Photocatalytic removal of diazinon from aqueous solutions: a quantitative systematic review

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Diazinon is a widely used pesticide that can be effectively degraded in aqueous solutions via photocatalytic oxidation. This quantitative systematic...     

Removal of a cationic dye from aqueous solutions by adsorption onto bentonite clay

The ability of bentonite to remove malachite green from aqueous solutions has been studied for different adsorbate concentrations by varying the amount of adsorbent, temperature, pH and shaking time. Maximum adsorption of the dye, i.e. >90% has been achieved in aqueous solutions using 0.05 g of bentonite at a pH of 9. Thermodynamic parameters such as ΔH°, ΔS° and ΔG° were calculated from the slope and intercept of the linear plots of ln K_D against 1/T. Analysis of adsorption results obtained at 298, 308, 318 and 328 K showed that the adsorption pattern on bentonite seems to follow the Langmuir, Freundlih and D–R isotherms. The temperature increase reduces adsorption capacity by bentonite, due to the enhancement of the desorption step in the mechanism. The numerical values of sorption free energy (E_a) of 1.00–1.12 kJ mol⁻¹ indicated physical adsorption. The kinetic data indicated an intraparticle diffusion process with sorption being first order. The rate constant k was 0.526 min⁻¹. The concentration of malachite green oxalate was measured before and after adsorption by using UV–Vis spectrophotometer.     

Removal of fenhexamid and pyrimethanil from aqueous solutions by clays and organoclays

The ability of a sodium montmorillonite (CLONa) and two commercial available organoclays having interlayer organic cations possessing different functional groups (CLO20A and CLO30B) was investigated for adsorbing two pesticides namely fenexamid (FEX) and pyrimethanyl (PMT). The two organoclays displayed a higher affinity with the pesticides than the unmodified clay, but the improvement in adsorption capacity varied according to the characteristics of the pesticide and the interlayer organic cation. FEX was adsorbed to a greater extent than PMT by both organoclays, which may be due to the higher hydrophobicity of FEX thereby indicating considerable hydrophobic interaction between the adsorbent/adsorbate systems. Our findings may find application in the removal of water-soluble pesticides from aquifers.     

Removal of MCPA from aqueous solutions by acid-activated spent bleaching earth

The removal of MCPA (4-chloro-2-methyl phenoxyacetic acid) from aqueous solutions by activated spent bleaching earth (SBE) was studied as a function of time, initial concentration, adsorbent concentration, and temperature. The Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms were fitted by the adsorption data obtained. The values of Langmuir and Freundlich constants were determined. The adsorption kinetics was described by the Lagergren equation. Mass transfer coefficient and thermodynamic parameters were also calculated. Column experiments were conducted and brekthrough capacities were found for different concentrations and different flow rates. The study demonstrates that acid-treated SBE could be used as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of MCPA-bearing wastewater effluents.     

偶联剂改性凹凸棒土处理含汞(Ⅱ)废水的研究

利用一种含氮硅烷偶联剂γ-氨丙基三乙氧基硅烷改性凹凸棒土,对凹凸棒土改性前后的表面性质进行了分析,并通过静态吸附实验研究了材料对水中汞离子的吸附性能.研究结果表明,酸活化增加了凹凸棒土吸附材料的孔道直径,使吸附速度加快,30 min即达到吸附平衡.通过硅烷偶联剂对凹凸棒土的改性,在材料表面引入了大量氨基,提高了材料对汞...     

载Ca磁性碳纳米管对水中腐殖酸的去除

采用化学共沉淀一步法以钙盐和铁盐对多壁碳纳米管（MWCNTs）改性以制备具有去除水中微污染物腐殖酸的磁性碳纳米管复合材料。X射线能谱分析表明改性MWCNTs上载有Ca和Fe元素。通过振动样品磁强计测得该复合材料具有较强磁性。改性后的MWCNTs 30 min对水中腐殖酸的去除率由改性前的63.89%提高到90.27%。研究了改性MWCNTs投加量、腐殖酸初始浓度、吸附时间、振荡速度、pH及温度对水中腐殖酸去除的影响。结果表明,腐殖酸去除率随着载Ca磁性MWCNTs投加量增大而提高。吸附量随着腐殖酸初始浓度的增大而增加,但去除率却减小。吸附初期腐殖酸去除速率快,0.5 g·L-1的载Ca磁性多壁碳纳米管在腐殖酸初始浓度为20 mg·L-1时,5 h达到吸附平衡,平衡吸附量为39.41 mg·g-1。腐殖酸去除率随着振荡速度的增大而增大,在225 r·min-1时达最大,随后随着振荡速度的增大而缓慢下降。在弱酸性下,腐殖酸去除率较高,当pH为5时,腐殖酸去除率达到92.24%;当pH5时,腐殖酸去除率随pH增大呈下降趋势。腐殖酸去除率随着温度的升高而降低。     

Pollutants and sperm quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Male fertility and semen quality have declined over recent decades. Among other causes, exposure to environmental and occupational pollution has been...     

Removal of Cu and Pb by tartaric acid modified rice husk from aqueous solutions

A study on the modification of rice husk by various carboxylic acids showed that tartaric acid modified rice husk (TARH) had the highest binding capacities for Cu and Pb. The carboxyl groups on the surface of the modified rice husk were primarily responsible for the sorption of metal ions. A series of batch experiments using TARH as the sorbent for the removal of Cu and Pb showed that the sorption process was pH dependent, rapid and exothermic. The sorption process conformed to the Langmuir isotherm with maximum sorption capacities of 29 and 108 mg/g at 27 +/- 2 degrees C for Cu and Pb, respectively. The uptake increased with agitation rate. Decrease in sorbent particle size led to an increase in the sorption of metal ions and this could be explained by an increase in surface area and hence binding sites. Metal uptake was reduced in the presence of competitive cations and chelators. The affinity of TARH for Pb is greater than Cu.     

聚合物强化超滤处理含铜废水

聚合物强化超滤工艺（PEUF）是一种将高分子聚合物和超滤技术结合的新型、高效的重金属废水治理方法。以壳聚糖（CTS）为聚合物去除水中的铜离子。考察了吸附络合和超滤过程中影响铜去除率的多种因素。结果表明,溶液pH值为6.0、CTS浓度为0.15 g/L和反应时间为60 min时,通过超滤系统后效果最佳。装载比一定时,铜初始浓度的变化对铜的去除率没有明显影响。CTS对铜的吸附过程符合Langmuir吸附等温方程。还研究了超滤膜的污染情况和膜清洗方法,结果表明,酸清洗效果较好,可使膜通量恢复达87%左右。     

亚铁螯合剂液相脱除烟气中NOx

总结了近20多年来液相络合法脱除烟气中NOx的研究成果,详细叙述了亚铁氨羧和亚铁含-SH基二类螯合剂单独脱氮和同时脱硫脱氮的反应机理、动力学、吸收液的再生和过程的影响因素,指出了该工艺存在的主要问题,提出了今后的研究方向.     

Removal of Cu, Zn, and Cd from aqueous solutions by the dairy manure-derived biochar

Purpose

Biochar derived from waste biomass is now gaining much attention for its function as a biosorbent for environmental remediation. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of biochar as a sorbent in removing Cd, Cu, and Zn from aqueous solutions.

Methods

Biochar was produced from dairy manure (DM) at two temperatures: 200°C and 350°C, referred to as DM200 and DM350, respectively. The obtained biochars were then equilibrated with 0–5 mM Cu, Zn or Cd in 0.01 M NaNO₃ solution for 10 h. The changes in solution metal concentrations after sorption were evaluated for sorption capacity using isotherm modeling and chemical speciation Visual MINTEQ modeling, while the solid was collected for species characterization using infrared spectroscopy and X-ray elemental dot mapping techniques.

Results

The isotherms of Cu, Zn, and Cd sorption by DM200 were better fitted to Langmuir model, whereas Freundlich model well described the sorption of the three metals by DM350. The DM350 were more effective in sorbing all three metals than DM200 with both biochars had the highest affinity for Cu, followed by Zn and Cd. The maximum sorption capacities of Cu, Zn, and Cd by DM200 were 48.4, 31.6, and 31.9 mg g^?1, respectively, and those of Cu, Zn, and Cd by DM350 were 54.4, 32.8, and 51.4 mg g^?1, respectively. Sorption of the metals by the biochar was mainly attributed to their precipitation with PO ₄ ^3? or CO ₃ ^2? originating in biochar, with less to the surface complexation through –OH groups or delocalized π electrons. At the initial metal concentration of 5 mM, 80–100 % of Cu, Zn, and Cd retention by DM200 resulted from the precipitation, with less than 20 % from surface adsorption through phenonic –OH complexation. Among the precipitation, 20–30 % of the precipitation occurred as metal phosphate and 70–80 % as metal carbonate. For DM350, 75–100 % of Cu, Zn, and Cd retention were due to the precipitation, with less than 25 % to surface adsorption through complexation of heavy metal by phenonic –OH site or delocalized π electrons. Among the precipitation, only less than 10 % of the precipitation was present as metal phosphate and more than 90 % as metal carbonate.

Conclusions

Results indicated that dairy manure waste can be converted into value-added biochar as a sorbent for sorption of heavy metals, and the mineral components originated in the biochar play an important role in the biochar's high sorption capacity.     

Association between ambient temperature and ambulance dispatch: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Previous studies have quantified the associations between ambient temperature and dispatch of ambulances, but the conclusions are still controversial....     

Removal and recovery of uranium (VI) from aqueous solutions by residual sludge and its biochars

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - The removal and recovery of uranium (VI) from water solutions are critical for energy and environmental security. In this study, hydrochar at 100,...     

泡沫混凝土对模拟氨氮废水的吸附

氨氮废水的大量排放导致水体污染严重,如何寻求一种简单、高效的氨氮废水处理方法显得尤为重要。以泡沫混凝土作为氨氮吸附剂,通过静态吸附模拟氨氮废水实验,探索了不同建筑材料、吸附剂用量、pH值、温度和时间等因素对氨氮吸附效果的影响。实验结果表明,泡沫混凝土对氨氮有较好的吸附性能,在泡沫混凝土投加量为40.0 g·L-1、pH值为8.38、温度为25℃、时间为90 min时,对于质量-体积浓度为100 mg·L-1氨氮废水,氨氮的去除率达59.19%,吸附量为1.479 9 mg·g-1。等温吸附表明,泡沫混凝土对氨氮的吸附符合Freundlich等温方程,对氨氮的吸附属于良性吸附;动力学吸附实验结果与准二级动力学方程拟合更好,表明泡沫混凝土对氨氮的吸附符合准二级动力学。     

Photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin from aqueous solutions by titanium dioxide nanoparticles loaded on graphene oxide

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - The photocatalytic degradation of amoxicillin (AMX) by titanium dioxide nanoparticles loaded on graphene oxide (GO/TiO2) was evaluated under UV light....     

New insights about human tick infestation features: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - There are many studies that provide information regarding ticks infesting humans. However, there is no a meta-analysis about the global ranks of tick...     

Effects of ambient air pollution on glycosylated hemoglobin: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental health problems in the world; accumulative studies have shown that air pollution was closely related...     

Removal of cationic dyes from aqueous solutions using microspherical particles of fly ash

Batch sorption experiments were carried out for the removal of cationic dyes (methylene blue and malachite green) from their aqueous solutions using sorbent made from fly ash-a waste material. Effects of various experimental parameters: initial dye concentration, contact time, pH, adsorbent dosage, solution temperature, surfactant addition and ionic strength on the fly ash sorption of dyes were evaluated. The isothermal data for sorption followed the Langmuir model. The maximum sorption capacity obtained for methylene blue and malachite green was 36.05 mg/g and 40.65 mg/g, respectively. Kinetic studies indicate that sorption on fly ash follows the pseudo-second order kinetics. Present research suggests that fly ash could be an appropriate adsorbent for the removal of basic dyes from aqueous solutions.     

Antibiotic exposure and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Environmental Science and Pollution Research - To investigate the association between antibiotic exposure and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Four electronic databases, including PubMed,...     

Removal and mechanism of Cu (II) and Cd (II) from aqueous single-metal solutions by a novel biosorbent from waste-activated sludge

The removal and mechanism of Cu²⁺ and Cd²⁺ from aqueous single-metal solutions were investigated by using a novel biosorbent from waste-activated sludge. A series of adsorption experiments was designed to disclose the effects of the key factors on the adsorption capacity of the biosorbent for the metal ions. The mass ratio of the biosorbent to metal ion was optimized as 2 to balance the adsorption capacity and the removal efficiency. A right shaking speed (150 r/min) not only ensured enough contact frequency between the sorbent and the adsorbate but also reduced the mass transfer resistance. The natural pH value (about 5.5) of the metal solutions benefited a high adsorption capacity of the biosorbent and avoided the consumption of acid or base for pH adjustment. The adsorption reactions belonged to the endothermic process between 15 and 45 °C. As the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images showed, the meshy structure with long chains and many branches was ideal for the biosorbent to quickly capture the metal ions. The energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectra confirmed that the adsorbed metal ions lay in the precipitates of the adsorption reactions. According to the FTIR analyses, the functional groups responsible for Cu²⁺ adsorption majorly consisted of O–H, N–H, COOH, CONH₂, and the groups containing sulfur and phosphorus, while those for Cd²⁺ adsorption contained O–H, N–H, COOH, and CONH₂. The differences in the responsible functional groups explained the phenomenon that the adsorption capacity of the biosorbent for Cu²⁺ was higher than that for Cd²⁺.