Evaluation of a low-cost adsorbent for removal of toxic metal ions from wastewater of an electroplating factory

In this study, sugar cane residue or bagasse was used for removal of toxic metal ions from wastewater of an electroplating factory located in northeast Brazil. Prior acid treatment increased the adsorption efficacies in batch wise experiments. The microstructure of the material before and after the treatment was investigated by X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Column operations showed that removals of Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺ and Zn²⁺ from wastewater (in the absence of cyanide) were 95.5%, 96.3.0%, and 97.1%, respectively. Regeneration of the adsorbent obtained in acid indicated that the efficiencies decreased only after the fourth cycle of re-use. Acid-treated sugar cane bagasse can be considered a viable alternative to common methods to remove toxic metal ions from aqueous effluents of electroplating industries.     

基于甘蔗渣的生物过滤器长期运行研究

用甘蔗渣和蘑菇堆肥作为生物过滤器的填料,去除空气中的甲苯。生物过滤器长期连续运行,在无营养液和pH缓冲剂加入的条件下,研究了生物过滤器中填料含水量和pH的变化以及甲苯去除效率的变化规律,并对填料中的微生物菌属进行了初步鉴定。运行6个月后,填料含水量从56%降到约20%,pH从7.4降至4.5。生物过滤器可以保持4个月的...     

Emissions of PCDD and PCDF from combustion of forest fuels and sugarcane: a comparison between field measurements and simulations in a laboratory burn facility

Release of PCDD and PCDF from biomass combustion such as forest and agricultural crop fires has been nominated as an important source for these chemicals despite minimal characterisation. Available emission factors that have been experimentally determined in laboratory and field experiments vary by several orders of magnitude from <0.5 μg TEQ (t fuel consumed)⁻¹ to >100 μg TEQ (t fuel consumed)⁻¹. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of experimental methods on the emission factor.A portable field sampler was used to measure PCDD/PCDF emissions from forest fires and the same fuel when burnt over a brick hearth to eliminate potential soil effects. A laboratory burn facility was used to sample emissions from the same fuels. There was very good agreement in emission factors to air (EF_Air) for forest fuel (Duke Forest, NC) of 0.52 (range: 0.40-0.79), 0.59 (range: 0.18-1.2) and 0.75 (range: 0.27-1.2) μg TEQ_WHO2005 (t fuel consumed)⁻¹ for the in-field, over a brick hearth, and burn facility experiments, respectively. Similarly, experiments with sugarcane showed very good agreement with EF_Air of 1.1 (range: 0.40-2.2), 1.5 (range: 0.84-2.2) and 1.7 (range: 0.34-4.4) μg TEQ (t fuel consumed)⁻¹ for in-field, over a brick hearth, open field and burn facility experiments respectively. Field sampling and laboratory simulations were in good agreement, and no significant changes in emissions of PCDD/PCDF could be attributed to fuel storage and transport to laboratory test facilities.     

Sugarcane bagasse amendment improves the quality of green waste vermicompost and the growth of Eisenia fetida

•Earthworms were able to convert green waste into more plant-available nutrients. •The part of heavy metals content increased in the compost added by earthworm. •The addition of SCB to GW did enhance earthworm biomass and humic acid content. •The resulting vermicomposts were characterized by neutral pH and lower EC value. Vermicomposting is a feasible method for disposing of lignocellulosic waste while generating a useful product. The current study assessed the potential of vermicomposting green waste mixed with sugarcane bagasse in proportions of 25%, 50%, and 75% (v:v, based on dry weight). The suitability was evaluated based on the agrochemical properties, earthworm biomass, and phytotoxicity. The final vermicomposts exhibited near-neutral pH values (7.1–7.6), and lower EC values (0.43–0.72 mS/cm) and C:N ratios (14.1–19.9).The content of available nutrients and CEC for all the vermicomposts exceeded those of the control compost (without earthworms). For vermicomposts, the average values of NO₃^–-N, AP, AK, and CEC were 53, 517, 1362 mg/kg, and 158 cmol/kg, respectively. The total contents of heavy metals increased in all vermicompost treatments compared to control composts with the following average final percentages: Zn (2.0%), Cr (15.5%), Pb (23.4%), and Cu (44.3%), but these amounts were safe for application in agroforestry. The addition of sugarcane bagasse to green waste significantly increased the content of total humic substance, humic acid and urease activity, acid and alkaline phosphatase activity, and Eiseniafetida reproduction. The addition of 25% sugarcane bagasse to green waste decreased the toxicity to germinating seeds. These results revealed that vermicomposting is a feasible way to degrade green waste into a value-added chemical product.     

Sugarcane bagasse—The future composite material: A literature review

The natural, bio-degradable features and chemical constituents of the sugarcane bagasse (SCB) have been attracting attention as a highly potential and versatile ingredient in composite materials. Eco-friendly and low cost considerations have set the momentum for material science researchers to identify green materials that give low pollutant indexes. Various components of SCB is shown to possess the ability of being applied as raw material for manufacturing of composite materials at multiple levels of properties and performances. Studies on the impacts, performances and applications of SCB in its original condition; transformed forms; treated with appropriate chemicals and/or processes; in combination with materials of distinct properties and manipulation of manufacturing methodologies have been duly considered. This paper attempts to summarize a review of current literature on the extensive studies that have been undertaken in an attempt to explore plausible applications and potentials of SCB for composite material.     

甘蔗渣负载纳米零价铁吸附剂去除水中Cr(Ⅵ)的研究

以改性甘蔗渣做载体,采用液相还原法制备负载型纳米零价铁吸附剂,研究了原甘蔗渣、改性甘蔗渣、纳米零价铁及纳米零价铁/改性甘蔗渣4种物质对于水中Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附特性,探讨了反应时间、溶液pH值、固液比、Cr(Ⅵ)初始浓度等因素对于Cr(Ⅵ)吸附效果的影响。实验结果表明:4种吸收剂中,纳米零价铁/甘蔗渣的吸附能力最好,在pH=4,固液比=0.5 g/L,Cr(Ⅵ)初始浓度小于25 mg/L时,可全部去除Cr(Ⅵ)。并对甘蔗渣基纳米零价铁和Cr(Ⅵ)的反应机理进行了初探。     

蔗渣纤维素黄原酸酯的合成及其交换吸附性能研究

蔗渣纤维素经碱化后,与二硫化碳反应,得蔗渣纤维素黄原酸酯。研究了蔗渣纤维素黄原酸酯合成的最佳工艺条件,并探讨了它对重金属离子、阳离子染料的交换吸附性能以及再生性能。实验结果表明,蔗渣纤维素黄原酸酯的交换吸附性能优于粒状活性炭,是一种效率较高且价廉的污水处理材料。     

碱法蔗渣制浆黑液木质素磺化反应研究

对碱法蔗渣制浆黑液回收木质素的磺化反应条件进行了试验研究 .结果表明 ,木质素磺化反应的适宜条件为亚硫酸钠用量 5mmol·g- 1 、溶液pH值 1 0 5、反应时间 5h、反应温度 90℃ .一些金属离子盐如FeCl3和CuSO4可作为木质素磺化反应的接触催化剂     

酱油曲霉（Aspergillus sojae）利用甘蔗渣产絮凝剂条件筛选及优化

通过Plackett-Burman实验（PB实验）对酱油曲霉（Aspergillus sojae）利用甘蔗渣分泌微生物絮凝剂的8个营养条件和培养条件进行考察,筛选出影响微生物生长、微生物絮凝剂质量和产量的显著性因素,并对显著性因素进行单因子实验,优化酱油曲霉利用甘蔗渣分泌絮凝剂的最佳营养条件和培养条件。实验结果表明：K2HPO4、还原性糖质量浓度、培养时间是影响菌体生长的显著因素,培养基的初始pH是影响絮凝率的显著因素,还原性糖质量浓度、（NH4）2SO4是影响絮凝剂粗产量的显著因素。对显著因素进行单因子实验确定最佳营养条件和培养条件为甘蔗渣的酶解液（还原性糖质量浓度（13.67±0.54）g.L-1）,4 g.L-1的硫酸铵,pH=5,于30℃培养60 h。