scholarly journals Application of Sludge-Based Activated Carbons for the Effective Adsorption of Neonicotinoid Pesticides

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 3087
Author(s):  
Eva Sanz-Santos ◽  
Silvia Álvarez-Torrellas ◽  
Lucía Ceballos ◽  
Marcos Larriba ◽  
V. Ismael Águeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Adsorption ◽  
Secondary Pollution ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Agricultural Use ◽  
Neonicotinoid Pesticides ◽  
Watch List

The amount of sludge produced in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) has increased over the years, and the methods used to reduce this waste, such as incineration, agricultural use, or disposal in landfills, cause problems of secondary pollution. For this reason, it is necessary to find sustainable and low-cost solutions to manage this waste. Additionally, emerging and priority pollutants are attracting attention from the scientific community as they can generate health problems due to inadequate removal in conventional WWTPs. In this work, a pharmaceutical industry sludge was used as a precursor in the synthesis of four activated carbons (ACs) using different activating agents (ZnCl2, FeCl3∙6H2O, Fe(NO3)3∙9H2O, and Fe(SO4)3∙H2O), to be used for the removal by adsorption of three neonicotinoid pesticides included in latest EU Watch List (Decision 2018/840): acetamiprid (ACT), thiamethoxam (THM), and imidacloprid (IMD). The prepared ACs showed micro–mesoporous properties, obtaining relatively slow adsorption kinetics to reach equilibrium, but despite this, high values of adsorption capacity (qe) were obtained. For example, for AC-ZnCl2 (SBET = 558 m2/g), high adsorption capacities of qe = 128.9, 126.8, and 166.1 mg/g for ACT, THM, and IMD, respectively, were found. In most cases, the adsorption isotherms showed a multilayer profile, indicating an important contribution of the mesoporosity of the activated carbons in the adsorption process.

scholarly journals Adsorption capability of brewed tea waste in waters containing toxic lead(II), cadmium (II), nickel (II), and zinc(II) heavy metal ions

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hakan Çelebi ◽  
Gülden Gök ◽  
Oğuzhan Gök
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Tea Waste ◽  
Optimum Ph ◽  
Effects Of Ph ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Langmuir Isotherm Model ◽  
Adsorption Capability

Abstract Recently, the search for low-cost eco-friendly adsorbents has become one of the main objectives of researchers. The aim of this study was to test the removal of four heavy metals, namely lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni) and cadmium (Cd), from a simulated watery solution using brewed tea waste as a potentially suitable adsorbent. The effects of pH levels (2.0–6.0), adsorbent amount (0.1–5.0 g), contact times (1–150 min.) were examined throughout the adsorption process. The results of the experiments showed that the heavy metals elimination yields had an inverse relationship with pH and a linear relationship between the other parameters. The optimum pH for the removal of the heavy metals was between 4.0 and 5.0 in the case of the brewed tea waste. Equilibrium times of 2, 10, 30 and 5 min were required for the adsorption of Pb, Zn, Ni, Cd onto Camellia sinensis, respectively. Based on the results of this study it can be said that brewed tea waste has a high potential to remove heavy metals from aqueous solutions. The maximum adsorption capacities were calculated as 1.197, 1.457, 1.163 and 2.468 mg/g, for Pb, Zn, Ni and Cd, respectively, by fitting the equilibrium data to the Langmuir isotherm model.

scholarly journals Removal of lead from aqueous solutions by low cost and waste biosorbents (lemon, bean and artichoke shells)

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-169
Author(s):  
Feyza Ergüvenerler ◽  
Şerif Targan ◽  
Vedia Nüket Tirtom
Keyword(s):  
Contact Time ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Standard Free Energy ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Standard Entropy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Influence Of Ph ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract Simple, fast, effective, low cost and waste biosorbents, lemon, bean and artichoke shells, were used to remove lead (II) ions from aqueous solution. The influence of pH, contact time, temperature and lead (II) concentration of the removal process was investigated. The sufficient contact time was deemed 10 minutes for bean and artichoke shells and 60 minutes for lemon shells for Pb(II) ions. The thermodynamic parameters, such as standard free energy (ΔG), standard enthalpy (ΔH), and standard entropy (ΔS) of the adsorption process were calculated as −5.6786, −5.5758, −3.1488 kJmol−1 for ΔG, −7.2791, −20.285, −9.5561 kJ mol−1 for ΔH, −0.00545, −0.05017, −0.02185 kJ mol−1 K−1 for ΔS, respectively, for lemon, artichoke and bean shells. Maximum adsorption capacities of lead (II) were observed as 61.30 mg g−1, 88.5 mg g−1 and 62.81 mg g−1, respectively, for lemon, bean and artichoke shells according to the Freundlich isotherm model at 20 °C. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray detector (EDX) were used to characterize the surface morphology of the adsorbents. Consequently, Pb(II) removal using lemon, bean and artichoke shells would be an effective method for the economic treatment of wastewater.

scholarly journals SILOXANES REMOVAL FROM BIOGAS USING ACTIVATED CARBON

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Vagenknechtová ◽  
Karel Ciahotný ◽  
Veronika Vrbová
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Waste Water Treatment ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Water Treatment Sludge ◽  
High Adsorption ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Operational Costs ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Purification Equipment

SiO<sub>2</sub> deposits which cause technical problems on combustion equipment are built by combustion of biogas containing siloxanes. Therefore, in these cases, the siloxanes must be removed from the biogas. For siloxane removal from biogas, its adsorption on activated carbon is often used. After saturation, the saturated adsorbent must be replaced. The adsorbent cost constitutes the main part of the operational costs of the purification equipment. Therefore it is necessary to find an adsorbent having high adsorption capacity for siloxane at a possible low price. Using laboratory apparatus and biogas produced from waste-water treatment sludge at the wastewater treatment plant Prague Bubenec various activated carbons were tested for siloxane removal and their adsorption capacities for siloxanes were estimated, and the adsorbent cost relative to 1 kg of siloxanes removed from biogas were calculated. The lowest price for the removal of 1 kg of siloxanes was determined by Chezacarb, Sil Extra 40 AP and 4–60 adsorbents. Another important information obtained from the test is that the weakly adsorbed siloxane (OMCTS) is displaced by the larger molecule of DMCPCS during adsorption.

SURFACE ALTERATION OF ACTIVATED CARBON FOR DETOXIFICATION OF COPPER (II) FROM INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (02) ◽  
pp. 1350021
Author(s):  
SADAF BHUTTO ◽  
M. NASIRUDDIN KHAN
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Selective Adsorption ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Industrial Effluents ◽  
Copper Adsorption ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Surface Alteration ◽  
Equilibrium Data ◽  
Modified Activated Carbons ◽  
Acetic Acids

The low-cost modified activated carbons were prepared from Thar and Lakhra (Pakistan) coals by activation with sulfuric acid and further modified with citric, tartaric and acetic acids for the selective adsorption of Cu(II) from aqueous solution. The original carbon obtained from activated Thar and Lakhra coals at pH 3.0 displayed significant adsorption capacity for lead and insignificant capacity values (0.880 and 0.830 mg⋅g-1) for copper. However, after modification with citric, tartaric and acetic acid the copper adsorption capacities enhanced in the range of 5.56–21.85 and 6.05–44.61 times, respectively. The Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin adsorption isotherms were used to elucidate the observed sorption phenomena. The isotherm equilibrium data was well fitted by the Langmuir and sufficiently fitted to the Freundlich models. The calculated thermodynamic parameters such as change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG°), enthalpy (ΔH°) and entropy (ΔS°) inferred that the investigated adsorption was spontaneous and endothermic in nature. Based on the results, it was concluded that the surface alteration with citric and tartaric acid, Thar and Lakhra activated carbons had significant potential for selective removal of copper(II) from industrial wastewater.

Hydrogen sulfide emission sources, regulations, and removal techniques: a review

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 837-854 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Abed Habeeb ◽  
Ramesh Kanthasamy ◽  
Gomaa A.M. Ali ◽  
Sumathi Sethupathi ◽  
Rosli Bin Mohd Yunus
Keyword(s):  
Single Phase ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Petroleum Refinery ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Emission Sources ◽  
Surface Functional Groups ◽  
Composite Adsorbents ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Gaseous Compound ◽  
Operational Simplicity

Abstract This review highlights the recent technologies of H2S removal from wastewater in the petroleum refinery. H2S is a harmful, putrid, and hazardous gaseous compound. The main processes such as physicochemical, chemical, biological, and electrochemical methods were compared and discussed in detail. The effects of various parameters and adsorbent characteristics were highlighted and correlated with the adsorption capacities. Surface functional groups and porosity surface area play a crucial role in the process of single-phase and composite adsorbents. Composite materials impregnated with some metals showed high removal efficiencies. It was found that the adsorption process is the most relevant way for H2S removal due to its high removal efficiency, low cost, eco-friendly, and operational simplicity. This study serves as a useful guideline for those who are interested in H2S removal.

Removal of Methylene Blue by Adsorption Process - A Comparative Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 699 ◽  
pp. 245-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Xavier ◽  
J. Gandhi Rajan ◽  
D. Usha ◽  
R Sathya
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Kinetic Equations ◽  
Dye Adsorption ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Molecular Formula

Methylene blue is a heterocyclic aromatic chemical compound with the molecular formula C16H18N3SCl. It has used in the biology and chemistry field. At room temperature, it appears as a solid, odourless dark green powder that yields blue solution when dissolved in water. As a part of removal of methylene blue dye from textile and leather industrial wastes, using activated carbon as adsorbents namely, commercial activated carbon (CAC), rose apple carbon (RAC), coconut shell carbon (CSC) and saw dust carbon (SDC). The percentage of Methylene blue adsorbed increases with decrease in initial concentration and particle size of adsorbent and increased with increase in contact time, temperature and dose of adsorbents. The pH is highly sensitive for dye adsorption process. The adsorption process followed first order kinetics and the adsorption data the modeled with Freundlich and Langmuir isotherms. The first kinetic equations like Natarajan Khalaf, Lagergren, Bhattacharya and Venkobhachar and intra particle diffusion were found to be applicable. A comparative account of the adsorption capacity of various carbons has been made. These activated carbons are alternative to commercial AC for the removal dyes in General and MB is particular. These results are reported highly efficient and effective and low cost adsorbent for the MB. The thermodynamics parameters are also studied and it obeys spontaneous process. The results are confirmed by before and after adsorption process with the help of the following instrumental techniques viz., FT-IR, UV-Visible Spectrophotometer and SEM photos.

scholarly journals Synthesis of New Magnetic Crosslinked Poly (Ionic Liquid) Nanocomposites for Fast Congo Red Removal from Industrial Wastewater

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman M. Atta ◽  
Abdelrahman O. Ezzat ◽  
Yaser M. Moustafa ◽  
Nourah I. Sabeela ◽  
Ahmed M. Tawfeek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congo Red ◽  
Industrial Wastewater ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Advanced Materials ◽  
Desorption Kinetics ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
High Adsorption ◽  
Secondary Pollution ◽  
High Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Poly Ionic Liquid

Advanced materials reliant on cross-linked magnetic poly (ionic liquids) (PILs) have been widely utilized in environmental applications for water purification. The present work demonstrates our preparation of a new magnetic cross-linked PIL based on quaternized 4-vinyl-pyridine-co-acrylamide (QVP/AAm). The chemical composition, thermal stability, magnetic properties, morphology, particle sizes, and zeta potential of the magnetic QVP/AAm composites were investigated. Fast adsorption and desorption kinetics, high adsorption capacity, rapid magnetic separation, and the absence of secondary pollution in the adsorption process make QVP/AAm-Fe3O4 a highly effective adsorbent for the elimination of anionic acidic Congo red contaminants from industrial wastewater.

scholarly journals The Efficiency of the Removal of Naphthalene from Aqueous Solutions by Different Adsorbents

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5969
Author(s):  
Alicja Puszkarewicz ◽  
Jadwiga Kaleta
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Water Solution ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Maximum Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Flow Conditions ◽  
Filtration Method ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Effects Of Ph ◽  
Static Conditions

The paper presents the results of laboratory tests on possibilities to utilize active carbons produced in Poland (AG-5 and DTO) and clinoptilolite for removing naphthalene from a water solution in the adsorption process. The concentration of naphthalene in the model solution was 20 mg/dm3. The effects of pH, dose and adsorption time were determined under static conditions. Adsorption kinetics were consistent with the pseudo-second-order model (PSO). Among the applied models, the best fit was obtained using the Langmuir isotherms. The maximum adsorption capacity for the activated carbons (AG-5 and DTO) equaled 24.57 and 30.28 mg/g, respectively. For clinoptilolite, all the analyzed models of adsorption poorly described the adsorption process. The flow conditions were realized by filtration method. On the basis of the obtained results, the breakthrough curves, so-called isoplanes, were prepared and served in turn to determine the adsorption capacities in flow conditions. The total adsorption capacities determined under dynamic conditions of the AG-5 and DTO activated carbons were 85.63 and 94.54 mg/g, respectively, and only 2.72 mg/g for clinoptilolite. The exit curves (isoplanes) were also utilized to determine the mass penetration zone (the adsorption front height), as well as to calculate the rate of mass-exchange zone advance.

scholarly journals Microporous carbon material from fish waste for removal of methylene blue from wastewater

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 (6) ◽  
pp. 1180-1190
Author(s):  
You Wang ◽  
Qifan Peng ◽  
Naseem Akhtar ◽  
Xiaonong Chen ◽  
Yaqin Huang
Keyword(s):  
Methylene Blue ◽  
Carbon Material ◽  
Dye Removal ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Blue Dye ◽  
Adsorption Efficiency ◽  
High Adsorption ◽  
Fish Waste ◽  
Pseudo Second Order

Abstract Microporous fish waste-based activated carbon material (MFC) was prepared, with a large surface area of 2,193.52 m²/g, a pore size of 2.67 nm and micropore and total pore volumes of 0.9168 cm³/g and 0.9975 cm³/g, respectively. Adsorption efficiency of MFC was investigated by removal of methylene blue dye from wastewater. The Langmuir model and pseudo-second-order kinetics adequately described the adsorption process. MFC exhibited a high adsorption capacity of 476.19 mg/g at 30 °C, and reached equilibrium within 1 h. MFC could be an efficient and low-cost adsorbent for cationic dye removal during wastewater treatment.

Sustainable activated carbons prepared from a sucrose-derived hydrochar: remarkable adsorbents for pharmaceutical compounds

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (25) ◽  
pp. 19696-19707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana S. Mestre ◽  
Emil Tyszko ◽  
Marta A. Andrade ◽  
Margarida Galhetas ◽  
Cristina Freire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Pharmaceutical Compounds ◽  
Water Reclamation ◽  
High Adsorption ◽  
Adsorption Capacities

Biomass as key to water reclamation: sugar-derived carbons allow high adsorption capacities for the removal of pharmaceuticals from water.

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