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Luo K, Wang Q, Xin Q, Lei Z, Hu E, Wang H, Wang H, Liang F. Preparation of novel polyvinyl alcohol-carbon nanotubes containing imidazolyl ionic liquid/chitosan hydrogel for highly efficient uranium extraction from seawater. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128751. [PMID: 38101661 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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A novel polyvinyl alcohol-carbon nanotube containing an imidazolyl ionic liquid/chitosan composite hydrogel (termed CBCS) was prepared for highly selective uranium adsorption from seawater. The results show that CBCS has good adsorption properties for uranium within the pH range of 5.0-8.0. Kinetics and thermodynamics experiments show that the theoretical maximum adsorption capacity of CBCS to U(VI) is 496.049 mg/g (288 K, pH = 6.0), indicating a spontaneous exothermic reaction. Mechanism analysis shows that the hydroxyl group, amino group, and CN bond on the surface of CBCS directly participate in uranium adsorption and that the dense pores on the surface of CBCS play an important role in uranium adsorption. The competitive adsorption experiment shows that CBCS has excellent uranium adsorption selectivity. In addition, CBCS exhibits good reusability. After five adsorption-desorption cycles, the uranium adsorption rate of CBCS can still reach >98 %. Hence, CBCS has excellent potential for uranium extraction from seawater.
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- Kaiwen Luo
- School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Rehabilitation Technology, School of Municipal and Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan 467036, China
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Zhang X, Zhang L, Wang Q, Xin Q, Xiong Y, Wang H. Selective, rapid extraction of uranium from aqueous solution by porous chitosan-phosphorylated chitosan-amidoxime macroporous resin composite and differential charge calculation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126661. [PMID: 37660855 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Herein, a new porous chitosan-phosphorylated chitosan-amidoxime macroporous resin composite (PCAR) was designed and synthesized for the rapid and selective extraction of uranium resources from aqueous solution. This study showed that PCAR exhibited excellent adsorption toward uranium in a pH range of 5-9. The dynamic adsorption process aligned with the quasi-second-order kinetic model and corresponded to the chemical adsorption process. The maximum adsorption capacity was 561.28 mg·g-1 at pH 6 and 308 K. Mechanism analysis showed that the synergistic effect of the amidoxime group (-(NH2)C=N-OH), PO, and -NH2 on the PCAR surface improved the uranium adsorption performance. The differential charge density indicated that the amidoxime and phosphate groups provide lone-pair electrons for the adsorption of UO22+ and their synergistic effect improves the UO22+ adsorption performance of PCAR. The uranium distribution coefficients of PCAR and CAR are 4.6 and 2.4 times those of vanadium, respectively. These results indicate that phosphorylation can ameliorate the disadvantage of competitive vanadium adsorption of the amidoxime adsorbent. In addition, PCAR exhibits good reusability and stable adsorption capacity after five adsorption-desorption cycles. Hence, PCAR has excellent potential for uranium extraction from aqueous solution.
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- Xiaodie Zhang
- School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China
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- School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
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- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China.
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Liu X, Sun S, Qin S, Huang J, Chen B. Fabrication of phosphoric-crosslinked chitosan@g-C 3N 4 gel beads for uranium(VI) separation from aqueous solution. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:124998. [PMID: 37236563 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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In this work, a novel g-C3N4 filled, phosphoric-crosslinked chitosan gel bead (P-CS@CN) was successfully prepared to adsorb U(VI) from water. The separation performance of chitosan was improved by introducing more functional groups. At pH 5 and 298 K, the adsorption efficiency and adsorption capacity could reach 98.0 % and 416.7 mg g-1, respectively. After adsorption, the morphological structure of P-CS@CN did not change and adsorption efficiency remained above 90 % after 5 cycles. P-CS@CN exhibited an excellent applicability in water environment based on dynamic adsorption experiments. Thermodynamic analyses demonstrated the value of ΔG, manifesting the spontaneity of U(VI) adsorption process on P-CS@CN. The positive values of ΔH and ΔS showed that the U(VI) removal behavior of P-CS@CN was an endothermic reaction, indicating that the increase of temperature was great benefit to the removal. The adsorption mechanism of P-CS@CN gel bead could be summarized as the complexation reaction with the surface functional groups. This study not only developed an efficient adsorbent for the treatment of radioactive pollutants, but also provided a simple and feasible strategy for the modification of chitosan-based adsorption materials.
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- Yan Wang
- School of Mathematics and Physics, Mianyang Teachers' College, Mianyang 621000, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Energy Materials, Sichuan Co-Innovation Center for New Energetic Materials, National Co-innovation Center for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Environmental Safety, Nuclear Waste and Environmental Safety Key Laboratory of Defense, School of National Defence Science & Technology, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China.
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, Mianyang Teachers' College, Mianyang 621000, PR China
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, Mianyang Teachers' College, Mianyang 621000, PR China
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, Mianyang Teachers' College, Mianyang 621000, PR China
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, Mianyang Teachers' College, Mianyang 621000, PR China
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, Mianyang Teachers' College, Mianyang 621000, PR China
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Zhang W, Xu Y, Mu X, Li S, Liu X, Lei Z. Research Progress of Polysaccharide-Based Natural Polymer Hydrogels in Water Purification. Gels 2023; 9:gels9030249. [PMID: 36975698 PMCID: PMC10048097 DOI: 10.3390/gels9030249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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The pollution and scarcity of freshwater resources are global problems that have a significant influence on human life. It is very important to remove harmful substances in the water to realize the recycling of water resources. Hydrogels have recently attracted attention due to their special three-dimensional network structure, large surface area, and pores, which show great potential for the removal of pollutants in water. In their preparation, natural polymers are one of the preferred materials because of their wide availability, low cost, and easy thermal degradation. However, when it is directly used for adsorption, its performance is unsatisfactory, so it usually needs to be modified in the preparation process. This paper reviews the modification and adsorption properties of polysaccharide-based natural polymer hydrogels, such as cellulose, chitosan, starch, and sodium alginate, and discusses the effects of their types and structures on performance and recent technological advances.
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- Wenxu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Functional Polymer Materials of the Ministry of Education, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Polymer Materials of Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Tang Z, Dai Z, Gong M, Chen H, Zhou X, Wang Y, Jiang C, Yu W, Li L. Efficient removal of uranium(VI) from aqueous solution by a novel phosphate-modified biochar supporting zero-valent iron composite. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:40478-40489. [PMID: 36609758 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-25124-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Uranium (U) is an important strategic resource as well as a heavy metal element with both chemical and radiotoxicity. At present, the rapid and efficient removal of uranium from wastewater remains a huge challenge for environmental protection and ecological security. In this paper, phosphate-modified biochar supporting nano zero-valent iron (PBC/nZVI) was triumphantly prepared and fully characterized. The introduction of polyphosphate can greatly increase the specific surface area of biochar pores, and then the zero-valent iron can be evenly distributed on the surface of material, thus leading to excellent removal performance of the PBC/nZVI for U(VI). The theoretical maximum U(VI) removal capacity of PBC/nZVI was up to 967.53 mg/g at pH 5. The results of adsorption kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamics showed that the adsorption of uranium by PBC/nZVI was a monolayer physical adsorption and endothermic reaction. And the PBC/nZVI has favorable selectivity toward uranium against the interference of coexisting metal ions. Further mechanism studies show that the excellent uranium removal performance of PBC/nZVI is mainly attributed to the synergistic effect of physical adsorption and chemical reduction. This work proves that the PBC/nZVI has a wide application prospect in the field of uranium wastewater treatment.
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- Ziwei Tang
- College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hengyang Key Laboratory for Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Uranium Contamination and its Health Hazards, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazard, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Green Development Technology for Extremely Low Grade Uranium Resources, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hengyang Key Laboratory for Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Uranium Contamination and its Health Hazards, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazard, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hengyang Key Laboratory for Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Uranium Contamination and its Health Hazards, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazard, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hengyang Key Laboratory for Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Uranium Contamination and its Health Hazards, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazard, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hengyang Key Laboratory for Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Uranium Contamination and its Health Hazards, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazard, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hengyang Key Laboratory for Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Uranium Contamination and its Health Hazards, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazard, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hengyang Key Laboratory for Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Uranium Contamination and its Health Hazards, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazard, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
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- College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
- Hengyang Key Laboratory for Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Uranium Contamination and its Health Hazards, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Typical Environment Pollution and Health Hazard, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Green Development Technology for Extremely Low Grade Uranium Resources, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
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Deng M, Zhao L, Wang Z, Yang P, Sun Y. Preparation of phosphoric-modified aloe vera/chitosan aerogels and their efficient adsorption of U(VI). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:33229-33242. [PMID: 36478555 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24527-y] [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: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The efficient adsorption of radioactive elements from nuclear wastewater is an important research topic in the environmental field. The unique three-dimensional porous structure of aerogels has great potential in the field of adsorption. Phosphoric-modified aloe vera/chitosan aerogel (CS/AL-AP) was prepared from chitosan, phosphoric acid, and aloe powder by vacuum freeze-drying self-assembly. The maximum adsorption of uranyl ions by CS/AL-AP was found to be 322.34 mg/g at pH 6, adsorption time of 120 min, solid-to-liquid ratio of 0.125 g/L, reaction temperature of 303 K, and initial uranyl ion concentration of 50 mg/L. The adsorption process is consistent with the Langmuir isotherm model and the quasi-secondary kinetic model, indicating that the adsorption process is monolayer adsorption. The type of adsorption is mainly chemisorption. FTIR and XPS analyses indicate that the adsorption of U(VI) by CS/AL-AP results from the combined action of coordination or chelation of amino, hydroxyl, and carboxyl groups. In addition, CS/AL-AP shows excellent adsorption capacity in the presence of complex co-existing ions. After five adsorption-desorption experiments, the adsorption capacity of CS/AL-AP for uranyl ions remained at a high level. It indicates that CS/AL-AP has good stability and recoverability. The results indicate that CS/AL-AP has excellent potential in the field of uranium removal.
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- Mingzhan Deng
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
- Joint Training Base for Postgraduate Students of University of South China-230 Institute of Nuclear Industry, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
- Joint Training Base for Postgraduate Students of University of South China-230 Institute of Nuclear Industry, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
- Joint Training Base for Postgraduate Students of University of South China-230 Institute of Nuclear Industry, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
- Joint Training Base for Postgraduate Students of University of South China-230 Institute of Nuclear Industry, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, China
- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou, 213022, China
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Yang L, Qiao B, Zhang S, Yao H, Cai Z, Han Y, Li C, Li Y, Ma S. Intercalation of salicylaldoxime into layered double hydroxide: ultrafast and highly selective uptake of uranium from different water systems via versatile binding modes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 642:623-637. [PMID: 37028169 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.03.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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We report the first example of MgAl layered double hydroxide intercalated with salicylaldoxime (SA-LDH) which exhibits excellent uranium (U(VI)) capture performance. In U(VI) aqueous solutions, the SA-LDH shows a tremendous maximum U(VI) sorption capacity (qmU) of 502 mg·g-1, surpassing most known sorbents. For the aqueous solution with an initial U(VI) concentration (C0U) of ∼ 10 ppm, ≥99.99 % uptake is achieved in a wide pH range of 3-10. At C0U ∼ 20 ppm, >99 % uptake is reached within only 5 min, and pseudo-second-order kinetics rate constant (k2) of 44.9 g·mg-1·min-1 reaches the record value, placing the SA-LDH amongst the fastest U adsorbing materials reported to date. In contaminated seawater with 35 ppm of U while highly concentrated metal ions of Na+, Mg2+, Ca2+, and K+, the SA-LDH still displays exceptionally high selectivity and ultrafast extraction for UO22+, giving >95 % uptake of U(VI) within 5 min, and the k2 value of 0.308 g·mg-1·min-1 for seawater surpasses most reported values for aqueous solutions. Versatile binding modes toward U by SA-LDH, including complexation (UO22+ with SA- and/or CO32-), ion exchange and precipitation, contribute to the preferable uptake of U at different concentrations. X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) analyses demonstrate that one uranyl ion (UO22+) binds to two SA- anions and two H2O molecules forming 8-coordinated configuration. The U coordinates with O atom of the phenolic hydroxyl group and N atom of the -CN-O- group of SA-, forming a stable six-membered ring motif, which endows the fast and robust capture of U. The wonderful uranium trapping ability makes the SA-LDH among the best adsorbent used for uranium extraction from various solution systems including seawater.
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Malik R, Saxena R, Warkar SG. Organic Hybrid Hydrogels: A Sustenance Technique in Waste‐Water Treatment. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202203670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Ritu Malik
- Department of Applied Chemistry Delhi Technological University Delhi 110042 India
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- Department of Chemistry Kirori Mal College University of Delhi Delhi 110007 India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry Delhi Technological University Delhi 110042 India
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Jin T, Luo Q, Yu H, Huang B, Liu Z, Qian Y. Synergistic effects between phytic acid (PA) and urea on the extraction of uranium with porous polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) xerogel films. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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A Review on Polyacrylonitrile as an Effective and Economic Constituent of Adsorbents for Wastewater Treatment. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27248689. [PMID: 36557823 PMCID: PMC9784622 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Water gets polluted due to the dumping of untreated industrial waste into bodies of water, particularly those containing heavy metals and dyes. Industrial water contains both inorganic and organic wastes. Numerous adsorbents that are inexpensive and easily available can be used to address the issue of water deterioration. This review report is focused on polyacrylonitrile as an efficient constituent of adsorbents to extract toxic ions and dyes. It discusses the various formulations of polyacrylonitrile, such as ion exchange resins, chelating resins, fibers, membranes, and hydrogels, synthesized through different polymerization methods, such as suspension polymerization, electrospinning, grafting, redox, and emulsion polymerization. Moreover, regeneration of adsorbent and heavy metal ions makes the adsorption process more cost-effective and efficient. The literature reporting successful regeneration of the adsorbent is included. The factors affecting the performance and outcomes of the adsorption process are also discussed.
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Design and synthesis of a novel bifunctional polymer with malonamide and carboxyl group for highly selective separation of uranium (VI). Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122115] [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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Hamza MF, Abu Khoziem HA, Khalafalla MS, Abdellah WM, Zaki DI, Althumayri K, Wei Y. Ecofriendly Composite as a Promising Material for Highly-Performance Uranium Recovery from Different Solutions. TOXICS 2022; 10:490. [PMID: 36136455 PMCID: PMC9502357 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10090490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The development of new materials based on biopolymers (as renewable resources) is substantial for environmental challenges in the heavy metal and radionuclide ions removal contaminations. Functionalization of chitosan with sulfonic groups was achieved for improving the uranium sorption, not only from slightly acidic leachate, but also for the underground water. The prepared hydrogel based on chitosan was characterized by series of analysis tools for structure elucidation as FTIR spectroscopy, textural properties using nitrogen adsorption method, pHPZC (by pH-drift method), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), SEM, and SEM-EDX analyses. The sorption was performed toward uranium (VI) ions for adjustment of sorption performances. The optimum sorption was performed at pH 4 (prior to the precipitation pH). The total sorption was achieved within 25 min (relatively fast kinetics) and was fitted by pseudo-first order rate equation (PFORE) and resistance to intraparticle diffusion equation (RIDE). The maximum sorption capacity was around 1.5 mmol U g-1. The sorption isotherms were fitted by Langmuir and Sips equations. Desorption was achieved using 0.3 M HCl solution and the complete desorption was performed in around 15 min of contact. The sorption desorption cycles are relatively stable during 5 cycles with limit decreasing in sorption and desorption properties (around 3 ± 0.2% and 99.8 ± 0.1%, respectively). The sorbent was used for removal of U from acid leachate solution in mining area. The sorbent showed a highly performance for U(VI) removal, which was considered as a tool material for radionuclides removing from aquatic medium.
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- Mohammed F. Hamza
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
- Nuclear Materials Authority, POB 530, El-Maadi, Cairo 11728, Egypt
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- Nuclear Materials Authority, POB 530, El-Maadi, Cairo 11728, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah 30002, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China
- School of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Darban Z, Shahabuddin S, Gaur R, Ahmad I, Sridewi N. Hydrogel-Based Adsorbent Material for the Effective Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater: A Comprehensive Review. Gels 2022; 8:gels8050263. [PMID: 35621561 PMCID: PMC9140941 DOI: 10.3390/gels8050263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Water is a vital resource that is required for social and economic development. A rapid increase in industrialization and numerous anthropogenic activities have resulted in severe water contamination. In particular, the contamination caused by heavy metal discharge has a negative impact on human health and the aquatic environment due to the non-biodegradability, toxicity, and carcinogenic effects of heavy metals. Thus, there is an immediate need to recycle wastewater before releasing heavy metals into water bodies. Hydrogels, as potent adsorbent materials, are a good contenders for treating toxic heavy metals in wastewater. Hydrogels are a soft matter formed via the cross-linking of natural or synthetic polymers to develop a three-dimensional mesh structure. The inherent properties of hydrogels, such as biodegradability, swell-ability, and functionalization, have made them superior applications for heavy metal removal. In this review, we have emphasized the recent development in the synthesis of hydrogel-based adsorbent materials. The review starts with a discussion on the methods used for recycling wastewater. The discussion then shifts to properties, classification based on various criteria, and surface functionality. In addition, the synthesis and adsorption mechanisms are explained in detail with the understanding of the regeneration, recovery, and reuse of hydrogel-based adsorbent materials. Therefore, the cost-effective, facile, easy to modify and biodegradable hydrogel may provide a long-term solution for heavy metal removal.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zenab Darban
- Department of Chemistry, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Raisan 382426, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Raisan 382426, India;
- Correspondence: or (S.S.); (R.G.); (N.S.); Tel.: +91-8585932338 (S.S.); +91-8266907756 (R.G.); +60-124-675-320 (N.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Raisan 382426, India;
- Correspondence: or (S.S.); (R.G.); (N.S.); Tel.: +91-8585932338 (S.S.); +91-8266907756 (R.G.); +60-124-675-320 (N.S.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Maritime Science and Technology, Faculty of Defence Science and Technology, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
- Correspondence: or (S.S.); (R.G.); (N.S.); Tel.: +91-8585932338 (S.S.); +91-8266907756 (R.G.); +60-124-675-320 (N.S.)
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Akl ZF, Zaki EG, ElSaeed SM. Green Hydrogel-Biochar Composite for Enhanced Adsorption of Uranium. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:34193-34205. [PMID: 34963906 PMCID: PMC8697026 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c01559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
Uranium is the backbone of the nuclear fuel used for energy production but is still a hazardous environmental contaminant; thus, its removal and recovery are important for energy security and environmental protection. So far, the development of biocompatible, efficient, economical, and reusable adsorbents for uranium is still a challenge. In this work, a new orange peel biochar-based hydrogel composite was prepared by graft polymerization using guar gum and acrylamide. The composite's structural, morphological, and thermal characteristics were investigated via Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) methods. The composite's water absorption properties were investigated in different media. The performance of the prepared composite in adsorbing uranium (VI) ions from aqueous media was systematically investigated under varying conditions including solution's acidity and temperature, composite dose, contact time, and starting amount of uranium. The adsorption efficiency increased with solution pH from 2 to 5.5 and composite dose from 15 to 50 mg. The adsorption kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics parameters were analyzed to get insights into the process's feasibility and viability. The equilibrium data were better described through a pseudo-second-order mechanism and a Langmuir isotherm model, indicating a homogeneous composite surface with the maximum uranium (VI) adsorption capacity of 263.2 mg/g. The calculated thermodynamic parameters suggested that a spontaneous and endothermic process prevailed. Interference studies showed high selectivity toward uranium (VI) against other competing cations. Desorption and recyclability studies indicated the good recycling performance of the prepared composite. The adsorption mechanism was discussed in view of the kinetics and thermodynamics data. Based on the results, the prepared hydrogel composite can be applied as a promising, cost-effective, eco-friendly, and efficient material for uranium (VI) decontamination.
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- Zeinab F. Akl
- Egyptian
Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), P.O.
Box 11762 Cairo, Egypt
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- Egyptian
Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), P.O. Box 11727 Cairo, Egypt
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- Egyptian
Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), P.O. Box 11727 Cairo, Egypt
- National
Committee of Women in Science (ASRT), 11334 Cairo, Egypt
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Wang Z, Wang Y, Yao C. Research progress in the treatment of uranium(VI)-contaminated wastewater by modified chitosan. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-021-08010-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Bai X, Wang Y, Li H, Tian X, Ma Y, Pan J. Stalagmites in karst cave inspired construction: lotus root-type adsorbent with porous surface derived from CO 2-in-water Pickering emulsion for selective and ultrafast uranium extraction. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 419:126398. [PMID: 34175700 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Simultaneous construction of porous and hollow adsorbent, especially from gas-in-water Pickering emulsion (PE) reactor, is vital for improving mass transfer kinetics and uptake amount. Inspired by the formation process of stalagmites in karst cave, amino and amidoxime bifunctionalized lotus root-type microsphere with porous surface (NH2@AO-PLRMS) is prepared by the silica nanoparticles (SPs)-stabilized CO2-in-water Pickering emulsion reactor and subsequent two-step grafting polymerization. The important roles of SPs acting as Pickering emulsifier, surface pore-forming agent, and adjusting internal lotus root structure are confirmed. Lotus root-type pores are dependent on the interface intensity and the permeability for compressed CO2 bubbles in PE droplets. Benefitting from the lotus root-type structure and abundant affinity sites, the maximum uranium adsorption capacity of NH2@AO-PLRMS is 1214.5 mg·g-1 at 298 k, and an ultrafast uptake process can be achieved in the first 30 min. Both thermodynamic and kinetic studies indicate a spontaneous, entropy increased, and exothermic chemisorption process, and the synergies of amidoxime and amino groups can enhance the adsorption selectivity. Remarkably, NH2@AO-PLRMS displays a high uranium adsorption capacity and desorption efficiency after seven cycles. These findings provide a way to obtain adsorbents with enhanced uranium extraction performance from gas-in-water PE reactor.
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- Xue Bai
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing 102205, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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Wang Z, Wang Y, Yao C. Highly efficient removal of uranium(VI) from aqueous solution using the Chitosan- Hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene composite. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-021-07944-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Artificial neural network modeling of the hexavalent uranium sorption onto chemically activated bentonite. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-021-04541-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Badsha MAH, Khan M, Wu B, Kumar A, Lo IMC. Role of surface functional groups of hydrogels in metal adsorption: From performance to mechanism. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 408:124463. [PMID: 33189468 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Hydrogels have been studied quite intensively in recent decades regarding whether their metal adsorption abilities may be modified or even enhanced via functionalization (i.e., functionalizing the surfaces of hydrogels with specific functional groups). Studies have found that functionalizing hydrogels can in fact give them higher adsorptive power. This enhanced adsorptive performance is articulated in this paper through critically reviewing more than 120 research articles in such terms as the various techniques of synthesizing functionalized hydrogels, the roles that specific functional groups play on adsorption performance, selectivity, reusability, as well as on adsorption mechanism. Moreover, this critical review offers insight into future designs of functionalized hydrogels with specific metal adsorption capabilities.
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- Mohammad A H Badsha
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China; Institute for Advanced Study, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China.
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Jiang L, Wen Y, Zhu Z, Liu X, Shao W. A Double cross-linked strategy to construct graphene aerogels with highly efficient methylene blue adsorption performance. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 265:129169. [PMID: 33310315 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A novel lysine and EDA double cross-linked graphene aerogel (LEGA) was constructed. The prepared LEGA was utilized as a methylene blue (MB) adsorbent in the wastewater treatment. It exhibits a three-dimensional interconnected porous structure benefiting dye adsorption. Its compression property is highly enhanced with the addition of lysine. Adsorption isotherm and kinetics of MB onto LEGA were discussed. Their results show that MB adsorption onto LEGA was fitted to follow Langmuir adsorption isotherm model and the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. LEGA has an excellent adsorption capacity towards MB as high as 332.23 mg/g and its MB adsorption process is proved to be an exothermic process. The mechanism for MB adsorption onto LEGA was proposed as the ion exchange, electrostatic interaction, π-π stacking interaction and hydrogen bonding. Thus, LEGA is confirmed to be a sustainable and green MB adsorbent with highly removal efficiency in the treatment of wastewater.
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- Lei Jiang
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China; College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Biotechnology of TCM, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, PR China.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China; College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China.
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