Simultaneous copper, cobalt and phenol removal from aqueous solutions by alternating biosorption and biodegradation

A strategy for removal of heavy metals and phenol from wastewaters is proposed. It involves consecutive cation biosorption by fungi, phenol biodegradation by the yeast association Candida sp. 2326 + Candida sp. 2327 and regeneration. Copper and cobalt removal from aqueous solutions containing 80-120 mg/L phenol by biosorption, using Rhizopus archizus cells immobilized onto poly (vinyl alcohol), was investigated by conducting a series of batch experiments. The removal efficiencies were 81% for Cu and 5% for Co. The residual concentrations of Cu (1.9 mg/L) and of Co (9.5 mg/L) did not change the biodegradation dynamics of phenol. A quantitative biodegradation of 120 mg/L phenol proceeded within 22 h. After biodegradation of phenol, the removal efficiencies achieved by biosorption after regeneration were 90% for Cu and 44% for Co. It was found that copper and cobalt form positively charged complexes with phenol. This complex formation hinders the retention of Cu and Co by the biosorbent and reduces the uptake of their cations.     

Removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution using wine-processing waste sludge

Dye wastewaters usually contain toxins and high chroma, making them difficult to treat with biological methods. The adsorption process plays an important role in removing dyes from wastewaters. This study aimed to explore the methylene blue (MB) adsorption mechanism by wine-processing waste sludge (WPWS). The WPWS contains a high cation-exchange capacity (64.2 cmol(c) kg(-1)) and organic matter (52.8%). The parameters affecting MB adsorption included pH, initial concentration of MB, reaction temperature, particle size and dosage of WPWS. The WPWS adsorption isotherms of MB were only well described by Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The maximum adsorption capacity (Q(m)) of MB was 285.7 mg g(-1) at 25 °C. The activation energy determined by Arrhenius equation is 29.995 kJ mol(-1). Under steady-state reaction conditions, the Gibb free energy (ΔG°) ranged from -24.607 to -27.092 kJ mol(-1) and ΔH° was -8.926 kJ mol(-1), indicating that lower reaction temperature would favor MB adsorption. Therefore, MB adsorption by WPWS was a spontaneous, exothermic and physisorption reaction.     

焙烧颗粒膨润土的制备及其对废水中Mn~(2+)的吸附研究

对膨润土颗粒吸附剂进行了制备、焙烧改性,并通过静态吸附试验,对制备的改性吸附剂处理矿山废水中的Mn2+进行了试验研究。结果表明,颗粒吸附剂制备、焙烧改性的最佳条件是:膨润土与蒸馏水质量比为25∶18、膨润土颗粒的粒径为2mm、焙烧温度为500℃、焙烧时间为1.5h。在pH 6,温度为25℃,转速50r/min,进水Mn2+105.86mg/L,吸附剂投加量0.28g/L和吸附时间60min的试验条件下,Mn2+的去除率达96%以上,且吸附剂对Mn2+的吸附符合Langmuir吸附方程。     

Use of low-cost materials in the removal of arsenic from aqueous solution

The arsenic-removing capacity of some low-cost materials was tested by passing aqueous arsenic solutions (16 and 57 ppb) of pH 7 through materials packed in plastic buckets. It was found that the initial concentration of arsenic solutions and their retention time in adsorbents greatly affected the removal of arsenic from the aqueous solution. Maximum arsenic removal was observed when the packed materials were exposed to 16 ppb of arsenic solution. With 57 ppb of arsenic solution, arsenic removal was reduced on that of 16 ppb; however, the reduced arsenic concentration was close to the recommendations of the World Health Organization drinking water quality guidelines.     

Sorption of benzoic acid from aqueous solution by cetyltrimethylammonium bromide modified birnessite

Layered manganese oxide (birnessite) has been studied for its use as catalytic materials. The research presented in this study investigates the sorption of benzoic acid from water on synthesized cetyltrimethylammonium bromide modified birnessite (CTAB-birnessite). The synthesized CTAB-birnessite was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). The experimental results of sorption kinetic were well fitted to the pseudo-second-order equation. The sorption isotherms were linear at different pH values, and it indicates a partition mechanism. Up to about 53% of the dissolved benzoic acid was sorbed by CTAB-birnessite; in contrast, only 16% of the dissolved benzoic acid was sorbed by birnessite. These results indicate that CTAB-birnessite can be a potential sorbent for benzoic acid removal.     

Evaluation of alum-based water treatment residuals used to adsorb reactive phosphorus

Excess reactive phosphorus (PO₄) in waterways can lead to eutrophication. A low-cost approach to reducing PO₄ levels in surface water was evaluated using the alum-based water treatment residual (Al-WTR) or Al-WTR augmented with powdered activated carbon (PAC-WTR). Batch adsorption-desorption and continuous flow column experiments were performed to assess the specific adsorption capacities under various concentration and flow conditions. Both Al-WTR and PAC-WTR exhibited the ability to adsorb PO₄. The overall, cumulative sorbed amount after a 28-d desorption step for Al-WTR was 33.93 mg/kg, significantly greater than the PAC-WTR value of 24.95 mg/kg (p < 0.05). The continuous flow column experiments showed a theoretical PO₄ uptake of 9.00 mg/g for Al-WTR and 7.14 mg/g for PAC-WTR over 720 h. When surface water was used, the Al-WTR and PAC-WTR columns removed 67.4% and 62.1% of the PO₄, respectively. These results indicated that Al-WTR was more effective for in-field evaluation.     

Development of adsorbent for the simultaneous removal of organic and inorganic contaminants from aqueous solution

In this study, a modified adsorbent, alginate complex beads, was prepared and applied to the removal of mixed contaminants from wastewater. The alginate complex beads were generated by the immobilization of powdered activated carbon and synthetic zeolites onto alginate gel beads, which were then dried at 110 °C for 20 h until the diameter had been reduced to 1 mm. This dry technique increased the hardness of the adsorbent to assure its durability and application. The adsorption onto the alginate complex beads of organic and inorganic compounds, as target contaminants, was investigated by performing both equilibrium and kinetic batch experiments. From the adsorption isotherms, according to the Langmuir equation, the alginate complex bead was capable of effectively removing benzene, toluene, zinc and cadmium. From kinetic batch experiments, the removal efficiencies of benzene, toluene, zinc and cadmium were found to be 66.5, 92.4, 74.1 and 76.7%, respectively, for initial solution concentrations of 100 mg L(-1). The results indicated that the adsorbent developed in this study has the potential to be a promising material for the removal of mixed pollutants from industrial wastewater or contaminated groundwater.     

蜀河水电站索道桥概预算编制难点及解决方法

在公路桥梁工程概预算编制工作中,桥梁工程的计价比较繁琐,而且编制内容也相当复杂,此外现行的96定额(从1996年7月1日开始执行)实际上反映的是中国1990年前后的公路造价和施工水平,与今天的施工技术和施工水平相比,均缺乏相应配套的定额,需要根据不同的情况编制相应的补充定额。结合蜀河索道桥工程概预算编制中积累的经验,简述编制索道桥工程概预算的难点、解决方法及注意的问题。编制过程中的创新点,值得类似工程借鉴。     

SBR活性污泥吸附水中重金属离子的研究

研究了SBR活性污泥对重金属离子(Cu2+、Zn2+、Mn2+、Fe3+)的吸附作用。结果表明:在30℃温度下,pH为5时,其对Cu2+、Zn2+、Mn2+的去除率达到最大值50%左右;当pH为3时,对Fe3+的去除率达到最大值73.6%。吸附动力学过程可用二级吸附速率方程描述。在10~30℃温度范围内,随着温度的升高,Cu2+、Zn2+、Mn2+、Fe3+的去除率分别由54.6%、46.3%、45.3%6、8.9%,增大到58.6%、51.3%、49.6%、73.6%。当重金属离子初始质量浓度为50 mg/L,污泥投加量为0.2 g时,Cu2+、Zn2+、Mn2+和Fe3+的去除率达到最大值,分别为61.5%、54.3%、53.3%和76.2%。吸附等温线结果表明,Cu2+、Zn2+、Mn2+、Fe3+在吸附剂上的吸附可用Freundlich方程描述。     

Removal of arsenic from aqueous solution by iron-coated sand and manganese-coated sand having different mineral types

In this study, the effects of the coating temperature during the preparation of manganese-coated sand (MCS) and iron-coated sand (ICS) on the removals of As(III) and As(V) were evaluated. The mineral type of manganese oxide on MCS-150, prepared at 150 °C, was identified as a mixture of pyrolusite and ramsdellite, which changed to high crystalline pyrolusite above 300 °C. The mineral type of ICS-150, prepared at 150 °C, was a mixture of goethite and hematite, which changed to high crystalline goethite above 300 °C. The adsorption efficiency was determined according to the mineral type which depended on the coating temperature. The As(III) oxidation efficiency of MCS-150 and As(V) adsorption efficiency of ICS-150 were approximately 77 and 70% higher compared with those of MCS-600 and ICS-600, respectively, prepared at 600 °C. Regardless of the coating temperature, the amounts of manganese and iron coated on the sand substrates were similar.     

玉米秸秆制备活性炭纤维及其对水中荧光素的吸附能力研究

玉米秸秆经高温碳化为炭纤维,采用1mol/L H3PO4活化制备成活性炭纤维吸附剂,荧光素为吸附质,研究ACF吸附性能的影响因素,并对吸附机理进行了探讨。研究结果表明:碳化温度为750℃,投加量为0.2 g,pH为3时,ACF对溶液中的荧光素具有较强的吸附能力;ACF对低浓度荧光素溶液具有显著吸附效果,Langmuir方程能很好地描述等温吸附特征,吸附强度因子a为正值,表明吸附过程在本试验条件下可自发进行,根据Langmuir方程计算的理论饱和吸附量为19.608mg/g;吸附在8 h后达到平衡,带入试验数据校对得出准二级动力学模型能更好的描述ACF对水中荧光素的吸附动力学过程。实验结果和吸附机理表明,玉米秸秆高温碳化ACF能有效处理含荧光素废水。本研究从影响因子、吸附动力学以及吸附热力学方面探讨了玉米秸秆活性炭纤维对荧光素的吸附过程,以期为吸附法处理此类废水提供理论基础。     

Layered double hydroxide (LDH)-coated attapulgite for phosphate removal from aqueous solution

In this study, a composite adsorbent, layered double hydroxide (LDH)-coated attapulgite (LDH-AP), was synthesized and characterized. Its potential application for LDH stabilizer and phosphate (P) removal from aqueous solution was evaluated using the batch mode and continuous mode in a packed bed column. The batch experiments revealed that the data of P adsorption onto LDH-AP could be well described by the Freundlich equation, and the maximum adsorption capacity was estimated to be 6.9 mg/g. The column experiments were conducted in the tap water and the results indicated that the competing anions could slightly decrease phosphate removal. The saturated column was regenerated by 0.2 mol/L of NaOH and the regenerated column was examined for its reuse in phosphate removal. The results of this study suggested that attapulgite could be used as an applicable stabilizer of LDH and LDH-AP could be potentially used as a promising filtration medium for phosphate removal.     

Sorption of Cr(III) ion from aqueous solution by two kinds of modified diatomite

Raw diatomite modified by microemulsion (DMM) and manganese oxide (MnD) were used for the removal of Cr(III) ions from aqueous solution. The characteristics and performance of these two types of modified diatomite on Cr(III) ion adsorption were compared. The results indicate that the Cr(III) ion adsorption capacities of diatomite were considerably improved after modifications by manganese oxide (MnO) and microemulsion. The surface area of MnD was increased because of the formation of MnO on the diatomite surface, and that of DMM was promoted owing to the existence of the hydrolyzed aromatic acid. Because of the stronger surface ionized function, the adsorption performance of Cr(III) ions in DMM was better than that in MnD. Within the experimental range of pH (i.e. 2.2-6.3), the Cr(III) ion removal of DMM (35-70%) was higher than that of MnD (33-59%) owing to the different electrostatic forces between the Cr(III) ion and the surface of the modified diatomite. The Cr(III) ion removal in MnD and DMM was improved with the increase of synthetic solution concentration in volumes from 0 to 2,500 mL.     

Efficient removal of Cr(VI) by polydopamine-modified lignin from aqueous solution: Batch and XAFS studies

Lignocellulose has the potential to become a bio-based adsorbent due to its biodegradability and renewability. In this study, a novel polydopamine-functionalized-lignin (lignin@PDA), prepared via self-polymerization of dopamine (PDA) on lignin, was used as a bio-based adsorbent for rapid scavenging of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). The morphology, functional groups, crystalline structure, and chemical composition of lignin@PDA were characterized with a scanning electron microscope–energy dispersive spectrometer, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The Cr(VI) adsorption process of lignin@PDA was studied using batch experiments as a function of pH, ionic strength, adsorbent dose, and contact time at room temperature. The adsorption rate of lignin@PDA was five times greater than that of the unmodified lignin, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 102.6 mg/g in an acidic medium. The adsorption of Cr(VI) on lignin@PDA fit the pseudo-second-order equation and the Freundlich model, indicating that the adsorption process was mainly dominated by chemisorption and surface complexation. The thermodynamic parameters showed that adsorption of Cr(VI) on lignin@PDA was an endothermic and spontaneous process. The X-ray absorption fine structure results showed that sorption and reduction of Cr(VI) into Cr(III) occurred simultaneously on lignin. Moreover, PDA coating not only improved the reactivity of lignin but also promoted the complete reduction of Cr(VI) by lignin. According to these results, polydopamine-functionalized-lignin is a promising bio-based adsorbent for immobilization of Cr(VI) from wastewater.

     

Removal of Ni(II) from aqueous solution using Moringa oleifera seeds as a bioadsorbent

Metal contaminants are generally removed from effluents by chemical and physical processes which are often associated with disadvantages such as the use of toxic reagents, generation of toxic waste and high costs. Hence, new techniques have been developed, among them the study of natural adsorbents, for instance, the use of Moringa oleifera seeds. The potential of M. oleifera seeds for nickel removal in aqueous systems was investigated. The seeds utilized were obtained from plants grown in Uberlandia/Brazil. After being dried and pulverized, the seeds were treated with 0.1 mol/L NaOH. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetric analyses were used for the characterization of the material. Using the optimized methodology (50 mL of 4.0 mg/L Ni(II), pH range of 4.0-6.0, agitation time of 5 min and adsorption mass of 2.0 g) more than 90% of Ni(II) could be removed from water samples. The sorption data were fitted satisfactorily by the Langmuir adsorption model. Evaluation applying the Langmuir equation gave the monolayer sorption capacity as 29.6 mg/g. The results indicate that this material could be employed in the extraction of nickel, considering its ease of use, low cost and environmental viability, which make it highly attractive for application in developing countries.     

木质纤维素对水溶液中亚甲基蓝的吸附性能

以木质纤维素为吸附剂,分析吸附时间、初始浓度、pH值、温度等因素对木质纤维素吸附亚甲基蓝阳离子染料的影响.结果表明:木质纤维素对亚甲基蓝吸附300min后达到平衡,初始浓度超过180mg/L后吸附量不再增加,pH值由2增加到8时,吸附量由23.0mg/g增加到40.1 mg/g,温度对吸附量呈现先增大后减小的趋势.讨论...     

活性炭吸附法脱除地热水中微量苯酚的试验研究

研究了精制椰壳活性炭吸附地热水中微量苯酚的各项参数,通过静态试验系统考察了活性炭用量,水样pH,反应时间,苯酚初始浓度等重要因素,确定了处理地热水中苯酚的最佳条件:活性炭用量6 g/L,pH值6.5,反应时间6 h,苯酚的初始浓度0.5 mg/L,处理效果最佳;并据此进行了动态小试试验,从动力学角度分析吸附原理,其动力学更好的符合伪二级反应动力学模型。将动态试验数据在origin软件中处理,得到适用于活性炭固定床吸附苯酚的穿透曲线模型,旨在为苯酚吸附过程的设计提供参考。     

Biosorption of Ni(Ⅱ) ions from aqueous solution using modified Aloe barbadensis Miller leaf powder

This study aimed to investigate the biosorption potential of Na_2 CO_3-modified Aloe barbadensis Miller(Aloe vera) leaf(MABL) powder for removal of Ni(II) ions from a synthetic aqueous solution. Effects of various process parameters(pH, equilibrium time, and temperature) were investigated in order to optimize the biosorptive removal. The maximum biosorption capacity of MABL was observed to be 28.986 mg/g at a temperature of 303 K, a biosorbent dose of 0.6 g, a contact time of 90 min, and a pH value of 7. Different kinetic models(the pseudo-first-order,pseudo-second-order, Elovich, and intraparticle diffusion models) were evaluated. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model was found to be the best fitted model in this study, with a coefficient of determination of R~2 = 0.974. Five different isotherm models(the Langmuir, Freundlich,Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET) models) were investigated to identify the best-suited isotherm model for the present system. Based on the minimum chi-square value(x~2 = 0 027) and the maximum coefficient of determination(R~2 = 0.996), the Langmuir isotherm model was found to represent the system well, indicating the possibility of monolayer biosorption. The sticking probability(S*) was found to be 0.41, suggesting a physisorption mechanism for biosorption of Ni(II) on MABL. The biosorbent was characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), zeta potential, and BET surface area, in order to understand its morphological and functional characteristics.     

Effects and mechanism of ozonation for degradation of sodium acetate in aqueous solution

The degradation efficiencies and mechanism of ozonation for the degradation of sodium acetate in aqueous solution were investigated under atmospheric pressure at room temperature (293 K). The effects of the initial pH value, reaction time, and concentrations of HCO3-, CO32-, CaCl2, and Ca(OH)2 on the removal rate of chemical oxygen demand (COD) were studied. The results indicated that ozonation obviously improved the degradation rate of sodium acetate when the pH value of the solution was not less than 8.5. A suitable long reaction time may be helpful in increasing the COD removal rate, and a removal rate of 36.36% can be obtained after a 30-minute treatment. The COD removal rate increased firstly and decreased subsequently with the increase of the HCO3- concentration (from 0 to 200 mg/L), and under the same experimental condition it reached the optimum 34.66% at the HCO3- concentration of 100 mg/L. The COD removal rate was 5.26% lower when the concentration of was 200 mg/L than when there was no HCO3-. The COD removal rate decreased by 15.68% when the CO32- concentration increased from 0 to CO32- 200 mg/L. has a more obvious scavenging effect in inhibiting the formation of hydroxyl radicals than HCO3-. CaCl2 and Ca(OH)2 could increase the degradation efficiency of sodium acetate greatly, and the COD removal rates reached 65.73% and 83.46%, respectively, after a 30-minute treatment, 29.37% and 47.10% higher, respectively, than with single ozone oxidation. It was proved that the degradation of sodium acetate in the ozonation process followed the mechanism of oxidization with hydroxyl free radicals (·OH).     

Removal of lead(II) and copper(II) from aqueous solution using foitite from Linshou mine in Hebei, China

Foitite from Linshou mine in China's Hebei province was investigated as an adsorbent to remove Pb(II) and Cu(II) from aqueous solution. The results showed that foitite can readily remove heavy metal ions from aqueous solution. The data shows that the metal uptake for Pb(II) increases rapidly, accounting for 74.47% when contact time was 2 min. In contrast to Pb(ll), there was a worse capability for adsorption of Cu(II). In the first 4 min, the metal uptake accounted for 34.7%. According to the analytical results obtained from X-ray diffraction, laser Raman spectrum, X-ray energy dispersive spectrometer, and Zeta potential, the removal mechanism of Pb(II) and Cu(II) by using foitite can be explained as following: firstly, the existence of an electrostatic field around foitite particles can attract heavy metal ions and consequently combine heavy metal ions with OH; secondly, heavy metal ions in the solution are exchanged with the Fe3+ and Al3+ in the foitite.