Studies of adsorption behavior of crosslinked chitosan for Cr(VI), Se(VI)

In this work, it was found that crosslinked chitosan (CCTS) had strong adsorption ability for some anions under certain conditions. Cr(VI) and Se(VI) existed in anion forms in aqueous solution, and their adsorption rates by CCTS were 97% for Cr(VI) at pH 3.0 and 95% for Se(VI) at pH 4.0. In addition, the adsorption balance time and isotherm of CCTS for Cr(VI) and Se (VI) were discussed and adsorption mechanism was explained. This research will be useful for designing CCTS‐based adsorption for metallic toxin removal and preconcentrating Cr(VI) and Se(VI) in their trace analysis. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 77: 3216–3219, 2000     

Heterocyclic modification of chitosan for the adsorption of Cu (II) and Cr (VI) ions

A heterocyclic modification of chitosan has been attempted for development of an effective adsorbent material for removal of metal ions. The modified polymer was characterized using infrared (IR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and x-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The adsorption capacity exhibited for Cu (II) and Cr (VI) were 83.75 and 85.0 mgg^?1, respectively, which is a significant improvement over chitosan. The adsorption on the modified polymer was a second-order kinetic process and followed Langmuir isotherm model. The thermodynamic analysis indicated exothermic and spontaneous nature of adsorption. About 80% of the adsorbed metal ions were desorbed in appropriate stripping solutions indicating reusability.     

Grafting of pH-sensitive poly (N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate-co-2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) onto HNTS via surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization for controllable drug release

Copolymer brushes composed of N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) were tethered on the surface of HNTs (HNTs) through surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP). ATRP initiator was anchored to surface and copolymers were synthesized from surface with different compositions of monomers. Successful grafting of copolymer brushes was approved by FTIR, TGA, XPS, FE-SEM, TEM, and N₂ adsorption-desorption.¹H NMR was used to determine the composition of copolymers. pH-sensitive properties of copolymer-grafted nanotubes were investigated by UV-visible absorbance in different pH values. Finally, loading and in vitro drug release from neat and copolymer-grafted HNTs were investigated using diphenhydramine hydrochloride as a model drug. Incorporation of DMAEMA to structure of polymers led to pH sensitivity of grafted-copolymers and controlled release of drug upon varying the pH of release medium. pH-dependent drug release showed that drug release was increased by decreasing pH of release medium and increasing DMAEMA content.     

Removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution using magnetite/non-oxidative graphene composites: Synergetic effect of Cr(VI) on dyes removal

Non-oxidative graphene (nOG) synthesized from natural graphite powder was modified with magnetite (Fe₃O₄) for removal of Cr(VI) and dyes in aqueous solution. The adsorption behavior of Cr(VI) on Fe₃O₄/nOG (M-nOG) was systematically investigated, and the simultaneous adsorption of Cr(VI) and dyes such as methylene blue (MB) and rhodamine B (RhB) was evaluated. Adsorption kinetic and isotherm of Cr(VI) were fitted well with pseudo-second-order model and Sips model, respectively. For the binary system, Cr(VI) removal was not affected with increasing the dye concentration, whereas the adsorption capacity of both MB and RhB was enhanced with increasing the concentrations of Cr(VI).     

Characterization and Properties of Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Graphene,Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Graphene Oxide and Poly(methyl methacrylate)/p-Phenylenediamine-Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites

In this study, poly(methyl methacrylate)/p-phenylenediamine-graphene oxide, poly(methyl methacrylate)/graphene, and poly(methyl methacrylate)/graphene oxide nanocomposite series were prepared using simple solution blending technique. In poly(methyl methacrylate)/p-phenylenediamine-graphene oxide series, graphene oxide modified with p-phenylenediamine was used to improve its dispersion and interfacial strength with matrix. Morphology study of poly(methyl methacrylate)/p-phenylenediamine-graphene oxide nanocomposite revealed better dispersion of p-phenylenediamine-graphene oxide flakes and gyroid patterning of poly(methyl methacrylate) over the filler surface. Due to nonconducting nature of graphene oxide, there was no significant variation in the thermal or electrical conductivity of these nanocomposites. Thermal conductivity of poly(methyl methacrylate)/p-phenylenediamine-graphene oxide 1.5 was 1.16 W/mK, while the electrical conductivity was found to be 2.3 × 10^?3 S/cm.     

粉煤灰微波改性及其对含铬废水的吸附性能

将取自于西安市西郊热电厂的原粉煤灰(FA)球磨5h得到超细粉煤灰(UFA),再经过微波辐照处理得到微波辐照改性超细粉煤灰(MFA),并研究其对含铬废水的吸附性能.动力学研究结果表明,改性粉煤灰对Cr(VI)的吸附符合二级吸附动力学模型,通过模型计算出的FA,UFA和MFA的二级吸附速率常数(k2)分别为2.45×10-2 ,3.88×10-2 和5.14×10-2g·mg-1·min-1; 热力学研究结果表明,吸附过程可以用Langmuir方程描述.     

Poly(methyl methacrylate) nanocomposite reinforced with graphene,graphene oxide,and graphite: a review

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is an important transparent thermoplastic polymer having appropriate strength, chemical, weathering, heat, and UV resistance. However, essential properties of this versatile polymer need to be enhanced for high-tech applications. Graphene has opened up a new vista for developing functional polymeric nanocomposite. Therefore, reinforcement of PMMA with graphene and related nanofiller has been focused in literature. This review basically highlights the fundamentals and characteristics of the significant classes of PMMA/graphene, PMMA/graphene oxide, and PMMA/graphite nanocomposite. Recent developments in the applications of PMMA/graphene-based nanofiller nanocomposite in biomedical, sensor, supercapacitor, flame retardant, and electromagnetic interference shielding materials were also comprehended.     

Nanorod-pillared mesoporous rGO/ZnO/Au hybrids for photocatalytic Cr (VI) reduction: Enhanced Cr(VI) adsorption and solar energy harvest

Herein, we fabricated mesoporous ternary hybrids composed of Au-functionalized ZnO nanorods grown on rGO nanosheets. The ZnO nanorods distributed on the rGO nanosheets can act as a pillaring layer to avoid the agglomeration of rGO, leading to the formation of abundant mesopores within the hybrids. The high-surface-area, mesoporous hybrids can offer sufficient active sites and transport channels for efficient adsorption and diffusion of Cr(VI), which was favorable for its photocatalytic reduction due to the adsorption enrichment effects. Moreover, the plasmonic-induced visible-light absorption of Au nanoparticles and efficient charge separation by rGO synergistically contributed to the significantly improved solar-light-driven photocatalytic Cr(VI) reduction properties of the ternary hybrids.     

Adsorption of Cr(VI) ions onto poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate‐1‐vinyl‐1,2,4‐triazole)

Poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate‐1‐vinyl‐1,2,4‐triazole) [poly(EGDMA‐VTAZ)] beads (average diameter = 150–200 μm) were prepared by copolymerizing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) with 1‐vinyl‐1,2,4‐triazole (VTAZ). Poly(EGDMA‐VTAZ) beads were characterized by swelling studies and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The adsorption of Cr(VI) from solutions was carried at different contact times, Cr(VI) concentrations, pH, and temperatures. High adsorption rates were achieved in about 240 min. The amount of Cr(VI) adsorbed increased with increasing concentration and decreasing pH and temperature. The intraparticle diffusion rate constants at various temperatures were calculated. Adsorption isotherms of Cr(VI) onto poly(EGDMA‐VTAZ) have been determined and correlated with common isotherm equations such as Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. The Langmuir isotherm model appeared to fit the isotherm data better than the Freundlich isotherm model. The pseudo first‐order kinetic model was used to describe the kinetic data. The study of temperature effect was quantified by calculating various thermodynamic parameters such as Gibbs free energy, enthalpy, and entropy changes. The dimensionless separation factor (R_L) showed that the adsorption of metal ions onto poly(EGDMA‐VTAZ) was favorable. It was seen that values of distribution coefficient (K_D) decreasing with Cr(VI) concentration in solution at equilibrium (C_e) indicated that the occupation of activate surface sites of adsorbent increased with Cr(VI). © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2009     

Selective removal of Cr (VI) from hydrometallurgical effluent using modified cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) with succinic anhydride and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid: Isotherm,kinetics, and thermodynamic studies

Biological sources are renewable basic resources that may be used for several purposes, including the development of green materials for the removal of heavy metal ions. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) extracted from waste papers via acid hydrolysis were modified and utilized as adsorbents to remove Cr (VI) ions from metallurgical effluent in this work. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and zeta potentiometer were used to characterize the CNCs. The CNCs treated with succinic anhydride and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt have thin particle sizes and are porous. The carboxylate functional group is primarily engaged in the coordination and selective removal of metal ions (–COO²⁻) and thermal degradation of 85%, observed at temperatures between 250–380°C. On the surface of the modified CNCs, the zeta potential data showed a decrease in negative value. The results revealed that the modified CNCs had a maximum adsorption capacity of 387.25 ± 0.88 mg L⁻¹ at pH 5, at CNCs doses of 25 and 400 mg L⁻¹ as starting concentrations. The adsorption equilibrium period was 300 min and the temperature was 313 K. The equilibrium results fit the Langmuir isotherm model with an R² of 0.993 and a qmax of 340 ± 0.97. The Chi-square (X²) and Marquardt's percent standard deviation tests confirmed that the adsorption process was pseudo-second-order with an R² of 0.998, and the Elovich model revealed that Cr (VI) complexed with the adsorbent's functional groups. The reaction was endothermic due to positive ΔH and spontaneous due to negative ΔG. The positive ΔS indicates that the adsorption process enhances the unpredictability of the solid/liquid interface, according to thermodynamic analysis. After acid treatment, the CNCs may be effectively reused for six cycles with an adsorption capacity of 220 ± 0.78 mg g⁻¹.     

单宁基酚胺型螯合树脂的制备及对Cr(VI)的吸附

杨梅单宁先与氯化亚砜反应制得氯代单宁,再与聚乙烯亚胺交联合成单宁基酚胺型螯合树脂。通过FTIR、SEM、EDS和XPS对单宁基酚胺型螯合树脂的结构进行表征,并考察了螯合树脂对Cr(VI)的吸附性能。在单宁的分子结构侧链引入氨基,能有效改善单宁基螯合树脂对Cr(VI)的吸附性能,螯合树脂对Cr(VI)的吸附主要为还原吸附,铬主要以Cr(III)的形式吸附到树脂上;在温度为318 K、pH为2.0、Cr(VI)初始质量浓度为500 mg/L时,单宁基酚胺型螯合树脂对Cr(VI)的最大吸附量达到364.46 mg/g;当Cr(VI)初始质量浓度低于20 mg/L时,树脂对铬的吸附率达到95%以上;单宁基酚胺型螯合树脂对Cr(VI)的吸附过程符合Langmuir等温吸附模型和准二级吸附动力学方程。该树脂在含铬废水处理方面具有潜在的应用前景。     

Adsorptive Characteristics of Chromium(VI) Ions from Aqueous Phase by Iron(III) Coordinated Amino-Functionalized Poly(glycidyl methacrylate)-Grafted Cellulose: Equilibrium Kinetics and Thermodynamic Study

A novel sorbent, Iron(III)-coordinated amino-functionalized poly(glycidyl methacrylate)-grafted cellulose (Fe(III)-AM-PGMACell), was prepared through graft copolymerization of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) onto cellulose (Cell) in the presence of N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) as a cross linker using benzoyl peroxide initiator, followed by treatment with ethylenediamine and ferric chloride in the presence of HCl. The surface features of the adsorbent were characterized using FTIR, XRD, and SEM, N₂ adsorption, and potentiometric titration. The contact time to attain equilibrium and the pH value for maximum adsorption were found to be 90 min and 4.0, respectively. A two-step pseudo-first-order kinetic model agreed well with the dynamic behavior for the adsorption process. Equilibrium data were fitted with the Langmuir, Freundlich, and Sips isotherm equations with the latter giving the best fit to the experimental data with maximum adsorption capacity of 72.05 mg/g at 30°C. A simulated industry wastewater sample was treated by the Fe(III)-AM-PGMACell to demonstrate its efficiency in removing Cr(VI) from wastewater. The adsorbed Cr(VI) ions were desorbed effectively by 0.1 M NaCl solution and hence can be reused through many cycles of water treatment and regeneration without any loss in the adsorption capacity.     

Electrochemical sensor-based gold nanoparticle/poly(aniline-co-o-toluidine)/graphene oxide nanocomposite modified electrode for hexavalent chromium detection: a real test sample

This paper presents the fabrication of poly(aniline-co-o-toluidine)/graphene oxide nanocomposite with a general abbreviation [PANI-co-PoT/GO_a–e] by well-known in-situ oxidative polymerization method with ultrasonic assistance. These materials were based on variable loading of GO when prepared. The chemical structures of the composite materials were confirmed by characterization technique. The FE-SEM and TEM micrographs were used to investigate the morphological features. Furthermore, FT-IR, XRD, TGA, and electrical conductivity measurements were utilized to estimate its complete performance. All nanocomposites showed CDT_max values in the range of 287.25–463.51 ºC which is significantly higher than that observed for pure copolymer (204.79 ºC). The main focus of this paper is to study the electroselective application using gold nanoparticle as a coating. A steady electroactive modified electrode [AuNPs/PANI-co-PoT/GO] was effectively prepared on a gold electrode (Au) surface using an electroadsorption process for the determination of Cr(VI). The electrochemical attitude of the modified sensor toward the reduction of Cr(VI) was studied by a square wave voltammetry (SWV) and a cyclic voltammetry (CV) technique. The AuNPs/PANI-co-PoT/GO modified electrode displayed a perfect electrochemical activity toward the reduction of Cr(VI). Using an SWV method, the modified electrode gave a linear response to Cr(VI) through the concentration range 5–500 µM with a limit of detection 0.0215 µM. The suggested sensor displayed good stability, sensitivity and selectivity and has exhibited potential for the detection of Cr(VI) in real samples.     

Efficient removal of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) from aqueous solution by magnetic nitrogen-doped carbon

The magnetic nitrogen-doped carbon (MNC) was prepared from polypyrrole by a simple high temperature calcination process in this paper. The structure and properties of MNC were analyzed by scanning electron microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Brunner-Emmet-Teller, vibrating sample magnetometer, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The capacity of MNC to adsorb Cr(VI) and Pb(II) was evaluated. The effects of the initial pH, dosage, concentration and temperature on the adsorption capacity of MNC were measured. MNC had a large specific surface area and a special porous structure. Its nitrogen and carbon sources were rich, and the ratio of carbon to nitrogen was fixed. The maximum Cr(VI)-adsorption capacity and maximum Pb(II) adsorption capacity of MNC could reach 456.63 and 507.13 mg∙g⁻¹ at 318 K, respectively. The pseudo-second-order model was used to describe the adsorption kinetics of MNC, and the Freundlich model was employed to discuss its isotherms. The adsorption process was affected by the electrostatic force, the reducing reaction, pores and chelation. The results of this study suggest that MNC is a material with superior performance, and is very easily regenerated, reused, and separated in the adsorption process.     

Graphene oxide/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels with good tensile properties and reusable adsorption properties

Graphene oxide (GO)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogel (PGOH), which possesses good tensile and reusable absorption properties, has been prepared by the freezing–thawing method. The presence of GO visibly decreases the swelling ratio of PGOH and significantly enhances the tensile properties of PGOH due to the formation of hydrogen bonds between the GO and PVA. The maximum tensile strength and the equilibrium adsorption capacity of methylene blue (MB) of PGOH with 0.5?wt-% GO (PGOH-0.5) is found to be 15, being 4.1 times higher than that of pure PVA hydrogel. The spontaneous adsorption obeys the intraparticle diffusion kinetic model. In addition, PGOH-0.5 exhibits a promising cycling absorption performance. The 1st and 5th cycle of dye removal for PGOH-0.5 reached to 92 and 70%, respectively. Such enhancement in adsorption can be attributed to π–π stacking and strong electrostatic attraction between GO and MB.     

铜渣基化学键合陶瓷材料吸附Cr(VI)的性能及机理

以富含铁的铜渣（CS）为原料，在碱激发条件下制备了铜渣基化学键合陶瓷材料（CSCBC），对废水中的Cr(Ⅵ)进行吸附处理。考察了吸附剂添加量、Cr(Ⅵ)初始浓度及pH等因素对Cr(Ⅵ)吸附效果的影响，并通过吸附动力学和热力学分析，结合吸附前后吸附材料结构表征，对其吸附机理进行了探讨。结果表明，当Cr(Ⅵ)初始质量浓度为200 mg/L、pH=1、吸附剂投加量为0.4 g时，在240 min内达吸附平衡，Cr(Ⅵ)去除率可达93%以上，最大理论吸附容量25.3 mg/g。与生物炭基铁氧化物复合材料、FeS复合材料、铁掺杂吸附剂等同类型吸附剂相比，Cr(Ⅵ)吸附容量明显提高。CSCBC对Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附过程符合准一级动力学模型和Langmuir等温吸附模型。其吸附机制主要是还原、吸附等双重作用的结果。 6次吸附-解吸实验后，其吸附容量保持初次吸附容量的75%以上 。     

钢渣颗粒对水中Cr(VI)的吸附与还原作用

以钢渣颗粒为水处理剂,分析了其组成和结构,研究了钢渣颗粒直接吸附去除水中Cr(VI)的工艺过程及机理. 结果表明,钢渣颗粒在适当的粒度与用量下,经10 min搅拌处理,水中Cr(VI)浓度由200 mg/L降低到0.5 mg/L,达到《污水综合排放标准》(GB8978-1996)的要求. 钢渣颗粒对水中Cr(VI)的吸附符合Langmuir等温吸附过程,对Cr(VI)的饱和吸附量达6.878 mg/g. 化学分析和XPS分析均表明,钢渣颗粒对水中Cr(VI)具有吸附与还原的联合作用,吸附后钢渣颗粒中Cr(III)含量由0.0985%提高到0.39%,而FeO含量由9.20%下降到8.35%. 吸附后钢渣颗粒表面形成了Cr(OH)3,说明钢渣颗粒中FeO充当了还原剂,将水中Cr(VI)吸附于钢渣颗粒表面并还原成了低毒的Cr(OH)3随钢渣颗粒沉降直接从水中去除.     

铜渣基化学键合陶瓷材料吸附Cr(VI)的性能及机理

以富含铁的铜渣（CS）为原料,在碱激发条件下制备了铜渣基化学键合陶瓷材料（CSCBC）,对废水中的Cr(Ⅵ)进行吸附处理。考察了吸附剂添加量、Cr(Ⅵ)初始浓度及pH等因素对Cr(Ⅵ)吸附效果的影响,并通过吸附动力学和热力学分析,结合吸附前后吸附材料结构表征,对其吸附机理进行了探讨。结果表明,当Cr(Ⅵ)初始质量浓度为200 mg/L、pH=1、吸附剂投加量为0.4 g时,在240 min内达吸附平衡,Cr(Ⅵ)去除率可达93%以上,最大理论吸附容量25.3 mg/g。与生物炭基铁氧化物复合材料、FeS复合材料、铁掺杂吸附剂等同类型吸附剂相比,Cr(Ⅵ)吸附容量明显提高。CSCBC对Cr(Ⅵ)的吸附过程符合准一级动力学模型和Langmuir等温吸附模型。其吸附机制主要是还原、吸附等双重作用的结果。 6次吸附-解吸实验后,其吸附容量保持初次吸附容量的75%以上 。     

Positively charged composite nanofiltration membrane prepared by poly(N,N‐dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate)/polysulfone

Poly(N,N‐dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) can be crosslinked by quaternization to develop a positively charged dense network structure. According to this mechanism, PDMAEMA/polysulfone (PSF) positively charged nanofiltration membrane was developed by interfacial crosslinking polymerization using PSF plate microfiltration membrane as support layer, PDMAEMA aqueous solution as coating solution, and p‐xylylene dichloride/n‐heptane as crosslinking agent. Technique and condition of developing membrane such as concentration of coating solution, coating time, pH value of coating solution, content of low molecular weight additive in coating solution, concentration of crosslinking agent, crosslinking time, and number of coatings were studied. FTIR, SEM, and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy were used to characterize the structure of membranes. This membrane had rejection to inorganic salts in water solution, the rejection rate to MgSO₄ (1 g/L water solution at 0.8 MPa and 30°C) was about 90%, and permeation flux was about 10–20 L m^?2 h^?1. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 91: 2721–2728, 2004