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Zou Y, Liu X, Wu K, Zhou Z, Xu M. The effect of multiple factors on changes in organic-inorganic fractions of condensable particulate matter during coal combustion. Chemosphere 2024; 353:141638. [PMID: 38442775 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
Abstract
Condensable particulate matter (CPM) from coal combustion is the focus of current pollutant emission studies, and CPM can be divided into inorganic and organic fractions according to the component characteristics. At present, the effects of different factors in the combustion process on the organic and inorganic components of CPM have not been discussed systematically. Here, we conducted combustion experiments collected the generated CPM on a well-controlled drip tube furnace, and investigated the effects of different factors on the generation of organic and inorganic components of CPM by varying the furnace wall insulation temperature, the ratio of gas supply components and the water vapor content in the flue gas. The results showed that the increase in combustion temperature (1300-1500 °C) and oxygen concentration (15-25%) reduced the total CPM generation by 9.8% and 19.98%, respectively, and the intervention of water vapor increased the ability of the whole CPM sampling device to capture ultrafine condensable particles. The generation of CPM organic components decreased with the enhancement of combustion temperature and oxygen content on combustion characteristics, and alkanes shifted to low carbon content. The amount of CPM inorganic components increased with the increase of water vapor content in the flue gas, and this change was dominated by SO42-. The above results provide a feasible idea for the next step of the precise reduction of CPM components.
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- Yue Zou
- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, 430074, PR China.
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Chen X, Tang Z, Li G, Zhang J, Xie F, Zheng L. Tracing sulfate sources and transformations of surface water using multiple isotopes in a mining-rural-urban agglomeration area. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2024; 269:115805. [PMID: 38070416 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Rapid urbanization and mining activities are exacerbating sulfate (SO42-) pollution in surface water, and the information on its sources and transformations is crucial for understanding the sulphur cycle in mining areas. In this study, the SO42- in the surface water of Huaibei mining area were monitored and the main sources of pollution and biogeochemical processes were identified using stable isotopes (δD, δ18O-H2O, δ34S-SO42- and δ18O-SO42-) and water chemistry. The results demonstrated the SO42- content in the Huihe River and Linhuan subsidence water area (SWA) is higher than that in other rivers and SWAs, which exceeded the environmental quality standard of surface water. The SO42- content of different rivers and SWAs showed seasonal differences, and the dry season was higher than the wet season. In addition, the SO42- in Tuohe River and Suihe River is primarily caused by urban sewage and agriculture activities, while in Zhonghu and Shuoxihu SWA is mainly contributed by natural evaporate dissolution. Notably, the input of SO42- in the Huihe River and Linhuan SWA caused by mining activities cannot be disregarded. The aerobic environment and isotopic fractionation of surface water indicate that sulfide oxidation is not the major cause of SO42- formation. This work has revealed the multiple sources and transformation mechanisms of SO42-, and provided a reference for the development of comprehensive management and effective remediation strategies of SO42- contamination in surface water around mining areas.
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- Xing Chen
- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China; Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Science, Beijing 100012, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China
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- School of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China.
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Li T, Zhang X, Zhou Y, Du X, Fang D, Liang J, Li J, Zhou L. Schwertmannite-based heterogeneous Fenton for enhancing sludge dewaterability over a wide pH range. J Hazard Mater 2023; 459:132240. [PMID: 37562350 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Fe-based Fenton technology is commonly used to enhance sludge dewaterability, but it requires subsequent neutralization, resulting in excessive chemical consumption. In this study, we investigated the feasibility of using schwertmannite-composited Fe3O4 (Sch/Fe3O4) as a heterogeneous Fenton catalyst to enhance sludge dewaterability without the need for pH adjustment. A high reduction efficiency of sludge specific resistance to filtration (94.4%), moisture content (11.4%) and bound water (45.5%) after Sch/Fe3O4 +H2O2 treatment at initial pH 7.5 were obtained, suggesting that Sch/Fe3O4 +H2O2 posed good dehydration performance without any acidification. SO42- and H+ generation in Sch/Fe3O4 system played an important role in sludge pH decrease, which facilitated sludge cell lysis, intracellular water release, and provided a suitable pH for Fenton reaction. Reactive species (•OH, •O2-, and 1O2) from Sch/Fe3O4 +H2O2 could effectively destroy sludge EPS, releasing more bound water. Additionally, the negatively charged compounds were neutralized by dissolved Fe2+/Fe3+. Sch/Fe3O4, as a skeleton builder, rearranged the dissociative sludge flocs to improve the incompressibility and permeability of sludge cake. Finally, sludge treated with Sch/Fe3O4 +H2O2 achieved organic matters reserve, heavy metals reduction, further benefiting the final disposal.
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- Ting Li
- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China.
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Tao X, Hu X, Wen Z, Ming Y, Li J, Liu Y, Chen R. Highly efficient Cr(VI) removal from industrial electroplating wastewater over Bi 2S 3 nanostructures prepared by dual sulfur-precursors: Insights on the promotion effect of sulfate ions. J Hazard Mater 2022; 424:127423. [PMID: 34649121 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this work, different Bi2S3 nanostructures were prepared from various single and dual sulfide precursors via a solvothermal method. It was found that Bi2S3 nanostructures prepared from dual sulfur precursors of L-cysteine and ammonium sulfide exhibited highest Cr(VI) removal ability with maximum Cr(VI) removal capacity of 148.95 mg/g in Cr(VI) solution (pH = 2). More importantly, the removal capacity strikingly increased to 223.33 and 240.25 mg/g in two kinds of actual industrial electroplating wastewater. By analyzing the components of actual electroplating wastewater and the results of control experiments in the absence and presence of different ions in Cr(VI) solution, it was found that SO42- played a critical role in the Cr(VI) removal over Bi2S3. The addition of SO42- could promote the conversion of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) on the surface of Bi2S3, thus leading to the enhanced Cr(VI) removal ability in actual electroplating wastewater. The Bi2S3 maintained its original Cr(VI) removal ability after four cycles in the electroplating wastewater, indicating the moderate reuse ability of the sample. This work not only demonstrated an highly efficient nanomaterials for the Cr(VI) removal in industrial electroplating wastewater, but also provided an insight on the influence of the components in wastewater on Cr(VI) removal.
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- Xiong Tao
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering and Hubei key Laboratory of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Donghu New & High Technology Development Zone, Wuhan 430205, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering and Hubei key Laboratory of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Donghu New & High Technology Development Zone, Wuhan 430205, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering and Hubei key Laboratory of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Donghu New & High Technology Development Zone, Wuhan 430205, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering and Hubei key Laboratory of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Donghu New & High Technology Development Zone, Wuhan 430205, PR China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, 100 Scientific Avenue, Zhengzhou 450002, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering and Hubei key Laboratory of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Donghu New & High Technology Development Zone, Wuhan 430205, PR China; Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, 100 Scientific Avenue, Zhengzhou 450002, PR China.
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Zheng L, Chen X, Dong X, Wei X, Jiang C, Tang Q. Using δ 34S-SO 4 and δ 18O-SO 4 to trace the sources of sulfate in different types of surface water from the Linhuan coal-mining subsidence area of Huaibei, China. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2019; 181:231-240. [PMID: 31195232 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Many studies have been carried out on the water environment in coal-mining subsidence area, which have mainly focused on the two aspects of nitrogen and phosphorus as well as heavy metal pollution in water. However, little attention has been paid to the problem of sulfate pollution. The surrounding conditions of subsidence area in Linhuan are complex, and there are a large number of coal gangue accumulation and coal mining activities. The sulfate pollution in water body is serious, while the specific sulfate source remains unclear. In the present study, the mining subsidence area in Linhuan, Huaibei was selected as the main study area, and 21 water samples were systematically collected from river water, subsidence area water and mine drainage. The conventional hydrochemical indexes were analyzed, and sulfur and oxygen isotopes were used to trace sources of sulfate in river water and subsidence area water. Our results showed that the total dissolved solid content was high in surface water, the hydrochemical type of Huihe River water was mainly Na+-Ca2+-HCO3-, and the hydrochemical type of subsidence area water was mainly Na+-Cl--SO42-. Before flowing through the mining area, sulfate in the main stream of Huihe River was mainly derived from two aspects: the dissolution of evaporative salt rocks in the upper reaches. The sulfate in the Baohe River tributaries was mainly derived from the combined effects of atmospheric precipitation. The two rivers converged and were discharged into the subsidence area, causing serious sulfate pollution and affecting the water quality in the subsidence area. The δ34SSO4 value and SO42- content showed a good correlation in river water, subsidence area water and mine drainage, indicating that the SO42- content in the subsidence area was mainly affected by double-ended sources. Besides the impact of the Huihe River, the discharge of local mining waste water was also an important sulfate source, reflecting the effect of coal-mining activities on the water environment.
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- Liugen Zheng
- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China.
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China
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- Geological Survey Division, Huaibei Coal Mining Group Corporation, Huaibei, 235001, China
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- Geological Survey Division, Huaibei Coal Mining Group Corporation, Huaibei, 235001, China
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- School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Anhui University, Anhui Province Engineering Laboratory for Mine Ecological Remediation, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China
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