面沉积交联法对多壁碳纳米管(CNT)改性得到壳聚糖修饰的碳纳米管(CS-CNT).分别以CS-CNT和CNT为载体,用硼氢化钠还原法制备Pd/CNT和Pd/CS-CNT负载型催化剂.采用元素分析仪、电感耦合等离子体发射光谱仪(ICP)、透射电镜(TEM)、比表面积与孔径分布测定仪(BET)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)等对材料进行表征,并对二氯乙酸的液相催化加氢脱氯反应进行了研究.结果表明,与Pd/CNT相比,Pd/CS-CNT对二氯乙酸有更高的催化活性.此外,该催化加氢脱氯反应受溶液pH及催化剂表面Pd颗粒的影响.二氯乙酸的催化加氢脱氯反应符合Langmuir-Hinshelwood模型,表明该反应过程由二氯乙酸在催化剂表面的吸附所控制.     

碳纳米管负载Pd基催化剂对水中2,4-二氯酚的催化加氢脱氯

对多壁碳纳米管(MWNTs)进行掺氮得到含氮的多壁碳纳米管N-MWNTs,分别以MWNTs和N-MWNTs为载体,采用浸渍法合成了催化剂Pd/MWNTs和Pd/N-MWNTs.使用透射电镜(TEM)、电感耦合等离子体发射光谱仪(ICP)、X射线衍射仪(XRD)、元素分析仪等对催化剂进行了表征,并对2,4-二氯酚(2,4-DCP)的液相催化加氢脱氯反应进行了研究.结果表明,Pd/N-MWNTs对2,4-DCP具有更高的催化活性;该反应体系的催化反应过程不受传质阻力的影响;2,4-DCP在催化剂上的加氢脱氯行为符合Langmuir-Hinshelwood模型,即2,4-DCP的还原脱氯受表面吸附所控制.     

共价三嗪有机框架材料对水中氯酚类污染物的光催化脱氯降解

利用共价三嗪有机框架材料(CTF-1)对4-氯酚(4-CP)、2,4-二氯酚(2,4-DCP)、2,4,6-三氯酚(2,4,6-TCP)和五氯酚(PCP)等4种不同氯原子取代数目的氯酚类污染物进行光催化降解研究,探讨了底物结构对氯酚脱氯降解效率的影响及机制.结果表明,氯酚脱氯降解过程明显受苯环氯原子取代数目的影响,氯原子数目越多,脱氯降解效率越高,氯原子数目与表观速率常数呈显著正相关,氯酚降解及脱氯速率均为：PCP>2,4,6-TCP>2,4-DCP>4-CP.对CTF-1光催化降解氯酚机制研究表明,活性物种在反应中不起作用,体系反应机制为针对氯酚上取代氯位点进行水解脱氯过程.本研究结果为深入揭示氯酚脱氯降解机制提供了理论依据,也为光催化技术处理卤代酚类废水提供了技术参考.     

Nanoscale zero-valent iron supported on biochar for the highly efficient removal of nitrobenzene

• Biochar supported nanoscale zero-valent iron composite (nZVI/BC) was synthesized. • nZVI/BC quickly and efficiently removed nitrobenzene (NB) in solution. • NB removal by nZVI/BC involves simultaneous adsorption and reduction mechanism. • nZVI/BC exhibited better catalytic activity, stability and durability than nZVI. The application of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) in the remediation of contaminated groundwater or wastewater is limited due to its lack of stability, easy aggregation and iron leaching. To address this issue, nZVI was distributed on oak sawdust-derived biochar (BC) to obtain the nZVI/BC composite for the highly efficient reduction of nitrobenzene (NB). nZVI, BC and nZVI/BC were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). For nZVI/BC, nZVI particles were uniformly dispersed on BC. nZVI/BC exhibited higher removal efficiency for NB than the simple summation of bare nZVI and BC. The removal mechanism was investigated through the analyses of UV-Visible spectra, mass balance and XPS. NB was quickly adsorbed on the surface of nZVI/BC, and then gradually reduced to aniline (AN), accompanied by the oxidation of nZVI to magnetite. The effects of several reaction parameters, e.g., NB concentration, reaction pH and nZVI/BC aging time, on the removal of NB were also studied. In addition to high reactivity, the loading of nZVI on biochar significantly alleviated Fe leaching and enhanced the durability of nZVI.     

Effects of different types of biochar on the properties and reactivity of nano zero-valent iron in soil remediation

• Biochar enhanced the mobility and stability of zero-valent iron nanoparticles. • Particle performance was best when the BC:nZVI mass ratio was 1:1. • Bagasse-BC@nZVI removed 66.8% of BDE209. The addition of nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) is a promising technology for the in situ remediation of soil. Unfortunately, the mobility and, consequently, the reactivity of nZVI particles in contaminated areas decrease due to their rapid aggregation. In this study, we determined how nZVI particles can be stabilized using different types of biochar (BC) as a support (BC@nZVI). In addition, we investigated the transport behavior of the synthesized BC@nZVI particles in a column filled with porous media and their effectiveness in the removal of BDE209 (decabromodiphenyl ether) from soil. The characterization results of N₂ Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area analyses, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) indicated that nZVI was successfully loaded into the BC. The sedimentation test results and the experimental breakthrough curves indicated that all of the BC@nZVI composites manifested better stability and mobility than did the bare-nZVI particles, and the transport capacity of the particles increased with increasing flow velocity and porous medium size. Furthermore, the maximum concentrations of the column effluent for bagasse–BC@nZVI (B–BC@nZVI) were 19%, 37% and 48% higher than those for rice straw–BC@nZVI (R–BC@nZVI), wood chips–BC@nZVI (W–BC@nZVI) and corn stalks–BC@nZVI (C–BC@nZVI), respectively. A similar order was found for the removal and debromination efficiency of decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE209) by the aforementioned particles. Overall, the attachment of nZVI particles to BC significantly increased the reactivity, stability and mobility of B–BC@nZVI yielded, and nZVI the best performance.     

Efficient dechlorination of 2,4-dichlorophenol in an aqueous media with a mild pH using a Pd/TiO2NTs/Ti cathode

In this study, palladium-loaded titania nanotubes was fabricated on a titanium plate (Pd/TiO₂NTs/Ti) for efficient electrodechlorination of 2,4-chlorophenol with a mild pH condition. The nature of Pd/TiO₂NTs/Ti electrodes was characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and cyclic voltammetry (CV) techniques. The characterization results indicated the generation of Pd⁰ nanoparticles which were evenly dispersed on titania nanotubes arrays on the Pd/TiO₂NTs/Ti surface. An effective degradation efficiency of up to 91% was achieved within 60 min at cathode potential of −0.7 V (vs. SCE) and initial pH of 5.5. The effects of the applied cathode potential and initial pH on the degradation efficiency were studied. A near neutral condition was more favorable since very low and very high pHs were not conducive to the dechlorination process. Furthermore, the intermediates analysis showed that the Pd/TiO₂NTs/Ti electrode could completely remove chlorine from 2, 4-dichlorophenol since only phenol was detected as the byproduct and the concentration of released chlorine ions indicated near-complete dechlorination. This work presents a good alternative technique for eliminating persistent chlorophenols in polluted wastewater without maintaining strong acidic environment.     

Removal of decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209) by sepiolite-supported nanoscale zerovalent iron

Nanoscale zerovalent iron (nZVI) synthesized using sepiolite as a supporter was used to investigate the removal kinetics and mechanisms of decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209). BDE-209 was rapidly removed by the prepared sepiolite-supported nZVI with a reaction rate that was 5 times greater than that of the conventionally prepared nZVI because of its high surface area and reactivity. The degradation of BDE-209 occurred in a stepwise debromination manner, which followed pseudo-first-order kinetics. The removal efficiency of BDE-209 increased with increasing dosage of sepiolite-supported nZVI particles and decreasing pH, and the efficiency decreased with increasing initial BDE-209 concentrations. The presence of tetrahydrofuran (THF) as a cosolvent at certain volume fractions in water influenced the degradation rate of sepiolite-supported nZVI. Debromination pathways of BDE-209 with sepiolite-supported nZVI were proposed based on the identified reaction intermediates, which ranged from nona- to mono-brominated diphenylethers (BDEs) under acidic conditions and nona- to penta-BDEs under alkaline conditions. Adsorption on sepiolite-supported nZVI particles also played a role in the removal of BDE-209. Our findings indicate that the particles have potential applications in removing environmental pollutants, such as halogenated organic contaminants.     

Photocatalytic activity of ZnO films with micro-grid structure

A layer of zinc oxide (ZnO) micro-grid was deposited on the surface of ZnO film using the DC reactive magnetron sputtering method and the micro-sphere lithography technique on glass substrates. Samples of this layer were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and ultraviolet-visible light spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction showed the high crystallinity of ZnO film and the regular arrangement of the micro-grid. The microgrid ZnO has a lower specular reflection and a higher diffuse reflection, allowing incident light to reflect two or three times to enhance the usage of light. Photocatalytic degradation experiments on methylene blue using both ZnO micro-grid and ordinary film showed that the ZnO micro-grid has better photo-catalytic properties than ordinary film. The ZnO micro-grid enhanced the photocatalytic efficiency of ZnO film by 28% with a degradation time of 300 min.     

Removing polybrominated diphenyl ethers in pure water using Fe/Pd bimetallic nanoparticles

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been widely used as fire-retardants. Due to their high production volume, widespread usage, and environmental persistence, PBDEs have become ubiquitous contaminants in various environments.Nanoscale zero-valent iron (ZVI) is an effective reductant for many halogenated organic compounds. To enhance the degradation efficiency, ZVI/Palladium bimetallic nanoparticles (nZVI/Pd) were synthesized in this study to degrade decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE209) in water. Approximately 90% of BDE209 was rapidly removed by nZVI/Pd within 80 min, whereas about 25% of BDE209 was removed by nZVI. Degradation of BDE209 by nZVI/Pd fits pseudo-first-order kinetics. An increase in pH led to sharply decrease the rate of BDE209 degradation. The degradation rate constant in the treatment with initial pH at 9.0 was more than 6.8 × higher than that under pH 5.0. The degradation intermediates of BDE209 by nZVI/Pd were identified and the degradation pathways were hypothesized. Results from this study suggest that nZVI/Pd may be an effective tool for treating polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in water.     

Cadmium removal mechanistic comparison of three Fe-based nanomaterials: Water-chemistry and roles of Fe dissolution

● nZVI, S-nZVI, and nFeS were systematically compared for Cd(II) removal. ● Cd(II) removal by nZVI involved coprecipitation, complexation, and reduction. ● The predominant reaction for Cd(II) removal by S-nZVI and nFeS was replacement. ● A simple pseudo-second-order kinetic can adequately fit Fe(II) dissolution. Cadmium (Cd) is a common toxic heavy metal in the environment. Taking Cd(II) as a target contaminant, we systematically compared the performances of three Fe-based nanomaterials (nano zero valent iron, nZVI; sulfidated nZVI, S-nZVI; and nano FeS, nFeS) for Cd immobilization under anaerobic conditions. Effects of nanomaterials doses, initial pH, co-existing ions, and humic acid (HA) were examined. Under identical conditions, at varied doses or initial pH, Cd(II) removal by three materials followed the order of S-nZVI > nFeS > nZVI. At pH 6, the Cd(II) removal within 24 hours for S-nZVI, nFeS, and nZVI (dose of 20 mg/L) were 93.50%, 89.12% and 4.10%, respectively. The fast initial reaction rate of nZVI did not lead to a high removal capacity. The Cd removal was slightly impacted or even improved with co-existing ions (at 50 mg/L or 200 mg/L) or HA (at 2 mg/L or 20 mg/L). Characterization results revealed that nZVI immobilized Cd through coprecipitation, surface complexation, and reduction, whereas the mechanisms for sulfidated materials involved replacement, coprecipitation, and surface complexation, with replacement as the predominant reaction. A strong linear correlation between Cd(II) removal and Fe(II) dissolution was observed, and we proposed a novel pseudo-second-order kinetic model to simulate Fe(II) dissolution.     

Photocatalytic degradation of phosphamidon using Ag-doped ZnO nanorods

The photocatalytic degradation of the organo-phosphorous pesticide phosphamidon at low concentration in aqueous solution on Ag-doped ZnO nanorods was investigated. Nanosized Ag-doped ZnO rods were synthesized by using a microwave assisted aqueous method. High molecular weight polyvinyl alcohol was used as a stabilizing agent. Composition and structure were investigated using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The XRD pattern reveals that ZnO nanorods are of hexagonal wurtzite structure. The average crystallite size calculated from Scherrer's relation was found to be 30?nm. The effects of catalyst loading, pH value, and initial concentration of phosphamidon on the photocatalytic degradation efficiency using Ag-doped ZnO nanorods as a photocatalyst have been discussed. The results revealed that Ag-doped ZnO nanorods with a diameter of 30?nm showed highest photocatalytic activity at a surface density of 1?g?dm^?3. The catalyst doped with 0.2?mol% Ag is effective for the degradation of phosphamidon with visible light. This opens a new possibility to decompose pesticides that are present in wastewater.     

ZnO薄膜光电催化降解乙酰甲胺磷

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了ZnO薄膜,并通过光电流响应、EIS、SEM、XRD等分析方法对其光电化学性能、表面形貌和结构进行表征.以制备的ZnO薄膜为工作电极对乙酰甲胺磷进行光电催化降解.实验表明,ZnO薄膜电极在UV照射下能够有效地光电催化降解乙酰甲胺磷,加入适量H2O2后具有一定的协同作用.在H2O2浓度为9.908 mmol.L-1,外加电压为1.2 V,支持电解液Na2SO4浓度为0.01 mol.L-1,溶液pH值为5.4的条件下,对0.1 mmol.L-1的乙酰甲胺磷180 min的降解率可达到89.6%.     

The inactivation of bacteriophages MS2 and PhiX174 by nanoscale zero-valent iron: Resistance difference and mechanisms

• The resistance of phage PhiX174 to nZVI was much stronger than that of MS2. • The nZVI damaged the surface proteins of both bacteriophages. • The nZVI could destroy the nucleic acid of MS2, but not that of PhiX174. •The phage inactivation was mainly attributed to the damage of the nucleic acid. Pathogenic enteric viruses pose a significant risk to human health. Nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI), a novel material for environmental remediation, has been shown to be a promising tool for disinfection. However, the existing research has typically utilized MS2 or f2 bacteriophages to investigate the antimicrobial properties of nZVI, and the resistance difference between bacteriophages, which is important for the application of disinfection technologies, is not yet understood. Here, MS2 and PhiX174 containing RNA and DNA, respectively, were used as model viruses to investigate the resistances to nZVI. The bacteriophage inactivation mechanisms were also discussed using TEM images, protein, and nucleic acid analysis. The results showed that an initial concentration of 10⁶ PFU/mL of MS2 could be completely inactivated within 240 min by 40 mg/L nZVI at pH 7, whereas the complete inactivation of PhiX174 could not be achieved by extending the reaction time, increasing the nZVI dosage, or changing the dosing means. This indicates that the resistance of phage PhiX174 to nZVI was much stronger than that of MS2. TEM images indicated that the viral particle shape was distorted, and the capsid shell was ruptured by nZVI. The damage to viral surface proteins in both phages was examined by three-dimensional fluorescence spectrum and sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). However, the nucleic acid analysis demonstrated that the nucleic acid of MS2, but not PhiX174, was destroyed. It indicated that bacteriophage inactivation was mainly attributed to the damage of nucleic acids.