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Chon K, Mo Kim Y, Bae S. Advances in Fe-modified lignocellulosic biochar: Impact of iron species and characteristics on wastewater treatment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 395:130332. [PMID: 38224787 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Lignocellulosic biomass is an attractive feedstock for biochar production owing to its high abundance and renewability. Various modified biochars have been extensively studied for wastewater treatment to improve the physical and chemical properties of lignocellulosic biochar (L-BC). Particularly, Fe-modified L-BCs have garnered attention owing to the abundance and eco-friendliness of Fe and the outstanding ability to remove various organic and inorganic contaminants via adsorption, oxidation, reduction, and catalytic reactions. Different iron species (e.g., Fe(0), Fe (hydr)oxide, Fe sulfide, and Fe-Metal) are formed during the preparation of Fe-L-BCs, which can completely differentiate the physical and chemical properties of BCs. This review discusses the advances in the synthesis of different Fe-L-BCs, specific changes in the physical and chemical properties of Fe-L-BCs upon Fe addition, and their impacts on wastewater treatment. The results of this review can demonstrate the unique advantages and drawbacks of Fe-L-BCs for the removal of different types of pollutants.
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- Kangmin Chon
- Department of Integrated Energy and Infrasystem, Kangwon National University, Kangwondaehak-gil, 1, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea; Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Kangwon National University, Kangwondaehak-gil 1, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea.
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Jori Roslan N, Jamal SH, Abdul Rashid JI, Norrrahim MNF, Ong KK, Wan Yunus WMZ. Response surface methodology for optimization of nitrocellulose preparation from nata de coco bacterial cellulose for propellant formulation. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25993. [PMID: 38380021 PMCID: PMC10877292 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Nitrocellulose (NC) has garnered significant interest among researchers due to its versatile applications, contingent upon the degree of nitration that modifies the cellulose structure. For instance, NC with a high nitrogen content, exceeding 12.5%, finds utility as a key ingredient in propellant formulations, while variants with lower nitrogen content prove suitable for a range of other applications, including the formulation of printing inks, varnishes, and coatings. This communication aims to present the outcomes of our efforts to optimize the nitration reaction of bacterial cellulose to produce high-nitrogen-content NC, employing the response surface methodology (RSM). Our investigation delves into the influence of the mole ratio of sulfuric and nitric acids, reaction temperature, and nitration duration on the nitrogen content of the resultant products. Utilizing a central composite design (CCD), we identified the optimal conditions for NC synthesis. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) underscored the substantial impact of these reaction conditions on the percentage of nitrogen content (%N) yield. By implementing the predicted optimal conditions-namely, a H2SO4:HNO3 mole ratio of 3:1, a reaction temperature of 35 °C, and a reaction period of 22 min-we successfully produced NC with a nitrogen content of 12.64%. Characterization of these products encompassed elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM).
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- Nursyafiqah Jori Roslan
- Department of Defence Science, Faculty of Defence Science and Technology, National Defence University of Malaysia, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Tropicalization, Defence Research Institute, National Defence University of Malaysia, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry and Biology, Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, National Defence University of Malaysia, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biology, Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, National Defence University of Malaysia, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Research Center for Chemical Defence, Defence Research Institute, National Defence University of Malaysia, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biology, Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, National Defence University of Malaysia, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Defence Science, Faculty of Defence Science and Technology, National Defence University of Malaysia, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Centre for Tropicalization, Defence Research Institute, National Defence University of Malaysia, 57000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Luo X, Chen W, Liu Q, Wang X, Miao J, Liu L, Zheng H, Liu R, Li F. Corn straw biochar addition elevated phosphorus availability in a coastal salt-affected soil under the conditions of different halophyte litter input and moisture contents. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 908:168355. [PMID: 37952652 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Improving salt-affected soil health using different strategies is of great significance for Sustainable Development Goals. The effects of biochar as a sustainable carbon negative soil amendment on phosphorous (P) pools in the degraded salt-affected soils of the of coastal wetlands (as one of the primary blue carbon ecosystems) with halophyte litter input under different water conditions (the two intrinsic characteristics of coastal wetlands) are poorly understood. Thus, a corn straw derived biochar (CBC) was added into a coastal salt-affected soil collected from the Yellow River Delta to investigate its effect on P fractions and availability under the input of three different local halophyte litters (i.e., Suaeda salsa, Imperata cylindrica and Phragmites australis) and under the unflooded and flooded water conditions. The results showed that the individual input of Suaeda salsa increased soil P availability by 28.2-40.9 %, but Imperata cylindrica and Phragmites australis had little effect on P availability. CBC individual amendment more efficiently enhanced P availability in the unflooded soil than the flooded soil. However, the co-amendment of CBC with litters showed little synergistic effect on P availability. CBC sharply increased the proportion of Ca-bound labile P fraction, but moderately lifted the proportion of Al/Fe-bound mediumly labile P fraction. CBC-enhanced P availability and altered inorganic P fractions were mainly resulted from the provision of labile inherent P by biochar, improved soil properties (i.e., increased CEC), and altered bacterial community composition (i.e., elevated abundance of P-solubilizing and phosphate-accumulating bacteria). These findings give new insights into understanding P biogeochemical cycling in the coastal salt-affected soils amended with biochars, and will be helpful to develop biochar-based technologies for enhancing P pools and improving soil health of the blue carbon ecosystems.
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- Xianxiang Luo
- Institute of Coastal Environmental Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sanya Oceanographic Institution, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; Marine Ecology and Environmental Science Laboratory, Qingdao National Laboratory of Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Coastal Environmental Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sanya Oceanographic Institution, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Institute of Coastal Environmental Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sanya Oceanographic Institution, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Marine Agriculture Research Center, Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, China; National Center of Technological Innovation for Comprehensive Utilization of Saline-Alkali Land, Dongying 257300, China.
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- Institute of Coastal Environmental Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sanya Oceanographic Institution, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Institute of Coastal Environmental Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sanya Oceanographic Institution, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- Institute of Coastal Environmental Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sanya Oceanographic Institution, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; Marine Ecology and Environmental Science Laboratory, Qingdao National Laboratory of Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Coastal Environmental Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sanya Oceanographic Institution, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; Marine Ecology and Environmental Science Laboratory, Qingdao National Laboratory of Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute of Coastal Environmental Pollution Control, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Sanya Oceanographic Institution, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Ecology, Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; Marine Ecology and Environmental Science Laboratory, Qingdao National Laboratory of Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266071, China
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Khorasani AC, Satvati PR. Reusable cellulose-based biosorbents for efficient iodine adsorption by economic microcrystalline cellulose production from walnut shell. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128432. [PMID: 38013070 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Sustainable management of walnut shell (WS) for the extraction of cellulose and preparation of cellulose-based biosorbents of iodine was carried out as a new approach to simultaneously solve the environmental challenge of agricultural solid waste and iodine-contaminated water. A rapid recyclable nitric acid treatment and NaOH-H2O2 alkaline-peroxide treatment of WS (33 % cellulose) extracted pure microcrystalline (Cac) and impure cellulose (Cal) with a 21.70 % and 47.37 % isolation yield, respectively. The techno-economic assessment of cellulose production showed a net profit of 9.02 $/kg for Cac, whereas it was estimated as negative for Cal. The simultaneous carbonization and magnetization of Cac at 550 °C resulted in an amorphous, magnetic cellulose-derived biochar (MB550Cac) with a BET specific surface area of 12.64 m2/g, decorated with scattered irregular Fe3O4 microparticles. The adsorption capacity of MB550Cac for iodine was 555.63 mg/g, which was lost only 17.45 % after six successful cycles of regeneration. Freundlich isotherm model sufficiently described the reversible iodine adsorption on the heterogenous surface. The adsorption kinetics followed the pseudo-second-order model. Further, the adsorption thermodynamics demonstrated spontaneous and favorable adsorption. These findings suggest the valorization of WS to commercially produce cellulose and MB550Cac as a sustainable, efficient biosorbent with a good application prospect in wastewater treatment.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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Jiang F, Wei C, Yu Z, Ji L, Liu M, Cao Q, Wu L, Li F. Fabrication of Iron-Containing Biochar by One-Step Ball Milling for Cr(VI) and Tetracycline Removal from Wastewater. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:18958-18970. [PMID: 38095154 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Simple ball milling technology can simultaneously improve the adsorption performance of adsorbents for heavy metals and organic pollutants and has attracted increasing attention. Iron-modified biochar (Fe@MBC) was prepared by one-step ball milling, and the characterization results proved that FeCl3 was successfully loaded on biochar. The removal rates of Cr(VI) and tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) by Fe@MBC were increased by 88.27% and 82.64% compared with BC. The average pore size, oxygen-containing functional groups and graphitization degree of Fe@MBC are higher than those of BC, which is more conducive to promoting adsorption. The adsorption isotherms show that the adsorption of Cr(VI) and TC on the Fe@MBC surface conforms to the Langmuir type of single-layer adsorption and the Freundlich model of multilayer adsorption, respectively. The maximum adsorption capacities of Cr(VI) and TC are 25.46 and 66.91 mg·g-1, respectively. Kinetic experiments show that the adsorption process is more consistent with the pseudo-second-order model of chemical adsorption. The adsorption process of Cr(VI) and TC on the Fe@MBC surface is a spontaneous endothermic process that becomes more obvious as the temperature increases. The increase in solution pH has a significant impact on the removal rate of Fe@MBC. When the pH value increased from 3 to 11, the adsorption rates decreased by 53.74% and 17.16%, respectively. The presence of PO43-, CO32-, K+, and Cu2+ significantly affects the adsorption of TC by Fe@MBC, and PO43- and CO32- also affect the adsorption of Cr(VI). Mechanistic studies show that ion exchange, electrostatic interaction, pore filling, and hydrogen bonding contribute to the removal of Cr(VI) and TC by Fe@MBC. The removal mechanism of Cr(VI) also involves complexation and redox reactions, and the removal mechanism of TC involves π-π bonds and van der Waals forces. The results show that Fe@MBC is a green and efficient adsorbent.
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- Fei Jiang
- College of Resources and Environment Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China
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- College of Resources and Environment Science, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China
- Institute of Soil Remediation and Solid Waste Recycling, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang 233100, China
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Liu Y, Song Y, Li H, Ma Z, Yang Z. Enhanced removal of organophosphate esters by iron-modified biochar with developed mesoporous: Performance and mechanism based on site energy distribution theory. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 330:138722. [PMID: 37084903 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Removing the widely concerned pollutant of organophosphate esters (OPEs) by agriculture waste biochar is an effective way to address the waste and pollutant problem simultaneously. In this work, an iron-modified coconut shell biochar (MCSB) was prepared by co-pyrolysis method and used to adsorb tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) and tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TCPP), which were two typical OPEs. The attention was focused on comprehensively investigating the adsorption behaviors to study the adsorption mechanisms of TCEP and TCPP onto MCSB. With the development of mesoporous and formation of γ-Fe2O3 in MCSB, the adsorption equilibrium was quickly reached in 60 min with the Langmuir maximum adsorption capacities of 211.3 mg/g for TCEP and 223.7 mg/g for TCPP, respectively. Results of adsorption kinetics and isotherm showed the heterogeneous and multilayer of the adsorption process. Pore-filling interaction, the Lewis acid-base interaction, and the hydrophobic interaction were considered to drive the adsorption. And the site energy distribution theory was introduced to further reveal that the physisorption was the main adsorption mechanism, while the Lewis acid-base interaction was responsible for the differences in adsorption of TCEP and TCPP onto MCSB. Additionally, the excellent adsorption performances of MCSB in various circumstances and fixed-bed column experiments suggested that the MCSB would be a promising adsorbent for OPEs removal.
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- Yang Liu
- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety, Changsha, 410083, China.
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Center for Environment and Water Resources, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China; Key Laboratory of Hunan Province for Water Environment and Agriculture Product Safety, Changsha, 410083, China
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Sun Q, Zhou H, Xu C, Ba Y, Geng Z, She D. Effective adsorption of ammonium nitrogen by sulfonic-humic acid char and assessment of its recovery for application as nitrogen fertilizer. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 867:161591. [PMID: 36640881 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Ammonium nitrogen (NH4+-N) is a form of N that is non-negligible in eutrophication water as well as an essential nutrient for plants growing. Carbon materials are considered superior for the adsorption recovery of excess NH4+-N in water bodies. The sulfonic-humic acid char (SHAC) was prepared from humic acid (HA) by pyrolysis and hydrothermal grafting with sodium allyl sulfonate. SEM-mapping, FTIR and XPS results indicated that sulfonic groups (-SO3H) were successfully grafted onto SHAC. The adsorption kinetic fitting displayed that the adsorption of NH4+-N by SHAC conformed to the pseudo-second-order kinetics and could reach equilibrium in about 100 min. The maximum adsorption of NH4+-N by SHAC was 77.24 mg/g, it was mainly contributed by electrostatic attraction, hydrogen bonding and pore volume sites. SHAC adsorption of NH4+-N resulted in the material SHAC-N, which desorption rate was considerably slower than that of commercially available ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) fertilizer and in accordance with the first order model. Wheat growth experiments revealed that the quality of wheat treated with SHAC-N (higher 100-grain weight and lower nitrate content) was better than that of NH4Cl fertilizer. In addition, the higher residual NH4+-N in the SHAC-N treatment soil facilitated subsequent crop planting. These results indicated that SHAC has excellent adsorption and slow release of NH4+-N, and has great potential application for N management in environment and agriculture.
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- Qianqian Sun
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, CAS&MWR, Yangling 712100, China.
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Predeanu G, Slăvescu V, Drăgoescu MF, Bălănescu NM, Fiti A, Meghea A, Samoila P, Harabagiu V, Ignat M, Manea-Saghin AM, Vasile BS, Badea N. Green Synthesis of Advanced Carbon Materials Used as Precursors for Adsorbents Applied in Wastewater Treatment. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16031036. [PMID: 36770043 PMCID: PMC9920668 DOI: 10.3390/ma16031036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Huge amounts of vegetable waste, mainly resulting from the food industry, need large areas for storage, as they could cause hazardous environmental impact, leading to soil and water pollution or to CO2 emissions during accidental incineration. This work was aimed at recycling certain lignocellulosic waste (walnut shells, kernels of peach, apricot, and olive) to design advanced carbon material precursors (ACMP) to be used for obtaining nano-powders with high applicative potential in pollution abatement. Both waste and ACMP were characterized using proximate and elemental analysis, and by optical microscopy. Complex characterization of raw materials by FTIR, TGA-DTG, and SEM analysis were carried out. The ACMP were synthetized at 600-700 °C by innovative microwave heating technology which offers the advantages of lower energy consumption using 3.3 kW equipment at laboratory level. The ACMP ash < 3% and increased carbon content of 87% enabled the development of an extended pore network depending on degassing conditions during heating. TEM analysis revealed a well-developed porous structure of the synthesized ACMP carbonaceous materials. Due to the presence of oxygen functional groups, ACMPs exhibit adsorption properties highlighted by an iodine index of max. 500 mg/g and surface area BET of 300 m2/g, which make them attractive for removal of environmental pollutants such as dyes having molecule sizes below 2 nm and ions with pore dimensions below 1 nm, widely used industrially and found in underground waters (NO3-) or waste waters (SO42-).
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- Georgeta Predeanu
- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Ecofriendly Technologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Ecofriendly Technologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Ecofriendly Technologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Ecofriendly Technologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- SC Cosfel Actual SRL, Griviței Rd., 95-97, Sector 1, 010705 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Ecofriendly Technologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41A Grigore Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania
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- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Ecofriendly Technologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research Center for Micro and Nanomaterials, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 6 Iuliu Maniu Bdv., 061344 Bucharest, Romania
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- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Ecofriendly Technologies, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, 1-7 Gheorghe Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Enhanced Adsorption of Sulfonamides by Attapulgite-Doped Biochar Prepared with Calcination. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27228076. [PMID: 36432176 PMCID: PMC9698770 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27228076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The extensive use of sulfonamides seriously threatens the safety and stability of the ecological environment. Developing green inexpensive and effective adsorbents is critically needed for the elimination of sulfonamides from wastewater. The non-modified biochar exhibited limited adsorption capacity for sulfonamides. In this study, the attapulgite-doped biochar adsorbent (ATP/BC) was produced from attapulgite and rice straw by calcination. Compared with non-modified biochar, the specific surface area of ATP/BC increased by 73.53−131.26%, and the average pore width of ATP/BC decreased 1.77−3.60 nm. The removal rates of sulfadiazine and sulfamethazine by ATP/BC were 98.63% and 98.24%, respectively, at the mass ratio of ATP to rice straw = 1:10, time = 4 h, dosage = 2 g∙L−1, pH = 5, initial concentration = 1 mg∙L−1, and temperature = 20 °C. A pseudo-second-order kinetic model (R2 = 0.99) and the Freundlich isothermal model (R2 = 0.99) well described the process of sulfonamide adsorption on ATP/BC. Thermodynamic calculations showed that the adsorption behavior of sulfonamides on the ATP/BC was an endothermic (ΔH > 0), random (ΔS > 0), spontaneous reaction (ΔG < 0) that was dominated by chemisorption (−20 kJ∙mol−1 > ΔG). The potential adsorption mechanisms include electrostatic interaction, hydrogen bonding, π−π interaction, and Lewis acid−base interactions. This study provides an optional material to treat sulfonamides in wastewater and groundwater.
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Nunes IDS, Schnorr C, Perondi D, Godinho M, Diel JC, Machado LMM, Dalla Nora FB, Silva LFO, Dotto GL. Valorization of Different Fractions from Butiá Pomace by Pyrolysis: H 2 Generation and Use of the Biochars for CO 2 Capture. Molecules 2022; 27:7515. [PMID: 36364342 PMCID: PMC9658530 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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This work valorizes butiá pomace (Butia capitata) using pyrolysis to prepare CO2 adsorbents. Different fractions of the pomace, like fibers, endocarps, almonds, and deoiled almonds, were characterized and later pyrolyzed at 700 °C. Gas, bio-oil, and biochar fractions were collected and characterized. The results revealed that biochar, bio-oil, and gas yields depended on the type of pomace fraction (fibers, endocarps, almonds, and deoiled almonds). The higher biochar yield was obtained by endocarps (31.9%wt.). Furthermore, the gas fraction generated at 700 °C presented an H2 content higher than 80%vol regardless of the butiá fraction used as raw material. The biochars presented specific surface areas reaching 220.4 m2 g-1. Additionally, the endocarp-derived biochar presented a CO2 adsorption capacity of 66.43 mg g-1 at 25 °C and 1 bar, showing that this material could be an effective adsorbent to capture this greenhouse gas. Moreover, this capacity was maintained for 5 cycles. Biochars produced from butiá precursors without activation resulted in a higher surface area and better performance than some activated carbons reported in the literature. The results highlighted that pyrolysis could provide a green solution for butiá agro-industrial wastes, generating H2 and an adsorbent for CO2.
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- Isaac dos S. Nunes
- Research Group on Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Avenue, 1000-7, Santa Maria 97105–900, Brazil
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- Department of Natural and Exact Sciences, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55–66, Barranquilla 080002, Colombia
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- Postgraduate Program in Engineering Processes and Technology, University of Caxias do Sul—UCS, Caxias do Sul 95070-560, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Engineering Processes and Technology, University of Caxias do Sul—UCS, Caxias do Sul 95070-560, Brazil
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- Research Group on Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Avenue, 1000-7, Santa Maria 97105–900, Brazil
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- Research Group on Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Avenue, 1000-7, Santa Maria 97105–900, Brazil
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- Research Group on Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Avenue, 1000-7, Santa Maria 97105–900, Brazil
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- Department of Natural and Exact Sciences, Universidad de la Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55–66, Barranquilla 080002, Colombia
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- Research Group on Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Roraima Avenue, 1000-7, Santa Maria 97105–900, Brazil
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Norrrahim MNF, Knight VF, Nurazzi NM, Jenol MA, Misenan MSM, Janudin N, Kasim NAM, Shukor MFA, Ilyas RA, Asyraf MRM, Naveen J. The Frontiers of Functionalized Nanocellulose-Based Composites and Their Application as Chemical Sensors. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14204461. [PMID: 36298039 PMCID: PMC9608972 DOI: 10.3390/polym14204461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chemical sensors are a rapidly developing technology that has received much attention in diverse industries such as military, medicine, environmental surveillance, automotive power and mobility, food manufacturing, infrastructure construction, product packaging and many more. The mass production of low-cost devices and components for use as chemical sensors is a major driving force for improvements in each of these industries. Recently, studies have found that using renewable and eco-friendly materials would be advantageous for both manufacturers and consumers. Thus, nanotechnology has led to the investigation of nanocellulose, an emerging and desirable bio-material for use as a chemical sensor. The inherent properties of nanocellulose, its high tensile strength, large specific surface area and good porous structure have many advantages in its use as a composite material for chemical sensors, intended to decrease response time by minimizing barriers to mass transport between an analyte and the immobilized indicator in the sensor. Besides which, the piezoelectric effect from aligned fibers in nanocellulose composites is beneficial for application in chemical sensors. Therefore, this review presents a discussion on recent progress and achievements made in the area of nanocellulose composites for chemical sensing applications. Important aspects regarding the preparation of nanocellulose composites using different functionalization with other compounds are also critically discussed in this review.
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- Mohd Nor Faiz Norrrahim
- Research Centre for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (M.N.F.N.); (V.F.K.); (N.M.N.)
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- Research Centre for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (M.N.F.N.); (V.F.K.); (N.M.N.)
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- Bioresource Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
- Green Biopolymer, Coatings & Packaging Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (M.N.F.N.); (V.F.K.); (N.M.N.)
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
- Department of Chemistry and Biology, Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
- Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
- Engineering Design Research Group (EDRG), School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore 632014, India
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3D Porous Structure-Inspired Lignocellulosic Biosorbent of Medulla tetrapanacis for Efficient Adsorption of Cationic Dyes. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196228. [PMID: 36234765 PMCID: PMC9571076 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The focus of this work was on developing a green, low-cost, and efficient biosorbent based on the biological structure and properties of MT and applying it to the remediation of cationic dyes in dye wastewater. The adsorption performance and mechanism of MT on methylene blue (MB) and crystal violet (CV) were investigated by batch adsorption experiments. The results demonstrated that the highest adsorption values of MT for MB (411 mg/g) and CV (553 mg/g) were greatly higher than the reported values of other biosorbents. In addition, the adsorption behaviors of methylene blue (MB) and crystal violet (CV) by MT were spontaneous exothermic reactions and closely followed the pseudo-second-order (PSO) kinetics and Langmuir isotherm. Further, the depleted MT was regenerated using pyrolysis mode to convert depleted MT into MT-biochar (MBC). The maximum adsorption of Cu2+ and Pb2+ by MBC was up to 320 mg/g and 840 mg/g, respectively. In conclusion, this work presented a new option for the adsorption of cationic dyes in wastewater and a new perspective for the treatment of depleted biosorbents.
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Zhao Y, Yang H, Xia S, Wu Z. Removal of ammonia nitrogen, nitrate, and phosphate from aqueous solution using biochar derived from Thalia dealbata Fraser: effect of carbonization temperature. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:57773-57789. [PMID: 35352229 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19870-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Thalia dealbata Fraser-derived biochar was prepared at different carbonization temperatures to remove nutrients in aqueous solution. Thermogravimetry/differential thermogravimetry (TG/DTG) was used to analyze the carbonization and decomposition procedure of Thalia dealbata Fraser. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), zeta potential, and N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms were employed to characterize the prepared biochar. The carbonization temperature obviously effected the physical and chemical properties of biochar. The adsorption efficiency of ammonia (NH4+-N), nitrate (NO3--N), and phosphate (PO43-) adsorption on biochar was tested. Pseudo-first-order kinetic, pseudo-second-order kinetic, and intra-particle diffusion kinetic models were used to fit adsorption kinetic. Langmuir and Freundlich models were used to fit adsorption isotherms. The theoretical adsorption capacity of NH4+-N, NO3--N, and PO43- on biochar was 5.8 mg/g, 3.8 mg/g, and 1.3 mg/g, respectively. This study provides the insights for effect of carbonization temperature on biochar preparation and application.
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- Yuqing Zhao
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China
- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, People's Republic of China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Freshwater Ecology and Biotechnology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, People's Republic of China
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Characteristics and Applications of Biochar in Soil–Plant Systems: A Short Review of Benefits and Potential Drawbacks. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12084051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The available literary data suggest the general applicability and benefits of different biochar products in various soil–plant–environment systems. Due to its high porosity, biochar might generally improve the physicochemical and biological properties of supplemented soils. Among the direct and indirect effects are (i) improved water-retention capacity, (ii) enhanced soil organic matter content, (iii) pH increase, (iv) better N and P availability, and (v) greater potential uptake of meso- and micronutrients. These are connected to the advantage of an enhanced soil oxygen content. The large porous surface area of biochar might indirectly protect the survival of microorganisms, while the adsorbed organic materials may improve the growth of both bacteria and fungi. On the other hand, N2-fixing Rhizobium bacteria and P-mobilizing mycorrhiza fungi might respond negatively to biochar’s application. In arid circumstances with limited water and nutrient availability, a synergistic positive effect was found in biochar–microbial combined applications. Biochar seems to be a valuable soil supplement if its application is connected with optimized soil–plant–environment conditions. This work aims to give a general review of the potential benefits and drawbacks of biochar application to soil, highlighting its impacts on the soil–plant–microbe system.
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Emerging Developments on Nanocellulose as Liquid Crystals: A Biomimetic Approach. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14081546. [PMID: 35458295 PMCID: PMC9025541 DOI: 10.3390/polym14081546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Biomimetics is the field of obtaining ideas from nature that can be applied in science, engineering, and medicine. The usefulness of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and their excellent characteristics in biomimetic applications are exciting and promising areas of present and future research. CNCs are bio-based nanostructured material that can be isolated from several natural biomasses. The CNCs are one-dimensional with a high aspect ratio. They possess high crystalline order and high chirality when they are allowed to assemble in concentrated dispersions. Recent studies have demonstrated that CNCs possess remarkable optical and chemical properties that can be used to fabricate liquid crystals. Research is present in the early stage to develop CNC-based solvent-free liquid crystals that behave like both crystalline solids and liquids and exhibit the phenomenon of birefringence in anisotropic media. All these characteristics are beneficial for several biomimetic applications. Moreover, the films of CNC show the property of iridescent colors, making it suitable for photonic applications in various devices, such as electro-optical devices and flat panel displays.
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Li X, Shi J. Simultaneous adsorption of tetracycline, ammonium and phosphate from wastewater by iron and nitrogen modified biochar: Kinetics, isotherm, thermodynamic and mechanism. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 293:133574. [PMID: 35016962 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The simultaneous removal of various pollutants in wastewater is increasingly deserved attention. In this study, an efficient adsorbent Fe/N@BC was synthesized by Fe-N co-modification. The adsorbability of Fe/N@BC was evaluated using a mixture with tetracycline (TC), NH4+-N and PO43-P. In comparison to BC, N@BC and Fe@BC, Fe/N@BC exhibited an excellent performance for simultaneously absorbing TC, NH4+-N and PO43-P. The pseudo-first-order was used to describe the adsorption process of NH4+-N and PO43-P, while the pseudo-second-order could be well fitted to TC adsorption data. The adsorption isotherms of TC, NH4+-N and PO43-P were more in line with Sips model (Adj.R2 > 0.97). The maximum adsorption capacities of Fe/N@BC towards TC, NH4+-N and PO43-P were 238.94, 111.87 and 165.02 mg g-1, respectively, which were 1.31-1.91 times than that of BC, N@BC and Fe@BC. The simultaneous adsorption mechanism mainly involved pore filling, electrostatic interaction, ion exchange, surface complexation, surface precipitation, H bond and π-π interaction. Furthermore, after six cycles, the removal efficiencies of TC, NH4+-N and PO43-P were 75.3, 66.1 and 64.5% by Fe/N@BC, highlighting its promising potential to adsorb multi-pollutants from aqueous solution.
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- Xiumin Li
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, 710055, Shaanxi, Xi'an, China; Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resources, Environment and Ecology, MOE, China
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- State Engineering Research Center of Water Resources, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China.
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Zhang H, Song X, Zhang J, Liu Y, Zhao H, Hu J, Zhao J. Performance and mechanism of sycamore flock based biochar in removing oxytetracycline hydrochloride. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 350:126884. [PMID: 35219786 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this study, sycamore flocs (SF), which caused environmental and health problems, were utilized to prepare biochar. SFB2-900 obtained under the conditions of activation agent K2CO3, pyrolysis temperature 900℃ and m(K2CO3):m(BC) 2 had the strongest adsorption capacity (730 mg/g) for oxytetracycline hydrochloride (OTC-HCl). The pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir model described the adsorption kinetics and isotherms best. SFB2-900 exhibited high OTC-HCl adsorption capacity in both higher ionic strength and wide pH range. The theoretical simulation indicated that the closest interaction distance between OTC-HCl and SFB2-900 was 2.44 Å via π-π stacking configuration. Pore filling, π-π electron donor acceptor (EDA) interaction, H-bonding and electrostatic interactions were also involved in the process of OTC-HCl removal. SFB2-900 showed great removal efficiency for OTC-HCl in different water matrices and good regeneration ability. This study solved the problems caused by SF, realized waste biomass recycling, and achieved preparing high-efficient adsorbent for antibiotic.
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- Hongkui Zhang
- College of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- College of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China; Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- College of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China; Zhengzhou Key Laboratory of Organic Waste Resource Utilization, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China.
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- College of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- College of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- Henan Radio and Television University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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Asyraf M, Ishak M, Syamsir A, Nurazzi N, Sabaruddin F, Shazleen S, Norrrahim M, Rafidah M, Ilyas R, Rashid MZA, Razman M. Mechanical properties of oil palm fibre-reinforced polymer composites: a review. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 2022; 17:33-65. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.12.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Ban SE, Lee EJ, Lim DJ, Kim IS, Lee JW. Evaluation of sulfuric acid-pretreated biomass-derived biochar characteristics and its diazinon adsorption mechanism. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 348:126828. [PMID: 35149181 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this study, hemicellulose was mostly removed from biomass (larch and oak) using a sulfuric acid pretreatment. Biochar was then prepared from raw and pretreated biomass using a carbonization process. Biochar derived from pretreated biomass had an aromatic and graphitized structure, and functional groups were observed on the surface. The specific surface area was higher for biochar obtained from pretreated biomass than biochar derived from raw biomass. The biochar obtained from pretreated biomass contained a greater number of micropores than biochar derived from raw biomass. The diazinon removal rate was the highest for biochar that was obtained from pretreated biomass when 10% of the biochar was added to the soil. As a result of the adsorption of diazinon onto the biochar obtained from pretreated biomass, the R2 value of the Langmuir isotherm was higher than that of the Freundlich's R2.
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- Se-Eun Ban
- Department of Wood Science and Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Wood Science and Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agricultural and Life Science, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agricultural and Life Science, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Wood Science and Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea; Interdisciplinary Program in IT-Bio Convergence System, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea.
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Preparation of Amino-Functionalized Mesoporous SBA-15 Nanoparticles and the Improved Adsorption of Tannic Acid in Wastewater. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12050791. [PMID: 35269279 PMCID: PMC8912468 DOI: 10.3390/nano12050791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ordered mesoporous Santa Barbara amorphous (SBA-15) materials have high surface areas and are widely used in adsorption, separation, filtration, and heterogeneous catalytic processes. However, SBA-15 surfaces contain hydroxyl groups that are unsuited to the adsorption of organic pollutants; thus, SBA-15 must be chemically modified to promote its adsorption activity. In this study, amino-functionalized nanoporous SBA-15 was fabricated by employing sodium silicate as a precursor. The structural characteristics of the prepared composites were examined using thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectrometry, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and surface area analysis. The prepared SBA-15 had a large pore size (6.46–7.60 nm), large pore volume (1.037–1.105 cm3/g), and high surface area (546–766 m2/g). Functionalization caused a reduction in the SBA-15 pore volume and surface area, whereas amino groups that promoted an interaction between adsorbates and solids facilitated solute adsorption. The adsorption of tannic acid (TA) onto amino-modified silica composites (SBA-15 and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (SBA-15/APTES) and SBA-15 and pentaethylenehexamine (SBA-15/PEHA)) was studied. Their adsorption capacities were affected by solution temperature, solution pH, agitation speed, adsorbent dosage, and initial TA concentration. The maximum adsorption capacities for SBA-15/APTES and SBA-15/PEHA were 485.18 and 413.33 mg/g, respectively, with SBA-15/APTES exhibiting ultrafast removal of TA (98.61% removal rate at 15 min). In addition, this study explored the thermodynamics, adsorption isotherms, and kinetics. A comparison of two types of amino-functionalized SBA-15 was used for the first time to adsorb TA, which providing valuable information on TA adsorption on high adsorption capacity materials in water media.
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Application of Biochar as Functional Material for Remediation of Organic Pollutants in Water: An Overview. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12020210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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In recent years, numerous studies have focused on the use of biochar as a biological material for environmental remediation due to its low-cost precursor (waste), low toxicity, and diversity of active sites, along with their facile tailoring techniques. Due to its versatility, biochar has been employed as an adsorbent, catalyst (for activating hydrogen peroxide, ozone, persulfate), and photocatalyst. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview and compare the application of biochar in water remediation. First, the biochar active sites with their functions are presented. Secondly, an overview and summary of biochar performance in treating organic pollutants in different systems is depicted. Thereafter, an evaluation on performance, removal mechanism, active sites involvement, tolerance to different pH values, stability, and reusability, and an economic analysis of implementing biochar for organic pollutants decontamination in each application is presented. Finally, potential prospects to overcome the drawbacks of each application are provided.
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Ilyas RA, Zuhri MYM, Norrrahim MNF, Misenan MSM, Jenol MA, Samsudin SA, Nurazzi NM, Asyraf MRM, Supian ABM, Bangar SP, Nadlene R, Sharma S, Omran AAB. Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polycaprolactone Green and Hybrid Biocomposites for Various Advanced Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:182. [PMID: 35012203 PMCID: PMC8747341 DOI: 10.3390/polym14010182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Recent developments within the topic of biomaterials has taken hold of researchers due to the mounting concern of current environmental pollution as well as scarcity resources. Amongst all compatible biomaterials, polycaprolactone (PCL) is deemed to be a great potential biomaterial, especially to the tissue engineering sector, due to its advantages, including its biocompatibility and low bioactivity exhibition. The commercialization of PCL is deemed as infant technology despite of all its advantages. This contributed to the disadvantages of PCL, including expensive, toxic, and complex. Therefore, the shift towards the utilization of PCL as an alternative biomaterial in the development of biocomposites has been exponentially increased in recent years. PCL-based biocomposites are unique and versatile technology equipped with several importance features. In addition, the understanding on the properties of PCL and its blend is vital as it is influenced by the application of biocomposites. The superior characteristics of PCL-based green and hybrid biocomposites has expanded their applications, such as in the biomedical field, as well as in tissue engineering and medical implants. Thus, this review is aimed to critically discuss the characteristics of PCL-based biocomposites, which cover each mechanical and thermal properties and their importance towards several applications. The emergence of nanomaterials as reinforcement agent in PCL-based biocomposites was also a tackled issue within this review. On the whole, recent developments of PCL as a potential biomaterial in recent applications is reviewed.
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- R. A. Ilyas
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia;
- Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia;
- Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre (AEMC), Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Research Center for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, Davutpasa Campus, Yildiz Technical University, Esenler, Istanbul 34220, Turkey;
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- Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia;
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- Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Energy Infrastructure, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan IKRAM-UNITEN, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia;
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- Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631, USA;
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- Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka 76100, Malaysia;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar 144001, India;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan Ikram-Uniten, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Science & Technology, Sebha University, Sabha 00218, Libya
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Gasim MF, Lim JW, Low SC, Lin KYA, Oh WD. Can biochar and hydrochar be used as sustainable catalyst for persulfate activation? CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 287:132458. [PMID: 34610377 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Over the past decade, there has been a surge of interest in using char (hydrochar or biochar) derived from biomass as persulfate (PS, either peroxymonosulfate or peroxydisulfate) activator for anthropogenic pollutants removal. While extensive investigation showed that char could be used as a PS activator, its sustainability over prolonged application is equivocal. This review provides an assessment of the knowledge gap related to the sustainability of char as a PS activator. The desirable char properties for PS activation are identified, include the high specific surface area and favorable surface chemistry. Various synthesis strategies to obtain the desirable properties during biomass pre-treatment, hydrochar and biochar synthesis, and char post-treatment are discussed. Thereafter, factors related to the sustainability of employing char as a PS activator for anthropogenic pollutants removal are critically evaluated. Among the critical factors include performance uncertainty, competing adsorption process, char stability during PS activation, biomass precursor variation, scalability, and toxic components in char. Finally, some potential research directions are provided. Fulfilling the sustainability factors will provide opportunity to employ char as an economical and efficient catalyst for sustainable environmental remediation.
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- Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610, Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Seri Ampangan, Nibong Tebal, 14300, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering & Innovation and Development Center of Sustainable Agriculture, National Chung Hsing University, 250, Kuo-Kuang Road, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia.
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Yu H, Wang W, Lin F, Li K, Yan B, Song Y, Huang C, Chen G. A facile and green strategy to synthesize N/P co-doped bio-porous carbon with high yield from fungi residue for efficient VOC adsorption. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Othmani A, John J, Rajendran H, Mansouri A, Sillanpää M, Velayudhaperumal Chellam P. Biochar and activated carbon derivatives of lignocellulosic fibers towards adsorptive removal of pollutants from aqueous systems: Critical study and future insight. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Role of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch-Derived Cellulose in Improving the Sonocatalytic Activity of Silver-Doped Titanium Dioxide. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13203530. [PMID: 34685289 PMCID: PMC8541471 DOI: 10.3390/polym13203530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this study, a novel cellulose/Ag/TiO2 nanocomposite was successfully synthesized via the hydrothermal method. The cellulose extracted from oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) could address the disposal issue created by OPEFB biomass. Characterization studies such as FESEM, EDX, HRTEM, XRD, FTIR, UV-Vis DRS, PL, XPS, and surface analysis were conducted. It was observed that the incorporation of cellulose could hinder the agglomeration, reduce the band gap energy to 3 eV, increase the specific surface area to 150.22 m3/g, and lower the recombination rate of the generated electron-hole pairs compared to Ag/TiO2 nanoparticles. The excellent properties enhance the sonocatalytic degradation efficiency of 10 mg/L Congo red (up to 81.3% after 10 min ultrasonic irradiation) in the presence of 0.5 g/L cellulose/Ag/TiO2 at 24 kHz and 280 W. The improvement of catalytic activity was due to the surface plasmon resonance effect of Ag and numerous hydroxyl groups on cellulose that capture the holes, which delay the recombination rate of the charge carriers in TiO2. This study demonstrated an alternative approach in the development of an efficient sonocatalyst for the sonocatalytic degradation of Congo red.
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Gu Y, Xue Y, Zhang D. Preparation of magnetic biochar with different magnetization sequences for efficient removal of oxytetracycline from aqueous solution. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Characterization Techniques as Supporting Tools for the Interpretation of Biochar Adsorption Efficiency in Water Treatment: A Critical Review. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26165063. [PMID: 34443648 PMCID: PMC8398246 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26165063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Over the past decade, biochar (BC) has received significant attention in many environmental applications, including water purification, since it is available as a low-cost by-product of the energetic valorisation of biomass. Biochar has many intrinsic characteristics, including its porous structure, which is similar to that of activated carbon (AC), which is the most widely used sorbent in water treatment. The physicochemical and performance characteristics of BCs are usually non-homogenously investigated, with several studies only evaluating limited parameters, depending on the individual perspective of the author. Within this review, we have taken an innovative approach to critically survey the methodologies that are generally used to characterize BCs and ACs to propose a comprehensive and ready-to-use database of protocols. Discussion about the parameters of chars that are usually correlated with adsorption performance in water purification is proposed, and we will also consider the physicochemical properties of pollutants (i.e., Kow). Uniquely, an adsorption efficiency index BC/AC is presented and discussed, which is accompanied by an economic perspective. According to our survey, non-homogeneous characterization approaches limit the understanding of the correlations between the pollutants to be removed and the physicochemical features of BCs. Moreover, the investigations of BC as an adsorption medium necessitate dedicated parallel studies to compare BC characteristics and performances with those of ACs.
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