Capturing Cd(ii) and Pb(ii) from contaminated water sources by electro-deposition on hydrotalcite-like compounds

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1838-1845 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. González ◽  
R. Trócoli ◽  
I. Pavlovic ◽  
C. Barriga ◽  
F. La Mantia
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Electro Deposition ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Toxic Pollutant ◽  
Electrochemical Removal

Two different hydrotalcite-like compounds were prepared and used as substrates for the electrochemical removal of extremely toxic pollutant cations, such as Cd(ii) and Pb(ii), from aqueous solutions, and their posterior recovery for further potential applications.

The use of Ebonex electrodes for the electrochemical removal of nitrate ion from water

2012 ◽  
Vol 90 (8) ◽  
pp. 666-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Kearney ◽  
Dorin Bejan ◽  
Nigel J. Bunce
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Oxide ◽  
Chloride Ion ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Oxide Ceramic ◽  
Reduction Step ◽  
Nitrate Ion ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Electrochemical Removal ◽  
Potential Stability

This work addresses the remediation of nitrate-contaminated water using electrodes made of Ebonex (a titanium oxide ceramic with a wide range of potential stability). The objective was the complete denitrification of solutions containing nitrate ion. Denitrification was achieved in about 50% yield with unreactive supporting electrolytes when Ebonex was used as both cathode and anode, the remaining product being ammonia. Ammonia could be re-oxidized at the Ebonex anode, but this was much less efficient than the reduction step. A more efficient electrolytic denitrification was possible for solutions containing chloride; this is oxidized anodically to hypochlorite, which then oxidizes ammonia chemically to N2. The overall rate of denitrification was highest at moderate concentrations of chloride ion, because hypochlorite also re-oxidizes reduction intermediates such as nitrite back to nitrate. Complete denitrification was achieved at all stages of the reaction using Ebonex cathode and a dimensionally stable anode based on Ti/IrO2 or Ti/RuO2, because the DSA oxidizes chloride ion more efficiently than Ebonex. Cathode fouling by water sources that are high in hardness cations can be prevented by using one DSA and a pair of Ebonex electrodes that undergo periodic polarity reversal.

scholarly journals Novel magnetic core-shell nanoparticles for the removal of polychlorinated biphenyls from contaminated water sources

2019 ◽  
Vol 223 ◽  
pp. 68-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela M. Gutierrez ◽  
Rohit Bhandari ◽  
Jiaying Weng ◽  
Arnold Stromberg ◽  
Thomas D. Dziubla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polychlorinated Biphenyls ◽  
Magnetic Core ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Shell Nanoparticles ◽  
Core Shell Nanoparticles

scholarly journals Electro-deposition and re-oxidation of carbon in carbonate-containing molten salts

2014 ◽  
Vol 172 ◽  
pp. 105-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Happiness V. Ijije ◽  
Richard C. Lawrence ◽  
Nancy J. Siambun ◽  
Sang Mun Jeong ◽  
Daniel A. Jewell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Voltammetry ◽  
Molten Salts ◽  
Carbon Deposition ◽  
Solid Carbon ◽  
Partial Reduction ◽  
Constant Voltage ◽  
Electro Deposition ◽  
Electrode Reactions ◽  
Electrode Cell ◽  
Potential Applications

The electrochemical deposition and re-oxidation of solid carbon were studied in CO32− ion-containing molten salts (e.g. CaCl2–CaCO3–LiCl–KCl and Li2CO3–K2CO3) at temperatures between 500 and 800 °C under Ar, CO2 or N2–CO2 atmospheres. The electrode reactions were investigated by thermodynamic analysis, cyclic voltammetry and chronopotentiometry in a three-electrode cell under various conditions. The findings suggest that the electro-reduction of CO32− is dominated by carbon deposition on all three tested working electrodes (Ni, Pt and mild steel), but partial reduction to CO can also occur. Electro-re-oxidation of the deposited carbon in the same molten salts was investigated for potential applications in, for example, direct carbon fuel cells. A brief energy and cost analysis is given based on results from constant voltage electrolysis in a two-electrode cell.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Micro/nano Urchin-like VO2 Particles and Its Decolorization of Methylene Blue

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen The Manh ◽  
Duong Hong Quan ◽  
Vu Thi Ngoc Minh ◽  
Vuong Pham Hung
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Adsorption Properties ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Synthesis Procedure ◽  
Water Treatments ◽  
Sds Surfactant ◽  
Mb Adsorption

Micro/nano urchin-like VO2 particles were synthesized successfully by hydrothermal method. Vanadium pentoxide (V2O5), oxalic acid (C2H2O4) and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) surfactant were used as reagents for the synthesis of VO2. In this article, we have reported the synthesis procedure of VO2 nanorods and micro/nano urchin-like VO2 structure and evaluating the methylene blue (MB) adsorption properties. Morphology and particle size of VO2 were observed by FE-SEM. The phase formation of VO2 was studied by XRD. Raman spectroscopy was also used for characterization of VO2. Micro/nano urchin-like VO2 structure was showed good MB adsorption properties that have potential applications in dye-contaminated water treatments.

scholarly journals Polyanilines as New Sorbents for Hydrocarbons Removal from Aqueous Solutions

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 2161
Author(s):  
Cristina Della Pina ◽  
Maria Antonietta De Gregorio ◽  
Pierluisa Dellavedova ◽  
Ermelinda Falletta
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Surface Properties ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Water Remediation ◽  
Wastewater Remediation ◽  
Sorption Efficiency ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
High Sorption ◽  
Green Procedure

Water remediation from hydrocarbons is crucial to reduce health risks. Numerous costly and, sometimes, sophisticated methods were proposed over the years. Herein, an innovative green procedure for porous polyanilines preparation is reported. Polyaniline (PANI) was synthesized by three different approaches ranging from traditional to more eco-friendly ones. Thermal, optical and morphological features of the resulting materials were investigated along with their surface properties. Finally, PANIs were tested as sorbents for hydrocarbons removal from waterbodies. Although an overall fast and high sorption efficiency is always observed, the effective hydrocarbons abatement performed by ‘green’ PANIs is particularly welcome in the context of environmental protection. Moreover, the sorption efficiency retention after five-run recycling tests suggests potential applications in wastewater remediation.

scholarly journals Melamine-based functionalized graphene oxide and zirconium phosphate for high performance removal of mercury and lead ions from water

RSC Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (62) ◽  
pp. 37883-37897
Author(s):  
Ayyob M. Bakry ◽  
Fathi S. Awad ◽  
Julian A. Bobb ◽  
Amr A. Ibrahim ◽  
M. Samy El-Shall
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Zirconium Phosphate ◽  
Selective Extraction ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Lead Ions ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Functionalized Graphene ◽  
Functionalized Graphene Oxide

Two novel chelating adsorbents are developed for the effective and selective extraction of Hg(ii) and Pb(ii) ions from contaminated water sources.

scholarly journals Xenic Cultivation and Genotyping of Pathogenic Free-Living Amoeba from Public Water Supply Sources in Uganda

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celsus Sente ◽  
Joseph Erume ◽  
Irene Naigaga ◽  
Benigna Gabriela Namara ◽  
Julius Mulindwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Public Water Supply ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Domestic Water ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Water Contaminants ◽  
Free Living Amoeba

Studies on waterborne parasites from natural environment and domestic water sources in Uganda are very scarce and unpublished. Water dwelling free-living amoebae (FLA) of the genus Acanthamoeba, Hartmannella, and Naegleria are often responsible for causing morbidities and mortalities in individuals with recent contact with contaminated water, but their presence in Uganda’s public water supply sources is not known. We cultivated and genotyped FLA from natural and domestic water from Queen Elizabeth Protected Area (QEPA) and Kampala (KLA). The cultivated parasites were observed microscopically and recorded. The overall prevalence of FLA in QEPA (Acanthamoeba spp., 35%; Hartmannella spp., 18.9%; Naegleria spp., 13.5%) and KLA (Acanthamoeba spp., 28.3%; Naegleria spp., 16.6%; Hartmannella spp., 23.1%) were not significantly different. The highest prevalence across water sources in QEPA and KLA was observed for Acanthamoeba spp., followed by Hartmannella spp., and Naegleria spp. Overall FLA mean (±SE) and mean (±SE) across water sources were highest for Acanthamoeba spp. compared to other FLA but were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Analysis of the FLA sequences produced 1 Cercomonas, 1 Nuclearia, 1 Bodomorpha, 2 Hartmannella, 5 Echinamoeba, and 7 Acanthamoeba partial sequences, indicating a muliplicity of water contaminants that need to be controlled by proper water treatment.

scholarly journals Fluorescence Quantum Yields and Lifetimes of Annatto Aqueous Solutions Dependent on Hydrogen Potential: Applications in adulterated milk

2021 ◽  
pp. 100080
Author(s):  
Tácio T.S. Santos ◽  
Larissa R. Lourenço ◽  
Sthanley R. de Lima ◽  
Luiz R. Goulart ◽  
Djalmir N. Messias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Quantum Yields ◽  
Fluorescence Quantum Yields ◽  
Potential Applications

Advances in the applications of graphene adsorbents: from water treatment to soil remediation

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lianqin Zhao ◽  
Sheng-Tao Yang ◽  
Ailimire Yilihamu ◽  
Deyi Wu
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Soil Remediation ◽  
Membrane Separation ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Honeycomb Lattice ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Inorganic Pollutants ◽  
Carbon Allotrope ◽  
Potential Applications

AbstractGraphene, a novel carbon allotrope, is single-layered graphite with honeycomb lattice. Its unique structure endows graphene many outstanding physical/chemical properties and a large surface area, which are beneficial to its applications in many areas. The potential applications of graphene in pollution remediation are adsorption, membrane separation, catalysis, environmental analysis, and so on. The adsorption efficiency of graphene adsorbents largely depends on its surface area, porous structure, oxygen-containing groups and other functional groups, adsorption conditions, and also the properties of adsorbates. With appropriate modifications, graphene materials are mostly efficient adsorbents for organic pollutants (e.g. dyes, pesticides, and oils) and inorganic pollutants (e.g. metal ions, nonmetal ions, and gas). Since our first report of graphene adsorbents in 2010, plenty of studies have been dedicated to developing various graphene adsorbents and to evaluating their performance in treating contaminated water. Recently, there is a growing trend in graphene adsorbents that could be applied in soil remediation, where the situation is much more complicated than in aqueous systems. Herein, we review the design of graphene adsorbents for water treatment and analyze their potential in soil remediation. Several suggestions to accelerate the research on graphene-based soil remediation technology are proposed.

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