Ultrasound-assisted adsorption of Pb ions by carbonized/activated date stones from singles/mixed aqueous solutions

This work aims to assess the adsorption efficiency of date stones biowaste subjected to carbonization and activation processes for the removal of Pb ions from single and mixed solutions. Several techniques have been used for characterization of adsorbents such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), methylene blue index and point of zero charge (pHpzc). An excellent adsorption capacity of 97.43% is achieved at an initial concentration of 300 ?mg/L, solution volume 75 ?mL of Pb nitrate, adsorbent mass of 0.7 ?g, temperature of 30 ?°C, a stirring speed of 500 ?rpm/min, a contact time of 180 ?min and pH 6. Specifically, a comparison has been conducted between carbonized/activated date stones “CADS” and commercial activated carbon “CAC” besides investigating the influence of the presence of Co ions and the utilization of ultrasound radiation. A higher adsorption rate of 98.16% is reached under ultrasound radiation at Pb(II) initial concentration of 100 ?mg/L for a contact time of 3 ?h. Nevertheless, the temperature has shown a negative effect; the adsorption rate decreases from 98.31% at 18 ?°C to 92.70% at 60 ?°C. The modeling of the experimental adsorption data manifests a type-L isotherm characteristic of Langmuir and Freundlich models. The kinetic study has shown that the experimental data are well described by a pseudo-second-order rate model and controlled by the internal diffusion, a limiting-step that controls the transfer rate of Pb(II) to the adsorbent surface. The calculated thermodynamic parameters (ΔG⁰, ΔH⁰, ΔS⁰) indicate that the adsorption of Pb(II) is spontaneous and exothermic process.     

不同模拟体系中草酸钙结晶的比较研究

泌尿系结石是一种世界范围内的常见病及多发病 ,如深圳市的尿结石患病率高达 4.87%[1] ,其发病率呈上升趋势 .泌尿系结石在手术后复发率高 ,尤其是对结石的预防 ,目前尚无十分理想的方法 ,至今其形成机制未完全阐明 ,80 %以上的尿结石患者病因不清 [2 ] .草酸钙 (Ca C2 O4 )是泌尿系结石的主要成分 .体内 Ca C2 O4 结石的形成与热力学 (过饱和度 )和动力学 (成核、生长和聚集 )因素相关 .虽然在尿液中发现有二水草酸钙 (COD)晶体 ,但是热力学稳定的一水草酸钙 (COM)是尿石中最普遍的晶型[3 ] .在大多数的 Ca C2 O4 结石中 ,COM的发…     

酒石酸及其盐抑制泌尿系结石的化学基础

本文探讨了酒石酸及其盐对泌尿系结石形成、抑制和治疗的化学基础,重点讨论了其与钙离子的螯合,诱导二水草酸钙和三水草酸钙形成、减少晶体滞留,影响CaOxa晶体的晶面与形貌,抑制尿石矿物的成核、生长和聚集,调节新陈代谢、减小尿石形成的几率,并讨论了抗衡阳离子对其抑制能力的影响。     

Activated carbon prepared by physical activation of olive stones for the removal of NO2 at ambient temperature

Activated carbon was prepared from olive stones by physical activation using water vapor at 750 °C. Textural, morphology and surface chemistry characterizations were achieved (nitrogen adsorption, SEM, FTIR and TPD–MS). NO₂ adsorption was performed for different inlet gas compositions and temperatures. NO₂ may adsorb directly on the oxygenated surface groups, and can also be reduced to NO. Therefore, a second NO₂ molecule adsorbs on the oxygen left on the carbon surface. TPD performed after NO₂ adsorption showed the presence of various surface groups. The adsorption capacity was about 131 mg/g, which is higher than with several activated carbon prepared from classical lignocellulosic biomass. NO₂ reduction into NO decreased with increasing the inlet oxygen concentration. In contrast, a slight decrease in the NO₂ adsorption capacity was observed with increasing temperature. It seems that the activated carbons prepared from olive stones by steam activation could be used as efficient adsorbents for NO₂ removal.     

Preparation and characterization of activated carbon from date stones by physical activation with steam

Activated carbons are produced from wastes of Algerian date stones by pyrolysis and physical activation in the presence of water vapor into a heated fixed-bed reactor. The effect of pyrolysis temperature and activation hold time on textural and chemical surface properties of raw date stones and carbon materials produced are studied. As expected, the percentage yield decreases with increase of activation temperature and hold time. The characterization of carbon materials is performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and nitrogen adsorption (BET). Results show the presence of cellulose and hemicellulose in the raw material, and the predominance of carbon and graphite after pyrolysis. Different oxygen-containing functional groups are found in the raw material while aromatic structures are developed after pyrolysis and activation. The best specific surface area (635 m² g⁻¹) and microporous volume (0.716 cm³ g⁻¹) are obtained when the date stones are grinded, pyrolysed at 700 °C under a 100 cm³ min⁻¹ nitrogen flow and then activated under water vapor at 700 °C for 6 h.     

HKC细胞损伤前后对草酸钙晶体吞噬能力的差异

采用人类肾脏近端小管上皮细胞系(HKC)建立氧化性损伤模型,研究损伤前后HKC调控草酸钙(CaOxa)结晶的差异。采用CCK-8法检测HKC的细胞活性;利用激光共聚焦显微镜观察HKC损伤后表达的晶体粘附分子骨桥蛋白(OPN);采用倒置显微镜观察HKC的形态变化;采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)观察HKC微结构及其诱导的晶体;采用X射线衍射分析(XRD)表征晶体的组分。在CaOxa过饱和溶液中,正常HKC主要诱导形成二水草酸钙(COD)晶体,而损伤HKC则同时诱导了COD和一水草酸钙(COM)晶体。正常HKC对COD晶体有较强的吞噬能力,而损伤HKC的这种能力较弱;HKC损伤后表达OPN,促进CaOxa晶体的成核和聚集,从而增加了肾结石形成的危险性。     

Ultrasonic parameters of concentric laminated uric acid stones

Recently a new idea for the disintegration of urinary calculi based upon the large difference of the acoustic impedance inside urinary calculi was suggested. This large difference of acoustical impedance between the two main components of kidney stones, is confirmed in this paper for smooth laminated uric acid stones by two different experimental techniques measuring sound velocities: a surface contact and a submersion technique. Our measured values correlate well with the large differences of the earlier reported measured sound velocities. In general, the disintegration of a urinary stone can be described as follows: a urinary calculus is an inhomogeneous geometrical structure, and its structure plays an important role in the disintegration process.     

Chromium adsorption in olive stone activated carbon

In this work, Cr(III) adsorption on activated carbon obtained from olive stones in an upflow fixed-bed column at 30^∘C was studied. The flow rate influence on the breakthrough curves at a feed concentration of 0.87 meq/L was investigated in an attempt to minimize the diffusional resistances. Breakthrough curves for a flow range of 2–8 mL/min were obtained at 10.5 cm bed height and inlet diameter of 0.9 cm. The mass transfer parameters indicated that the bed minimal resistance was attained at 2 mL/min. Therefore, the data equilibrium was carried out until the bed was saturated at 2 mL/min. The dynamic system generated a favorable isotherm with a maximum chromium uptake of 0.45 meq/g. A column sorption mathematical model was created considering the axial dispersion in the column and the intraparticle diffusion rate-controlling steps. The isotherm was successfully modeled by the Langmuir equation and the mathematical model described the experimental dynamic data adequately for feed concentrations from 0.26 to 3.29 meq/L.     

Spectroscopic investigations on kidney stones using Fourier transform infrared and X‐ray fluorescence spectrometry

Kidney stone is the most painful and prevalent urological disorder of the urinary system throughout the world. Thus, analysis of kidney stones is an integral part in the evaluation of patents having stone disease. Spectroscopic investigations of stones provide an idea about the pathogenesis of stones for its better cure and treatment. Hence, the present work targets multispectroscopic investigations on kidney stones using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and wave dispersive X‐ray fluorescence (WD‐XRF) spectroscopy which are the most useful analytical methods for the purpose of bio‐medical diagnostics. In the present study, FTIR spectral method is used to investigate the chemical composition and classification of kidney stones. The multicomponents of kidney stones such as calcium oxalate, hydroxyl apatite, phosphates, carbonates, and struvite were investigated and studied. Qualitative and quantitative determination of major and trace elements present in the kidney stones was performed employing WD‐XRF spectroscopy. The wide range of elements determined in the kidney stones were calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), phosphorous (P), sodium (Na), potassium (K), chlorine (Cl), sulfur (S), silicon (Si), iodine (I), titanium (Ti), iron (Fe), ruthenium (Ru), zinc (Zn), aluminum (Al), strontium (Sr), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), and bromine (Br). For the first time, ruthenium was detected in kidney stone samples employing WD‐XRF in very low concentration. Our results revealed that the presence and relative concentrations of trace elements in different kinds of stones are different and depend on the stone types. From the experiments carried out on kidney stones for trace elemental detection, it was found that WD‐XRF is a robust analytical tool that can be useful for the diagnosis of urological disorders. We have also compared our findings with the results reported using XRF technique. The results obtained in the present paper show interesting prospects for FTIR and WD‐XRF spectrometry in nephrolithiasis. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Synthetic Precious Stones

The first industrially feasible process for the synthesis of rubies was developed by Verneuil around the turn of the century. Progress in growing single crystals led in time to numerous other processes, some of which can be applied to the production of precious stones. In this way it became possible to synthesize the most important precious stones. Even crystals that do not occur in nature, but were originally of interest in other connections, have acquired importance for jewelry in recent years.