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Liu Z, Ning X, Long S, Wang S, Li S, Dong Y, Nan Z. Arsenic and cadmium simultaneous immobilization in arid calcareous soil amended with iron-oxidizing bacteria and organic fertilizer. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 920:170959. [PMID: 38365035 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170959] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Immobilization stands as the most widely adopted remediation technology for addressing heavy metal(loid) contamination in soil. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that this process does not eliminate pollutants; instead, it confines them, potentially leaving room for future mobilization. Presently, our comprehension of the temporal variations in the efficacy of immobilization, particularly in the context of its applicability to arid farmland, remains severely limited. To address this knowledge gap, our research delves deep into the roles of iron-oxidizing bacteria (FeOB) and organic fertilizer (OF) in the simultaneous immobilization of arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) in soils. We conducted laboratory incubation and field experiments to investigate these phenomena. When OF was combined with FeOB, a noteworthy transformation of available As and Cd into stable species, such as the residual state and combinations with Fe-Mn/Al oxides, was observed. This transformation coincided with changes in soil properties, including pH, Eh, soluble Fe, and dissolved organic carbon (DOC). Furthermore, we observed synergistic effects between available As and Cd when treated with bacteria and OF individually. The stabilization efficiency of As and Cd, as determined by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure, reached its highest values at 33.39 % and 24.67 %, respectively, after 120 days. Nevertheless, the formation of iron‑calcium complexes was disrupted due to pH fluctuations. Hence, long-term monitoring and model development are essential to enhance our understanding of the remediation process. The application of organic fertilizer and the use of FeOB in calcareous soil hold promise for the restoration of polluted soil and the maintenance of soil health by mitigating the instability of heavy metals(loid).
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- Zitong Liu
- Technology Research Center for Pollution Control and Remediation of Northwest Soil and Groundwater, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Ecology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China; Center for the Pan-third Pole Environment, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Technology Research Center for Pollution Control and Remediation of Northwest Soil and Groundwater, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Technology Research Center for Pollution Control and Remediation of Northwest Soil and Groundwater, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China.
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- Technology Research Center for Pollution Control and Remediation of Northwest Soil and Groundwater, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Technology Research Center for Pollution Control and Remediation of Northwest Soil and Groundwater, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Technology Research Center for Pollution Control and Remediation of Northwest Soil and Groundwater, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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Wang Z, Sun J, Zhang L. Separation and recovery of arsenic, germanium and tungsten from toxic coal ash from lignite by sequential vacuum distillation with disulphide. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 340:122775. [PMID: 37884191 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122775] [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: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Large amount of coal ash is produced as industrial waste during the electricity generation through the combustion of lignite. Toxic elements arsenic exists in the coal ash, which hinders the subsequent recycling processes. Moreover, coal ash could be recycled further to retrieve scattered metals germanium and tungsten. It is believed that traditional recycling methods present barriers to scaled application, especially serious secondary pollution, such as toxic residue and waste liquid. In this work, a novel sequential vacuum distillation with disulphide method is proposed to separate arsenic, germanium and tungsten from coal ash. First, arsenic can be volatilized completely out of the reaction system at temperatures below 550 °C. Subsequently, Ge and W volatilized in the form of sulfide in the presence of Na2S2O3. The optimal condition was 1050 °C, the mass ratio of 0.6 with reaction a pressure of 1 Pa and a time duration of 120 min demonstrated the best evaporation ratio. For coal fly ash, chemical species As2S3, GeS, and WOx (x < 3)/WS2 were the main condensed products. For coal bottom ash, As2S3, GeS, and WO3/WS2 were dominant chemical components. Mechanisms for the process of release and evaporation of As, Ge, and W from coal ash, vacuum reaction, evaporation, and condensation were analyzed. In summary, the vacuum distillation method deserves to be further developed as it provides an eco-friendly method to recycle coal ash.
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- Zhengyi Wang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd., Central Academe, Shanghai, 200070, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
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Le Thi AP, Zhe L, Kobayashi T. Arsenic removal adsorbent using limonite-polyethersulfone composite fiber via continuous flow column process. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2024; 96:e10973. [PMID: 38229448 DOI: 10.1002/wer.10973] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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This research introduces an enhanced limonite-based composite fiber adsorbent for arsenic (As) removal. The modification involves creating polyethersulfone (PES)-limonite composite fibers loaded with 60 wt% limonite powders, designed to be applicable in water flow environments. The fibers were prepared using a wet-spinning process based on phase inversion, with varying concentrations (10, 20, and 30 wt%) of PES in NMP solution. The composite fiber with 10 wt% NMP exhibited a porous structure and demonstrated efficient absorption of both As(III) and As(V). Adsorption followed the Langmuir model, with qm values of 1.5 mg/g for As(III) and 3.2 mg/g for As(V) at pH 6. In column experiments, As removal rates increased with contact time, attributed to decreased flow rates (1 mL/min). Moreover, increasing fiber column height led to enhanced removal rates, as indicated by the Adams-Bohart model. The mechanism for As(V) removal involved the formation of an inner-sphere complex through ion exchange between α-FeOOH and HAsO4 - and H2 AsO4 2- in an aqueous solution at pH 6.8. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Changing the polyethersulfone ratio in the composite leads to variations in the appearance of limonite within each composite fiber. Limonite composite fibers effectively remove As(III) and As(V) at neutral pH. The adsorption behavior follows Langmuir kinetic model, the qm of 1.5 mg/g for As(III) and 3.2 mg/g for As(V). Longer columns and contact times enhance arsenic (As) removal in practical water treatment systems. Adam-Bohart model aids in predicting breakthrough and saturation time in As adsorption column design.
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- Anh Phuong Le Thi
- Department of Science and Technology Innovation, Nagaoka University of Technology, Nagaoka, Japan
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- Department of Material Science and Technology, Nagaoka University of Technology, Nagaoka, Japan
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- Department of Science and Technology Innovation, Nagaoka University of Technology, Nagaoka, Japan
- Department of Material Science and Technology, Nagaoka University of Technology, Nagaoka, Japan
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William VU, Magpantay HD. Arsenic and Microorganisms: Genes, Molecular Mechanisms, and Recent Advances in Microbial Arsenic Bioremediation. Microorganisms 2023; 12:74. [PMID: 38257901 PMCID: PMC10820871 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12010074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Throughout history, cases of arsenic poisoning have been reported worldwide, and the highly toxic effects of arsenic to humans, plants, and animals are well documented. Continued anthropogenic activities related to arsenic contamination in soil and water, as well as its persistency and lethality, have allowed arsenic to remain a pollutant of high interest and concern. Constant scrutiny has eventually resulted in new and better techniques to mitigate it. Among these, microbial remediation has emerged as one of the most important due to its reliability, safety, and sustainability. Over the years, numerous microorganisms have been successfully shown to remove arsenic from various environmental matrices. This review provides an overview of the interactions between microorganisms and arsenic, the different mechanisms utilized by microorganisms to detoxify arsenic, as well as current trends in the field of microbial-based bioremediation of arsenic. While the potential of microbial bioremediation of arsenic is notable, further studies focusing on the field-scale applicability of this technology is warranted.
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- Department of Chemistry, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila 0922, Philippines;
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Khatamian M, Afshar No N, Hosseini Nami S, Fazli-Shokouhi S. Synthesis and characterization of zeolite A, Fe3O4/zeolite A, and Fe2O3/zeolite A nanocomposites and investigation of their arsenic removal performance. JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s13738-023-02787-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Recyclable high-stability As (III) absorbent from SiO2 immobilized by ionic liquid [C4py][DCA]. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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Huong Nguyen L, Son Le V, Dung Tran L, Van Thai N, Thi Ngoc Tram H, Quang Minh B, Nguyen VH. Environmental-friendly method for preparing CoFe2O4 coated biopolymer extracted from dragon fruit peel: Characterization and application as nanocomposite adsorbent for removal of As(III) pollutants from aqueous solution. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Chen HR, Zhang DR, Li Q, Nie ZY, Pakostova E. Release and fate of As mobilized via bio-oxidation of arsenopyrite in acid mine drainage: Importance of As/Fe/S speciation and As(III) immobilization. WATER RESEARCH 2022; 223:118957. [PMID: 35970106 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2022.118957] [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: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Mining activities expose sulfidic minerals including arsenopyrite (FeAsS) to acid mine drainage (AMD). The subsequent release of toxic arsenic (As) can have great negative implications for the environment and human health. This study investigated the evolution of secondary products and As speciation transformations during arsenopyrite bio-oxidation in AMD collected from a polymetallic mine. Immobilization of the As solubilized via arsenopyrite bio-oxidation using red mud (RM) was also studied. The results show that the high ionic strength (concentrations of dissolved Fe3+, SO42-, and Ca2+ reached values up to 0.75, 3.38, and 0.35 g/L, respectively) and redox potential (up to +621 mV) of AMD (caused primarily by Fe3+) enhanced the dissolution of arsenopyrite. A high [Fe]aq/[As]aq ratio in the AMD favored the precipitation of tooeleite during arsenopyrite bio-oxidation, and the formation of other poorly crystalline products such as schwertmannite and amorphous ferric arsenate also contributed to As immobilization. Bacterial cells served as important nucleation sites for the precipitation of mineral phases. Arsenopyrite completely dissolved after 12 days of bio-oxidation in AMD and the [As]aq (mainly present as As(III)) reached 1.92 g/L, while a greater [As]aq was observed in a basal salts medium (BSM) assay (reaching 3.02 g/L). An RM addition significantly promoted As(III) immobilization, with final [As(III)]aq decreasing to 0.16 and 1.43 g/L in AMD and BSM assays respectively. No oxidation of As(III) was detected during the immobilization process. These findings can help predict As release from arsenopyrite on contact with AMD and, on a broader scale, assist in designing remediation and treatment strategies to mitigate As contamination in mining.
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- Hong-Rui Chen
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK
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Ji W, Wang Y, Xiong Y, Zhang TC, Yuan S. Hydrophobic Ce-doped β-PbO2-SDS anode achieving synergistic effects for enhanced electrocatalytic oxidation of As(III). Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Li Y, Qi X, Li G, Duan X, Yang N. Removal of arsenic in acidic wastewater using Lead-Zinc smelting slag: From waste solid to As-stabilized mineral. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 301:134736. [PMID: 35500627 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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High-arsenic wastewater has long been considered a major threat to ecological balance and human health because of its strong toxicity and high mobility. Herein, an environmentally friendly process was proposed for As removal and fixation in the form of As-stabilized mineral, using Lead-Zinc smelting (LZS) slag as the in situ Fe donor, neutralizer, and crystal seed. The slag was dissolved in the wastewater and released Fe and Ca ions, while simultaneously increasing the pH value of the solution to help scorodite synthesis. The dissolved Ca2+ ion preferentially reacted with SO42- ion in the form of CaSO4·2H2O precipitate as in situ "seeds" for As precipitation. The dissolved Fe(II) and As(III) ions were oxidized to Fe(III) and As(V) ions by H2O2, and later reacted with each other to generated amorphous ferric arsenate on the surface of CaSO4·2H2O, and then evolved into scorodite crystals with high stability. With a Fe/As molar ratio of 2, a reaction temperature of 90 °C, and a reaction time of 12 h, 98.42% of As was effectively precipitated from the wastewater with an initial As concentration of 7530.00 mg/L. Moreover, the leached As concentration of the As-bearing precipitate in the TCLP test was 3.46 mg/L. The concentration of the residual As and heavy metals ions in the final filtrate was lower than local wastewater discharge standards, successfully realizing the treatment of smelting wastewater. In summary, a prospective process successfully shows a great potential for co-treatment of LZS wastewater and slag, which could advance the large-scale disposal of LZS plants.
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- Yongkui Li
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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Zhang DR, Chen HR, Xia JL, Nie ZY, Zhang RY, Schippers A, Shu WS, Qian LX. Red mud regulates arsenic fate at acidic pH via regulating arsenopyrite bio-oxidation and S, Fe, Al, Si speciation transformation. WATER RESEARCH 2021; 203:117539. [PMID: 34407485 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2021.117539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Red mud (RM) as waste of industrial aluminum production is piling up in huge ponds. RM could be a cost-effective adsorbent for heavy metals, but adsorption is vulnerable to pH changes, metal ions speciation and the occurrence of iron bearing minerals. In this study, the precipitation and elemental speciation transformation relevant to arsenic fate in responding to the addition of RM during arsenopyrite bio-oxidation by Sulfobacillus thermosulfidooxidans was investigated. The results show that the addition of RM significantly changed the arsenic precipitation and the solution chemistry and thus affected the arsenopyrite bio-oxidation and arsenic fate. An addition of a small amount (≤ 4 g/L) of RM substantially promoted arsenopyrite bio-oxidation with formation of SiO2 @ (As, Fe, Al, Si) spherical nanoparticles that can enhance the stability of the immobilized arsenic. The SiO2-based spherical nanoparticles precipitate was mainly composed of jarosites, amorphous ferric arsenate and crystalline scorodite, and its formation were controlled by Fe3+ concentration and solution pH. An addition of increased amount of RM (≥ 6 g/L) resulted in a significant increase of the solution pH and a decrease in the Fe2+ bio-oxidation activity, and spherical nanoparticles were not formed. Consequently, the dissolution of arsenopyrite was inhibited and the release of arsenic was blocked. This study suggests the applicability of RM in mitigation of arsenic pollution from bio-oxidation of As-bearing sulfide minerals.
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- Duo-Rui Zhang
- Key Lab of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education of China, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Key Lab of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education of China, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Key Lab of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education of China, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- Key Lab of Biometallurgy of Ministry of Education of China, School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Corrosion and Biofouling, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources, Stilleweg 2, Hannover 30655, Germany
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- School of Life Sciences, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Zhang L, Song Q, Xu Z. Arsenic Removal and Recovery of Germanium and Tungsten in Toxic Coal Fly Ash from Lignite by Vacuum Distillation with a Sulfurizing Reagent. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2021; 55:4027-4036. [PMID: 33663209 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c08784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Every year, billions of tons of lignite are burnt to generate electricity, meanwhile generating large amounts of coal fly ash (CFA) that is regarded as an industrial waste. During lignite combustion, arsenic and scarce metals are simultaneously volatilized in the form of oxide into CFA. This study proposed an effective vacuum distillation method to remove As and recover Ge and W from CFA. The feasibility of separating As and recycling Ge and W from CFA was verified by the theoretical analysis. The experimental result indicated that the removal ratio of As was 96 ± 1% and the contents of Ge and W reached 0.75 ± 0.023 and 0.24 ± 0.016 wt % in the residue, which were enriched 17.2 and 1.2 times, respectively, at a temperature of 550 °C, with 50 wt % sulfurizing agent added under pressure of 1 Pa and 240 min of heating. For the condensed product, chemical species As2S3 and As4S4 were detected by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. For Ge and W in the residue, GeOx (x < 2), GeS, WOx (x < 3), and WS2 were the main chemical species. The potential mechanism involved in the release of arsenic from CFA, vacuum sulfurization, evaporation, and condensation was proposed. The kinetic analysis indicated that the apparent activation energy (Eα) was 31.24 kJ mol-1. Those results encourage further exploration of vacuum separation technology to environmentally friendly recycle CFA.
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- Lingen Zhang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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Aliaskari M, Schäfer AI. Nitrate, arsenic and fluoride removal by electrodialysis from brackish groundwater. WATER RESEARCH 2021; 190:116683. [PMID: 33373946 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2020.116683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Nitrate, arsenic and fluoride are some of the most hazardous elements contaminating groundwater resources. In this work, the impact of operative (flowrate, electricpotential) and water quality (salinity, contaminant feed concentration, pH) parameters on brackish water decontamination was investigated using a batch electrodialysis (ED) system. Electrodialysis at low electric potentials (5 V) was more selective toward monovalent ions, at higher potentials (>15 V) removal of all ions increased and selectivity approached one, meaning removal of all ions. Changing the flowrate from 30 to 70 L/h, increased nitrate and fluoride removal slightly, while arsenic(V) removal was maximum at 50 L/h. Rising salinity delayed removal of ions with low ionic mobility and diffusivity (i.e. fluoride, arsenic(V)). Increased feed concentration of contaminants had no impact on removal values. pH variations did not impact the nitrate, fluoride and salinity removal, yet arsenic(V) removal was greatly pH dependent. This was explained in part by lower diffusivity and higher hydration number of bi- and trivalent species of arsenic(V) at basic pH. The results of this work showed the significance of ionic characteristics (diffusivity, ionic mobility, hydration number) in ED. Nitrate concentrations satisfied guideline threshold in all experiments with concentrations below 50 mg/L. Lowest arsenic(V) concentration was 35 µg/L at the highest electric potential, 25 V. Using ionic characteristics makes separation of different ions possible, providing new opportunities for ED in environmentally friendly processes (e.g. resource recovery and zero liquid discharge).
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- Mehran Aliaskari
- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Karlsruhe, Germany.
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Alka S, Shahir S, Ibrahim N, Ndejiko MJ, Vo DVN, Manan FA. Arsenic removal technologies and future trends: A mini review. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION 2021; 278:123805. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Gong XJ, Li YS, Dong YQ, Li WG. Arsenic adsorption by innovative iron/calcium in-situ-impregnated mesoporous activated carbons from low-temperature water and effects of the presence of humic acids. CHEMOSPHERE 2020; 250:126275. [PMID: 32113091 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.126275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Innovative iron/calcium in-situ-impregnated mesoporous activated carbons (GL100 and GL200) have been prepared by iron/calcium in-situ-impregnation and Multistage Depth-Activation. Arsenic adsorption kinetics, isotherms, thermodynamics, and re-usability were investigated. Effects of surface-absorbed (ST-HA) and dissolved states humic acid (DHA) on the arsenic adsorption were also determined. Results suggested in-situ iron/calcium impregnation caused the well-development of mesoporous structures during ranges of 2.0-5.0 nm in GL100 and 5.0-50 nm in GL200, respectively. The increase of iron/calcium ensured surface basicity and high ash contents on GL100/GL200, and As(III)/As(V) can be better adsorbed in neutral conditions with higher kinetics in comparison with regular mesoporous carbon XHIT. Maximum adsorption capacities of As(III)/As(V) by GL100 and GL200 were 2.985/3.385 mg/g and 2.516/2.807 mg/g, respectively. Arsenic desorption and carbon re-usability of GL100/200 was improved. As(III)(As (V)) adsorption capacities by GL100 and GL200 were 2.437(1.672) mg/g and 1.740(1.308) mg/g, respectively, after eight cycles. Arsenic adsorption capacities on GL100 were proved to be promoted with the presence of low-level of ST-HA or DHA, and be inhibited at a high-level. As(V) was bound more strongly than As(III) in the presence of ST-HA. As(III)/As(V) uptakes increased slightly and decrease gradually to 1.75/1.86 mg/g in the presence of DHA (0-10 mg DOC/L). Physisorption and chemisorption mechanisms dominant in arsenic adsorption on GL100 in presence of humic acid, forming inner-sphere complexation with metallic oxide, functional groups on carbon surface and humic acid structure, or ternary surface complexation via cationic metal ions as cation bridge.
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- Xu-Jin Gong
- School of Energy and Civil Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, 150028, China.
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- Department of Nephropathy, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150001, China.
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- School of Energy and Civil Engineering, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, 150028, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150090, China.
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Coudert L, Bondu R, Rakotonimaro TV, Rosa E, Guittonny M, Neculita CM. Treatment of As-rich mine effluents and produced residues stability: Current knowledge and research priorities for gold mining. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2020; 386:121920. [PMID: 31884367 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.121920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Refractory ores, in which gold is often embedded within As-bearing and acid-generating sulfide minerals, are becoming the main gold source worldwide. These ores require an oxidizing pre-treatment, prior to cyanidation, to efficiently breakdown the sulfides and enhance gold liberation. As a result, large volumes of As-rich effluents (> 500 mg/L) are produced through the pre-oxidation of refractory gold ores and/or the exposure of As-bearing tailings upon exposure to air and water. Limited information is available on performant treatment of these effluents, especially of pre-oxidation effluents characterized by a complex chemistry, extremely acidic or alkaline pH and high concentrations of arsenic. The treatment of As-rich effluents is mainly based on precipitation (using Al or Fe salts and/or Ca-based compounds) and (electro)-chemical or biological oxidation processes. A performant treatment process must maximize As removal from contaminated mine water and allow for the production of residues that are geochemically stable over the long term. An extensive literature review showed that Fe(III)-As(V) precipitates, especially bioscorodite and (nano)scorodite, appear to be the most appropriate forms to immobilize As due to their low solubility and high stability, especially when encapsulated within an inert material such as hydroxyl gels. Research is still required to assess the long-term stability of these As-bearing residues under mine-site conditions for the sustainable exploitation of refractory gold deposits.
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- L Coudert
- Research Institute on Mines and Environment (RIME), Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), 445 Blvd. Université, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, J9X 5E4, Canada.
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- Groundwater Research Group (GRES - Groupe de Recherche sur l'Eau Souterraine)-RIME, UQAT, 341 Principale Nord, Suite 5004, Amos, QC, J9T 2L8, Canada.
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- RIME, UQAT, 445 Blvd. Université, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, J9X 5E4, Canada.
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- GRES-RIME, UQAT, 341 Principale Nord, Suite 5004, Amos, QC, J9T 2L8, Canada.
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- RIME, UQAT, 445 Blvd. Université, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, J9X 5E4, Canada.
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- RIME, UQAT, 445 Blvd. Université, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, J9X 5E4, Canada.
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Wang Y, Rong Z, Tang X, Cao S. The synthesis of calcium arsenate@iron arsenate coating materials and their application for arsenic-containing wastewater treatment. RSC Adv 2020; 10:719-723. [PMID: 35494475 PMCID: PMC9047570 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra05278j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The current method of treating arsenic-containing wastewater is mainly to use a calcium method to synthesize stable calcium arsenate. It is easy to cause reverse dissolution by rain or other erosion, releasing arsenic into the natural world and polluting soil and groundwater. So, calcium arsenate is not an ideal material for removing and immobilizing arsenic. Iron arsenate (FeAsO4) is much better than calcium arsenate because of its stability and acid resistance. In this study, calcium arsenate@iron arsenate coating materials were synthesized. From the results of the XRD and SEM analyses, it was shown that calcium arsenate was coated by an iron arsenate shell which consisted of nanoparticles. The stability of the coating materials was determined using the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). The results showed that the concentrations of As for CaHAsO4 and Ca3(AsO4)2 were 744 mg L−1 and 302.2 mg L−1, respectively. Arsenic was not detected through the TCLP tests for CaHAsO4@FeAsO4 and Ca3(AsO4)2@FeAsO4 coating materials, and the best coating condition was confirmed to be an Fe/As molar ratio of 4 : 1, pH of 4, and temperature of 50 °C. The stability of the materials showed a significant improvement. The results indicated that calcium arsenate materials could be converted to coating materials by using ferric salts. The coating materials had excellent stability in an aqueous solution. Thus, the coating was suitable for the removal and immobilization of arsenic in industrial applications. This work provided a new way to treat arsenic-containing wastewater, which was simple and economical. This method has potential for use in the field of wastewater treatment containing arsenic. Calcium arsenic salts converted to coating materials by ferric salts. The coating materials can be used for arsenic immobilization.![]()
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- Yang Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083
- China
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- School of Light Industry and Engineering
- Qilu University of Technology
- China
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Okibe N, Fukano Y. Bioremediation of highly toxic arsenic via carbon-fiber-assisted indirect As(III) oxidation by moderately-thermophilic, acidophilic Fe-oxidizing bacteria. Biotechnol Lett 2019; 41:1403-1413. [DOI: 10.1007/s10529-019-02746-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Tabelin CB, Corpuz RD, Igarashi T, Villacorte-Tabelin M, Ito M, Hiroyoshi N. Hematite-catalysed scorodite formation as a novel arsenic immobilisation strategy under ambient conditions. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 233:946-953. [PMID: 31340422 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Scorodite is an important mineral not only for arsenic (As) removal from industrial wastewaters but also in the mobility and final fate of As in waste rocks, contaminated soils and sediments, and mine tailings. Because of the mineral's high As-loading capacity and stability, numerous studies have been done to understand its formation. Unfortunately, most of these studies were limited to elevated temperatures (>70 °C), so the processes involved in scorodite formation under ambient conditions remain unclear. This study provides evidence of the catalytic effects of hematite on the formation of scorodite at 25 °C in a pyrite-rich natural geologic material. Scorodite peaks were detected in the XRD patterns of the leaching residues with and without hematite, but those in the former were stronger and more pronounced than the latter. These results suggest that the formation of scorodite was catalysed by hematite, a generalisation that is further supported by strong characteristic IR absorption bands of scorodite at 819 cm-1 (As-O bending vibration), 785 and 725 cm-1 (As-O stretching vibrations), and 2990 cm-1 (OH-vibration) as well as the distinct XPS binding energies of Fe(III)-As (709.7 eV), As(V)-O (44.8, 44.31 and 43.7 eV), O2- (530.5 eV) and coordinated water (531.3 eV) in scorodite. This phenomenon could be attributed to three possible mechanisms: (1) more rapid precipitation promoted by the "seeding" effect of hematite particles, (2) additional supply of Fe3+ from hematite dissolution under acidic conditions, and (3) enhanced oxidations of Fe2+ to Fe3+ and As(III) to As(V) on the surface of hematite.
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- Carlito Baltazar Tabelin
- School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Department of Physics, School of Science and Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City 1108, Philippines
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- Division of Sustainable Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City 9200, Philippines
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- Division of Sustainable Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan
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- Division of Sustainable Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan
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