Preparation of Tetraethylenepentamine-Functionalized 4A Zeolite for effective removal of phosphate in water

Recently, the high-concentration phosphorus-containing wastewater has been caused lots of negative influences on aquatic environment and thus driven people to develop some effective methods to remove excess of phosphate in water. In order to solve these environmental problem, in this work, a tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA) modified 4A zeolite has been prepared and used for removing phosphate. Removal of phosphate by precipitation of 4A zeolite and electrostatic action of TEPA with phosphate were determined by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction and Fourier infrared spectrum, and morphology and characteristic peak of TEPA-4A zeolite before and after adsorption changed significantly. In addition, the results of batch adsorption studies showed that the pH of the solution have a significant influence on the adsorption of TEPA-4A and the biggest adsorption capacity was 23 mg/g at pH = 2.3 ± 0.2. Adsorption isotherms results showed that the process was consistent with Langmuir model and the maximum adsorption capacity could reach to 28 mg/g at 25 °C. TEPA-4A adsorption processes were spontaneous endothermic reaction, and elevated temperatures were conducive to the adsorption process through kinetics and thermodynamics results. The research of TEPA modified 4A zeolite and raw 4A zeolite provides technical support for the development of 4A zeolite instead of sodium tripolyphosphate as a new type of detergent ingredient.     

钠基膨润土吸附亚甲基蓝热力学与动力学研究

利用钠基膨润土吸附亚甲基蓝水溶液,探讨了不同参数如接触时间、初始pH值、温度等对其吸附性能的影响。结果表明,室温下,pH10,钠基膨润土吸附60min,其吸附量达198.71mg/g,且吸附量随温度的升高而增大。通过计算不同温度下的热力学参数?G,?H和?S,证实该吸附为一自发的吸热过程。其等温吸附平衡更符合Langmuir模型;吸附动力学更适合准二级反应方程。     

Hydroxyapatite-coated carboxymethyl chitosan scaffolds for promoting osteoblast and stem cell differentiation

This study investigated the potential of MIEX resin as the adsorbent for the removal of phosphate from aqueous solutions. In our batch experiments, we studied the effect of some parameters on the removal of phosphate. It was observed that uptake of phosphate was mainly affected by initial phosphate concentration, adsorbent dosage, initial pH of solution, and coexistent anions. The adsorption equilibrium data at 288 K fitted well to Freundlich and Koble-Corrigan isotherm models. The kinetics studies displayed that the adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order model. The diffusion studies showed that the intra-particle diffusion was not the only rate-controlling step and, the diffusion process of phosphate from solution to MIEX resin was controlled by film diffusion. The thermodynamics parameters were evaluated. The results showed that the adsorption process was spontaneous thermodynamically, endothermic, and entropy driven. These results have established a good potentiality for MIEX resin to be used as an adsorbent for the removal of phosphate from aqueous solutions. This work will deepen our understanding of the adsorptive characteristics of phosphate by MIEX resin and provide a better way to remove phosphate from wastewater.     

改性高粱秸秆对Cu(Ⅱ)吸附性能及热力学和动力学分析

研究了改性高粱秸秆对Cu(Ⅱ)的吸附性能。结果表明,pH对改性高粱秸秆吸附Cu(Ⅱ)影响显著。常温(30℃)下,对20mL pH=5.0的20mg/L的Cu(Ⅱ)溶液,改性高粱秸秆投加量0.35g,吸附时间60min,Cu(Ⅱ)去除率可达84.82%。改性高粱秸秆对Cu(Ⅱ)的吸附符合Langmuir吸附等温方程和准二级动力学模型,吸附过程的△G0<0,△H0>0且仅为4.31kJ/mol,△S0>0说明改性高粱秸秆对Cu(Ⅱ)的吸附是以单分子层物理吸附为主的自发吸热过程。     

Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Bacterial Cellulose Adsorbing Persistent Pollutant from Aqueous Solutions

The adsorption capability of bacterial cellulose(BC) for anionic dye acid fuchsine was studied. Meanwhile, the processes of the adsorption were investignted and fitted by adsorption isotherm models, adsorption thermodynamics and adsorption kinetics models, respectively. The changes of BC before and after adsorbing acid fuchsine were investigated via scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR) to further explain the adsorption mechanism. The results show that acid fuchsine could be effectively adsorbed by BC. The adsorption process was fitted well by Langmuir equation and the pseudo-second order kinetics, indicating that the adsorption process was monolayer molecule adsorption with the main action of chemical adsorption. The adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic. Glucuronic acid groups and hydroxyl groups were responsible for the adsorption of acid fuchsine on BC.     

Efficiently removing cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide from wastewater by graphene oxide

Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) containing wastewater from dressing plant may pose a detrimental threaten to mineral beneficiation and environment. The adsorption of CTAB in aqueous solutions by graphene oxide (GO) has been studied in this work. X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer, and atomic force spectroscopy were used to characterize GO. The results indicated that the adsorption followed the Freundlich model could be well described by pseudo-second order kinetic model. The adsorption capacity was much bigger than activated carbon and many natural clay minerals. The adsorption process was endothermic, and the adsorption mechanism of CTAB onto GO was proven to be controlled by surface complexation, hydrogen bonding, and electrostatic attraction.     

Removal of Lead by Merlinoite Prepared from Sugarcane Bagasse Ash and Kaolin: Synthesis,Isotherm, Kinetic,and Thermodynamic Studies

This study introduces a merlinoite synthesized from sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA) and kaolin and evaluates its application as an adsorbent to remove lead from wastewater. The synthesis was performed via the hydrothermal method, and optimal conditions were determined. The adsorption of Pb by merlinoite was also optimized. Determination of the Pb²⁺ remaining in the aqueous solution was determined by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). Adsorption isotherms were mainly studied using the Langmuir and Freundlich models. The Langmuir model showed the highest consistency for Pb adsorption on merlinoite, yielding a high correlation coefficient (R²) of 0.9997 and a maximum adsorption capacity (q_max) of 322.58 mg/g. The kinetics of the adsorption process were best described by a pseudo-second-order model. Thermodynamic studies carried out at different temperatures established that the adsorption reaction was spontaneous and endothermic. The results of this study show that merlinoite synthesized from kaolinite and SBA is an excellent candidate for utilization as a high-performance adsorbent for lead removal from wastewater.     

Removal of uranium(VI) from aqueous solutions by new phosphorus-containing carbon spheres synthesized via one-step hydrothermal carbonization of glucose in the presence of phosphoric acid

The novel phosphorus-rich hydrothermal carbon spheres (HCSs–PO₄) have been synthesized via one-step hydrothermal carbonization of glucose in the presence of phosphoric acid. The textural and surface chemistry properties were characterized using Boehm titrations, scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectrometer. The content of oxygen-containing functional groups on the surface of HCSs increased from 0.053 to 1.009 mmol g^?1 by phosphate group modification. The adsorption ability of HCSs–PO₄ has been explored for the removal of uranium from aqueous solutions. The adsorption kinetic data were best described by the pseudo-second-order equation. Adsorption process could be well defined by the Langmuir isotherm, the adsorption capacity of HCSs increased from 80.00 to 285.70 mg g^?1 after phosphate group modification. And thermodynamic parameters indicated the adsorption process was feasible,endothermic and spontaneous. Selective adsorption studies showed that the HCSs–PO₄ could selectively remove U(VI), and the selectivity coefficients had been improved in the presence of co-existing ions, Na(I), Ni(II), Sr(II), Mn(II), Mg(II) and Zn(II). Complete removal (99.9 %) of U(VI) from 1.0 L industry wastewater containing 15.0 mg U(VI) ions was possible with 12.0 g HCSs–PO₄.     

Adsorption kinetic,thermodynamic and desorption studies of phosphate onto hydrous niobium oxide prepared by reverse microemulsion method

A type of Nb₂O₅⋅3H₂O was synthesized and its phosphate removal potential was investigated in this study. The kinetic study, adsorption isotherm, pH effect, thermodynamic study and desorption were examined in batch experiments. The kinetic process was described by a pseudo-second-order rate model very well. The phosphate adsorption tended to increase with a decrease of pH. The adsorption data fitted well to the Langmuir model with which the maximum P adsorption capacity was estimated to be 18.36 mg-P g⁻¹. The peak appearing at 1050 cm⁻¹ in IR spectra after adsorption was attributed to the bending vibration of adsorbed phosphate. The positive values of both ΔH° and ΔS° suggest an endothermic reaction and increase in randomness at the solid-liquid interface during the adsorption. ΔG° values obtained were negative indicating a spontaneous adsorption process. A phosphate desorbability of approximately 68% was observed with water at pH 12, which indicated a relatively strong bonding between the adsorbed phosphate and the sorptive sites on the surface of the adsorbent. The immobilization of phosphate probably occurs by the mechanisms of ion exchange and physicochemical attraction. Due to its high adsorption capacity, this type of hydrous niobium oxide has the potential for application to control phosphorus pollution.     

Hydrothermal leather waste by hydrothermal method for uranium (VI) removal from a Simulated Saline Solution

Hydrothermal leather waste was prepared by hydrothermal method, using leather waste as the precondition and applying the adsorption of uranium (VI) in solution. The effects of pH value, adsorption time and initial concentration of uranium (VI) on the adsorption efficiency were investigated. The adsorption process was in accordance with the pseudo‐second‐order kinetic model and Freundlich adsorption isotherm model. Kinetic and thermodynamic studies showed that the adsorption process was endothermic and spontaneous, and it reached adsorption equilibrium in 240 min. In the simulated high salinity environment, the adsorbent exhibited excellent adsorption rate on the trace of uranium (VI). The adsorbent was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, flourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and it was found that the adsorption mechanism was coordinated complex.     

壳聚糖-Fe(Ⅲ)复合凝胶球去除磷酸根的影响因素与吸附机理

为改善当前环境水体中的磷污染现状,利用溶胶-滴定-真空冷冻干燥法制备了壳聚糖-铁(CS-Fe)复合凝胶球去除水中磷酸根。 对CS-Fe凝胶球的形貌结构进行了表征,研究了材料对磷酸根的吸附影响因素,并探索了反应机理。 结果表明,CS-Fe对磷酸根的吸附为自发、吸热、熵增过程;吸附过程符合拟一级动力学方程,吸附平衡时间为50 min;根据Langmuir模型计算最大吸附量为23.97 mg/g,脱附效率大于90%。 傅里叶红外光谱(FT-IR)、扫描电子显微镜-能量散射谱(SEM-EDS)、Zeta电势分析、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)等证明,CS-Fe形成利于磷酸根快速吸附的蜂窝状结构;吸附机理包含静电吸附和离子交换过程。 该吸附剂将金属化合物的吸附性能与壳聚糖大分子利于构建多孔材料的特点相结合,改善了吸附效果,球状材料更利于回收,避免二次污染,具有良好应用前景。     

Adsorptive performance of MWCNTs for simultaneous cationic and anionic dyes removal; kinetics,thermodynamics, and isotherm study

Disposal of contaminated wastewater causes many serious problems especially when it gets mixed with the ground and seawater. It is, therefore, important to apply any remedial action to eradicate dangerous pollutants from the aqueous effluents and to avoid exposure of this wastewater to aquatic life. The research results discussed herein deal with the removal of Rhodamine B (RhB) and Congo Red (CR) dye from wastewater by using multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as an adsorbent. Different factors like solid dosage, initial pH and concentration, time, and temperature were studied to understand the behavior and mechanism of adsorption. The maximum adsorption capacity in case of a single component system was found to be 302 mg/g and 300 mg/g for Congo Red and Rhodamine B, respectively. Moreover, the mechanism of adsorption was best described by a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. Thermodynamic parameters showed that adsorption of CR and RhB was exothermic when these were removed from a single dye system. However, the overall process became endothermic for concurrent removal of both dyes from the solution. The research results showed that the MWCNTs could successfully be utilized to remove the dye from the industrial wastewater.     

Synthesis and characterization of phosphorylated Aspergillus niger for effective adsorption of uranium(VI)

The adsorption characteristics of phosphorylated Aspergillus niger (AN-P) for uranium(VI) were studied in this work. The AN-P was successfully prepared by the reaction of Aspergillus niger with phosphorus pentoxide in ice-bath under the catalysis of methanesulphonic acid. AN-P was characterized by FT-IR and SEM–EDS. The effects of pH, contact time, initial U(VI) ions concentration, adsorbent dosage and temperature on the adsorption of U(VI) by AN-P were investigated. The isotherm and kinetic data were accurately described by the Langmuir and pseudo-second-order models, respectively. The calculated thermodynamic parameters indicated that the adsorption of U(VI) by AN-P was an spontaneous and endothermic process. This indicated that the AN-P composite is a promising adsorbent for efficient removal of U(VI) from radioactive wastewater.

     

Synthesis of a cellulose derivative for enhanced sorption and selectivity of uranium from phosphate rocks prior to its fluorometric determination

In this research work, the separation of Uranium from phosphate medium via adsorption prior to its fluorometric determination was carried out onto a newly synthesised adsorbent made via impregnation of urea onto cellulose (UIC). The full characterisation of the synthetic extractant (UIC) was carried out by various instrumental techniques such as elemental analysis, FTIR, TGA, XRD and SEM analysis. Various factors that may affect the quality of adsorbing U (VI) ions using synthesised Urea-impregnated cellulose had been investigated. The maximum adsorption capacity (82 mg/g) for U (VI) has been verified by the Langmuir isotherm model. The thermodynamics and kinetics of the adsorption process indicated that the uranium sorption onto synthesised Urea-impregnated cellulose was an exothermic and pseudo-second-order process. The tolerance limits for the common cations which are actually found with uranium in the phosphate solutions and may show sorption behaviour on the synthesised UIC resin were calculated and gave a high tolerance limit. Contrary to previously reported studies, several ameliorations have resulted including an elevated selectivity and adsorption capacity of uranium from phosphate medium. The optimised method was applied with good accuracy results for determination of uranium in reference and different phosphate rock types bearing uranium.     

Characteristics of granular boehmite and its ability to adsorb phosphate from aqueous solution

In this study, we investigated the surface properties of granulated boehmite with vinyl acetate (G-BE20) and measured the amount of phosphate it adsorbed and the effect of contact time and solution pH on the adsorption process. The specific surface area (144.9?m²/g) and the number of surface hydroxyl groups (0.88?mmol/g) of G-BE20 were smaller than those of virgin boehmite (BE), which gave a specific surface area and number of surface hydroxyl groups of 297.0?m²/g and 1.08?mmol/g, respectively. The amount of phosphate adsorbed increased with the temperature. The isotherm model of Langmuir was used to fit experimental adsorption equilibrium data for phosphate adsorption onto G-BE20. The calculated thermodynamic parameters show the spontaneous and endothermic nature of the adsorption process. The equilibrium adsorption onto G-BE20 was reached within 16?h and the amount of phosphate adsorbed was 8.4?mg/g. The kinetic mechanism of phosphate uptake was evaluated with two different models: the Largergren pseudo first- and pseudo second-order models. The data obtained showed a better fit to the pseudo second-order model (0.991) than to the pseudo first-order model (0.967), as indicated by the r values. The rate constants for the adsorption of phosphate onto G-BE20 were calculated as 0.481?1/h and 0.029?g/mg?h. The adsorption of phosphate onto G-BE20 was the maximum in the pH range 3.0-4.0.     

Removal of rhodamine B from aqueous solution via adsorption onto microwave-activated rice husk ash

The adsorption of rhodamine B (RhB) onto microwave-activated rice husk ash (ARHA) was conducted to demonstrate the capability of an inexpensive abundant biomaterial as an alternating bio-sorbent for the removal of dye residue from wastewater. Experimental data show that ARHA achieved the maximum adsorption capacity of 21.89 mg/g at pH 5.5 and 303 K. The absorption process was followed pseudo-second-order kinetic model and adsorption equilibrium data were well described by the Freundlich model. Thermodynamic studies indicated that the RhB adsorption onto ARHA was endothermic and spontaneous.     

Efficient removal of methyl violet from aqueous solution by a low-cost adsorbent—C. camphora fallen leaves powder

The adsorption property of C. camphora fallen leaves powder (CFLP) to methyl violet (MV) from aqueous solution was studied in this work. The results showed that the CFLP has considerable adsorption property to MV. The percentage adsorption reached 91% in 50?mg?L^?1 of MV solution at dosage 0.6?mg?g^?1. The adsorption kinetics for MV on the CFLP follow a pseudo-second-order pathway, and the adsorption equilibrium data can be described well by the Langmuir isotherm model compared to Freundlich isotherm model. Intra-particle diffusion is not the only rate-controlling step and combination of mechanisms was involved in the entire adsorption process for MV on the CFLP; the adsorption process is endothermic, spontaneous and random. Therefore, the CFLP can be used as low-cost adsorbent for refractory cationic organic dye in wastewater.     

改性硅藻土对富营养化水体中磷的吸附行为

以硅藻土原土为原料,通过碱洗及浸渍负载羟基氧化铁对其进行改性,利用SEM、XRD及物理吸附仪对改性硅藻土的形貌、比表面积等进行表征,并研究了改性硅藻土对富营养化水体中磷的吸附性能。结果表明,(1)改性后,硅藻土杂质元素减少,孔径明显增大,比表面积增大23倍,并有效负载了β-FeO(OH);(2)其对磷的吸附受温度及pH值的影响,温度越高,达到吸附平衡时间越短,吸附容量也越大;在pH值为4~11之间,吸附容量随pH的增大而减小;(3)拟二级反应动力学方程,能准确地描述改性硅藻土对磷的吸附,而粒内扩散,不是改性硅藻土对磷吸附的唯一控制步骤;(4)改性硅藻土在富营养化水体中对磷的吸附行为,符合Freundlich等温线方程,其吸附过程为物理吸附,吸附过程焓变(H)为39.949kJ/mol,各温度下的自由能变(G)均小于零,熵变(S)均为正值,该吸附过程是自发的吸热物理过程。     

果胶对钯的吸附及其在有机合成中的应用

以果胶为吸附剂,研究其对钯(Ⅱ)的吸附性能,探讨了溶液的pH值、吸附温度、果胶用量、吸附时间及钯(Ⅱ)溶液的初始浓度对吸附量的影响。 采用Pseudo-First-order、Pseudo-Second-order、Intraparticle、Diffusion、Langmuir、Freundlich和Temkin等模型对实验数据进行线性拟合。 结果表明,果胶对钯(Ⅱ)有很强的吸附性能,吸附率高达96%以上,溶液的最佳pH值为6.5,最佳温度为50 ℃,果胶对钯的吸附量随果胶用量的增加而降低,随钯溶液初始浓度的增加而增加。 吸附动力学遵从Pseudo-Second-order模型,即以化学吸附为主;等温吸附过程符合Freundlich方程;吉布斯自由能为负值,焓变和熵变分别为3.23 kJ/mol和13.32 J/(mol·K),即该过程是自发吸热的;果胶吸附的钯作为催化剂应用到Suzuki反应中,结果表明该催化剂有较高的催化活性。     

Effective removal of cation dyes from aqueous solution using robust cellulose sponge

Cellulose sponge was proposed to an attractive bio-absorbent owing to its highly efficient, low-cost, biodegradable, and renewable sourcing. In this work, the wasted cotton linter as raw materials, the highly porous and lightweight cellulose sponges were synthesized via a facile chemical crosslinking and freeze-drying process. The resultant cellulose sponge (CA) exhibited an interconnected three-dimensional porous structure through crosslinked with N,N′-methylene bisacrylamide (MBA), which was beneficial to remove organic dyestuffs. The effects of various factors including solution pH, contact time, initial dye concentration, and ionic strength on the adsorption behavior were investigated in detail. Herein, Langmuir isotherm models were selected to determine the adsorption capacity, and the maximum theoretical adsorption capacity for Methylene blue (MB) and Crystal violet (CV) was 123.46 and 76.63 mg/g, respectively. Particularly, the results of kinetic and thermodynamic tests showed that the adsorption performance was a spontaneous endothermic reaction and the adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic. Furthermore, cellulose sponges could maintain maximum adsorption capacity even after twelve cycles. Therefore, the eco-friendly cellulose sponge would be a promising adsorbent for effective wastewater treatment.