Preparation and characterization of β-FeOOH-coated sand and its adsorption of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions

Batch adsorption experiments were conducted to explore the adsorption of Cr(VI) in aqueous solutions by β-FeOOH-coated sand. We investigated the key factors which affected the adsorption process such as adsorbent dosage, initial pH, initial Cr(VI) ion concentration, contact time and temperature. The uptake of Cr(VI) was very rapid and 44.3%, 51.6%, 58.9% of the adsorption happened during the first 180 minutes at 293K, 303K and 313K, respectively. The pseudo-second-order rate equation successfully described the adsorption kinetics. To study the adsorption isotherm, two equilibrium models, the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms, were adopted. At 293K, 303K and 313K, the adsorption capacities obtained from the Langmuir isotherm were 0.060, 0.070 and 0.076 mg Cr(VI) per gram of the adsorbent, respectively. Thermodynamic parameters such as the change of energy, enthalpy and entropy were calculated using the equilibrium constants. The negative value of ΔG0 and the positive value of ΔH0 showed that the adsorption of Cr(VI) in aqueous solutions by β-FeOOH-coated sand was spontaneous, endothermic and occurred by physisorption.     

Selective capture of Tl2O from flue gas with formation of p–n junction on V2O5–WO3/TiO2 catalyst under working conditions

Thallium(Tl) compounds, highly toxic to biology, are usually released into flue gas during fossil/minerals combustion, and further distributed in water and soil. In this work, we fundamentally investigated the capture of gaseous Tl₂O by industrial V₂O₅–WO₃/TiO₂ catalyst under working condition in Tl-containing flue gas. Experimental and theoretical results indicated that the Tl₂O has significant electron-feeding capacity and easil...     

Are Ni/and Ni5Fe1/biochar catalysts suitable for synthetic natural gas production? A comparison with γ-Al2O3 supported catalysts

Among challenges implicit in the transition to the post±fossil fuel energetic model, the finite amount of resources available for the technological implementation of CO₂ revalorizing processes arises as a central issue. The development of fully renewable catalytic systems with easier metal recovery strategies would promote the viability and sustainability of synthetic natural gas production circular routes. Taking Ni and NiFe catalysts supported over γ-Al₂O₃ oxid...     

Rapid synthesis of mono/bimetallic (Zn/Co/Zn–Co) zeolitic imidazolate frameworks at room temperature and evolution of their CO2 uptake capacity

Environmental Chemistry Letters - Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels cause air pollution and lead to adverse impact on environment. To achieve low-carbon economy, capturing CO2 in the...     

表面活性剂(十六烷基三甲基溴化铵)辅助合成Bi2MoO6光催化剂协同PMS降解AO7

采用CTAB辅助水热法合成钼酸铋(Bi₂MoO₆,BMO)微球,并将其用于活化过一硫酸盐(PMS),在可见光下降解废水中的偶氮染料金橙Ⅱ(AO7).利用X射线衍射(XRD),傅里叶红外光谱仪(FT-IR),扫描电子显微镜(SEM),X射线能谱(XPS),透射电子显微镜(TEM)和紫外-可见漫反射光谱(UV-vis)对催化剂进行了表征,并通过降解实验测试其催化性能.结果表明,合成的催化剂具有良好的吸附、催化降解AO7的性能.在中性条件下,催化剂投加量0.3 g·L^-1,AO7浓度0.1 mmol·L^-1,PMS浓度1 mmol·L^-1,可以在30 min内完全降解AO7.研究了催化剂含量、pH、共存阴离子等对AO7降解效果的影响.通过自由基消除实验,探索了0.10CTAB-BMO/光/PMS体系中存在的活性物种(h⁺、·O₂^-、¹O₂、·OH和SO₄...     

Synthesis of a three-dimensional network sodium alginate–poly(acrylic acid)/attapulgite hydrogel with good mechanic property and reusability for efficient adsorption of Cu2+ and Pb2+

Environmental Chemistry Letters - Water pollution caused by heavy metals has dramatically impacted ecosystems in recent years. For instance, 45.4% of lakes in China are in the category of moderate...     

以NH2-MIL-53(Al)为前驱体制备多孔掺碳Al2O3吸附剂及其对水中Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附性能

铬是污染性金属元素,铬含量是水质污染控制的一项重要指标,其中Cr(Ⅵ)的毒性最大,且易被人体吸收.本研究以水中的Cr(Ⅵ)吸附传质分离为目标,利用以铝为金属源水热法合成的铝基MOFs为前驱体,600℃煅烧后制备了多孔掺碳Al₂O₃吸附材料,利用现代分析技术对其进行微观结构表征,探究了其吸附作用能力与机制.研究结果表明,XRD、SEM、BET等表征手段证明了NH₂-MIL-53(Al)与多孔掺碳Al₂O₃结构的成功合成.前驱体NH₂-MIL-53(Al)和煅烧后的衍生物多孔掺碳Al₂O₃,在形貌上相似,且多孔掺碳Al₂O₃材料(180.24 m²·g^-1)的比表面积要大于NH₂-MIL-53(Al)(116.73 m²·g^-1).多孔掺碳Al₂     

Effect of Ca(II), Fe(II), and Fe(III) on Cu(II) adsorption by a polyvinylidene fluoride-based chelating membrane from Cu(II)–EDTA complex solution

A polyvinylidene fluoride-based membrane bearing the diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid chelating group was employed to recover Cu(II) from the Cu(II)-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid complex aqueous solution. Effects of Ca(II), Fe(II), and Fe(III) on Cu(II) uptake were investigated by static batch adsorption tests and dynamic adsorption filtration. Isotherms, kinetics, and breakthrough curves of Cu(II) uptakes in the presence of the three cations at concentrations of 1 mmol L^?1 were elucidated. The three cations showed a positive effect on the Cu(II) uptake; the stimulative roles were in the order of Fe(III) > Fe(II) > Ca(II). They did not alter the adsorption behavior of the membrane; adsorption isotherms and kinetics could be described by Langmuir and Lagergren second-order models, and Cu(II) adsorption was a spontaneous and exothermic process. The presence of Ca(II), Fe(II), and Fe(III) increased the sorption capacity of the membrane stack by 1.3, 1.9, and 3 times. Breakthrough time and the exhaustion time of membrane stacks were also extended.     

Preparation and characterization of <Emphasis Type="Italic">β</Emphasis>-FeOOH-coated sand and its adsorption of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions

Batch adsorption experiments were conducted to explore the adsorption of Cr(VI) in aqueous solutions by β-FeOOH-coated sand. We investigated the key factors which affected the adsorption process such as adsorbent dosage, initial pH, initial Cr(VI) ion concentration, contact time and temperature. The uptake of Cr(VI) was very rapid and 44.3%, 51.6%, 58.9% of the adsorption happened during the first 180 minutes at 293K, 303K and 313K, respectively. The pseudo-second-order rate equation successfully described the adsorption kinetics. To study the adsorption isotherm, two equilibrium models, the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms, were adopted. At 293K, 303K and 313K, the adsorption capacities obtained from the Langmuir isotherm were 0.060, 0.070 and 0.076 mg Cr(VI) per gram of the adsorbent, respectively. Thermodynamic parameters such as the change of energy, enthalpy and entropy were calculated using the equilibrium constants. The negative value of ΔG ⁰ and the positive value of ΔH ⁰ showed that the adsorption of Cr(VI) in aqueous solutions by β-FeOOH-coated sand was spontaneous, endothermic and occurred by physisorption.     

Soxhlet extraction parameters’ influence on the recovery of polychlorinated dibenzo‐p‐dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/F) from a sediment,and artifact formation of PCDD

Soxhlet extraction of polychlorinated dibenzo‐p‐dioxins/dibenzofurans (PCDD/F) from sediment was studied using a designed experimental set‐up. Three variables were studied: three solvent combinations n‐hexane/methanol, dichloromethane/acetone and toluene/methanol; two extraction times, 8 and 16 h, and addition of bulk substances (sodium carbonate). The extraction efficiency was almost identical in all extractions, with the exception of extraction where toluene/ methanol was combined with sodium carbonate. In these samples a major effect was observed, due to formation of Hx‐, Hp‐ and OCDD isomers. Composition of formed PCDD was similar to PCDD isomers found in pentachlorophenol products.     

Correction to: Facile synthesis of the magnetic metal–organic framework Fe3O4/Cu3(BTC)2 for efficient dye removal

Environmental Chemistry Letters - Dyeing wastewaters present high hazards for the environment and human health. Advanced dye removal may be achieved by magnetic metal–organic frameworks...