scholarly journals Tunable Dewatering Behavior of Montmorillonite Suspension by Adjusting Solution pH and Electrolyte Concentration

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingdi Dong ◽  
Hongliang Li ◽  
Yuping Fan ◽  
Xiaomin Ma ◽  
Dong Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Filtration Rate ◽  
Electrolyte Concentration ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Aqueous Suspension ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
Coal Slurry ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Edge Surface ◽  
Face Structure

Montmorillonite is always a troublemaker for the dewatering in coal processing since its existence can decrease the rates of sedimentation and filtration of coal slurry. To eliminate the adverse effect of montmorillonite, adjusting the slurry pH and adding electrolytes are always the key methods. However, the underlying mechanism still needs to be further studied. The dewatering of Na-montmorillonite (Na-Mt) suspensions has been studied as a function of NaCl concentration (10−3, 10−2, and 10−1 M) at different pH values (6.0, 7.7, 8.1, 9.2). The point of zero charge of edge surface of Na-Mt (pHPZC,edge) appeared at the pH value of 6.8. The sedimentation and rheology experiments described the coagulation and flow behaviors of Na-Mt suspensions, respectively. The Na-Mt suspension coagulated spontaneously at low salt concentration with the pH ~ 6.0. For the pH > pHPZC,edge, the height of the sediment bed reduced and apparent viscosity increased with the increase of the electrolyte concentration. The filtration properties were evaluated on the basis of Darcy’s law. The obtained result clearly demonstrated that the filtration rate was accelerated with the increase of pH and electrolyte concentration. The modes of particle association and its effect on filtration performance were discussed. Moreover, a comparison with related results from the literature was performed. At pH ~ 6 and low electrolyte concentration, the positively charged Edge surfaces and negatively charged Face surfaces coagulate rapidly to form a sealed structure by electrostatic attraction. Furthermore, inside this sealed structure, the water molecules cannot be removed in the filtration process easily. However, by increasing the electrolyte concentration at pH > pHPZC,edge, the gradually formed Face/Face structure increases the filtration rate sharply because of the inhibiting effect of the electric double layer (EDL) and the osmotic expansion. Therefore, adjusting solution conditions of the aqueous suspension to tune the particle coagulation behavior is one of the effective methods to solve the problem of montmorillonite dewatering.

scholarly journals Photocatalytic Degradation of Monolinuron and Linuron in an Aqueous Suspension of Titanium Dioxide Under Simulated Solar Irradiation

2007 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Razika Zouaghi ◽  
Abdennour Zertal ◽  
Bernard David ◽  
Sylvie Guittonneau
Keyword(s):  
Photocatalytic Degradation ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Degradation Kinetics ◽  
Aqueous Suspension ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
Degradation Rates ◽  
Simulated Solar Irradiation

Abstract The photocatalytic degradation of two phenylurea herbicides, monolinuron (MLN) and linuron (LN), was investigated in an aqueous suspension of TiO2 using simulated solar irradiation. The objective of the study was to compare their photocatalytic reactivity and to assess the influence of various parameters such as initial pesticide concentration, catalyst concentration and photonic flux on the photocatalytic degradation rate of MLN and LN. A comparative study of the photocatalytic degradation kinetics of both herbicides showed that these two compounds have a comparable reactivity with TiO2/simulated sun light. Under the operating conditions of this study, the photocatalytic degradation of MLN and LN followed pseudo first-order decay kinetics. The kobs values indicated an inverse dependence on the initial herbicide concentration and were fitted to the Langmuir-Hinshelwood equation. Photocatalytic degradation rates increased with TiO2 dosage, but overdoses did not necessarily increase the photocatalytic efficiency. The degradation rate of MLN increased with radiant flux until an optimum at 580 W m‑2 was reached and then decreased. Under these conditions, an electron-hole recombination was favored. Finally, the photocatalytic degradation rate depended on pH, where an optimum was found at a pH value close to the pH of the point of zero charge (pH = 6).

scholarly journals Efficient adsorption of benzoic acid from aqueous solution by nitrogen-containing activated carbon

2018 ◽  
Vol 2017 (3) ◽  
pp. 686-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hangdao Qin ◽  
Rong Xiao ◽  
Renhui Zhang ◽  
Jing Chen
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Benzoic Acid ◽  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
Dispersion Force ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Efficient Treatment

Abstract Adsorption is an efficient treatment process to remove benzoic acid from aqueous solution. In this study, nitrogen-containing surface groups were introduced onto activated carbon (AC) surface by modification with ammonium hydroxide, ammonium carbonate, melamine or urea. The nitrogen-containing AC samples were characterized using N2 adsorption-desorption, Boehm titration, determination of the pH of the point of zero charge (pHpzc) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The adsorption of benzoic acid from aqueous solution by nitrogen-containing AC has been studied. The Langmuir model fitted the experimental data of equilibrium isotherms better than the Freundlich model. At initial solution pH 2.1, the adsorption capacity was closely related with the amount of pyridinic and pyrrolic N on the AC surface, which indicated these two nitrogen-containing groups played an important part in the adsorption process. The enhancement of adsorption capacity was due to the strengthened π–π dispersion force between benzoic acid and the AC basal plane. Since the surface charge of AC as well as the existence form of benzoic acid varied with solution pH value, the adsorption capacity was found to be highest at pH 3.8 and dropped sharply at higher or lower pH values.

scholarly journals Effect of Treatment on the Adsorption Capacity of Activated Carbon

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 917-925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirous Nouri
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Activated Carbons ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Carbon Surface ◽  
Point Of Zero Charge ◽  
Molecular Forms ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Ionic Form ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Adsorption Affinity

The adsorption of p-cresol by three activated carbons, one untreated S.E.I. and the other two treated S.E.I., was carried out under controlled conditions. Such treatment led to a change in the point of zero charge (PZC) and the adsorption capacity (Qmax) of the carbon concerned. The adsorption capacity and affinity (K1) of each carbon was determined using the Langmuir homogeneous and binary models to compare the effects of different treatments on these and relative parameters. The variation of the model parameters with the solution pH was also studied. The fitted parameters obtained from both models showed the pH value had the most significant effect on the adsorption capacity (Qmax) and the adsorption affinity (K1) of a given carbon, with both quantities showing a decrease with increasing pH. It was found that the uptake of the molecular forms of the aromatic solute was dependent on the PZC of the carbons. Treatment with H2 increased the PZC whilst treatment with H2SO4 led to a decrease in this factor. At higher pH (when the solute was in an ionic form), it was found that electrostatic forces played a significant role on the extent of adsorption. Under these conditions, the adsorption of the solute depended on the concentration of its anionic form. It was shown that the effect of pH must be considered from the viewpoint of its combined effect on the carbon surface and on the solute molecules.

scholarly journals Separation of Radionuclides from a Rare Earth-Containing Solution by Zeolite Adsorption

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Deniz Talan ◽  
Qingqing Huang
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Rare Earths ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Zeolite Sample ◽  
Alternative Sources

The increasing industrial demand for rare earths requires new or alternative sources to be found. Within this context, there have been studies validating the technical feasibility of coal and coal byproducts as alternative sources for rare earth elements. Nonetheless, radioactive materials, such as thorium and uranium, are frequently seen in the rare earths’ mineralization, and causes environmental and health concerns. Consequently, there exists an urgent need to remove these radionuclides in order to produce high purity rare earths to diversify the supply chain, as well as maintain an environmentally-favorable extraction process for the surroundings. In this study, an experimental design was generated to examine the effect of zeolite particle size, feed solution pH, zeolite amount, and contact time of solid and aqueous phases on the removal of thorium and uranium from the solution. The best separation performance was achieved using 2.50 g of 12-µm zeolite sample at a pH value of 3 with a contact time of 2 h. Under these conditions, the adsorption recovery of rare earths, thorium, and uranium into the solid phase was found to be 20.43 wt%, 99.20 wt%, and 89.60 wt%, respectively. The Freundlich adsorption isotherm was determined to be the best-fit model, and the adsorption mechanism of rare earths and thorium was identified as multilayer physisorption. Further, the separation efficiency was assessed using the response surface methodology based on the development of a statistically significant model.

Synthesis and Application of Itaconic Acid Water-Coke Slurry Dispersant

2017 ◽  
Vol 896 ◽  
pp. 167-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Yuan Yang ◽  
Zhuo Yue Meng ◽  
Zhi Hua Li ◽  
Si Tong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Surface Tension ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Itaconic Acid ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Esterification Reaction ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Powder Surface ◽  
Coke Powder

Polyethylene glycol (PEG-200) and itaconic acid (IA) were used as raw materials to compound macromer through esterification reaction. A new type of specialized water-coke slurry dispersant was synthesized by copolymerization of microware, sodium methallyl sulfonate (SMAS) and maleic anhydride (MA). The experiment showed that the concentration of slurry could be reached to 63% with the dosage of 0.2%, and the apparent viscosity was 1140.3 mPa∙s. Through the analysis of the infrared, the dispersant was confirmed to have polyethylene glycol branched chain and hydrophilic functional groups such as carboxyl or sulfonic group. When the concentration of dispersant was 30 g/L, the surface tension of water could be decreased from 72.70 mN/m to 45.50 mN/m. Furthermore, when the solution pH value was 9, the Zeta potential of semi-coke powder surface could also be decreased from-13.38 mV to-25 mV with the addition of dispersant. Thus, this dispersant could increase electronegativity of semi-coke powder surface, enhance steric-hindrance effect and prevent the phenomenon of powder flocculation and gather. Meantime, it also could reinforce the semi-coke hydrophilic by reducing the surface tension of water effectively. And then, the high performance water-coke slurry could be obtained.

scholarly journals CO2 mineralization by olivine at hydrothermal conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 78 (6) ◽  
pp. 1473-1477
Author(s):  
Jan Přikryl ◽  
Andri Stefánsson
Keyword(s):  
Ph Value ◽  
Hydrothermal Conditions ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Rock Interaction ◽  
Carbonate Formation ◽  
Effects Of Temperature ◽  
Co2 Mineralization ◽  
Geochemical Reaction ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Water Rock Interaction

The interaction of CO2-rich water with olivine was studied using geochemical reaction modelling in order to gain insight into the effects of temperature, acid supply (CO2) and extent of reaction on the secondary mineralogy, water chemistry and mass transfer. Olivine (Fo93) was dissolved at 150 and 250ºC and pCO2 of 2 and 20 bar in a closed system and an open system with secondary minerals allowed to precipitate. The progressive water–rock interaction resulted in increased solution pH, with gradual carbonate formation starting at pH 5 and various Mg-OH and Mg-Si minerals becoming dominant at pH>8. The major factor determining olivine alteration is the pH of the water. In turn, the pH value is determined by acid supply, reaction progress and temperature.

The Study about Environmentally-Friendly Passivation Technology Process and Performance on Brass Surface

2011 ◽  
Vol 399-401 ◽  
pp. 1967-1971
Author(s):  
Hong Yin Xu ◽  
Li Li
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Phytic Acid ◽  
Passive Film ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Sodium Molybdate ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Sulfosalicylic Acid ◽  
Passivation Film ◽  
Brass Surface ◽  
And Performance

The paper through the synergy before mixed Phytic acid and Sodium molybdate, Sulfosalicylic acid, Organic silane, and add the active substances PEG, Optimize the Passivation liquid formula of Brass surface, Phytic acid is the main ingredient, study the affection of Phytic acid Passive film Corrosion resistance on the three main Passivation conditions: Passivation temperature, time and Passivation solution PH value. The results show that，Phytic acid passivation film process recipes as follows：Phytic acid (quality score 50%) 2~5ml/L, sodium molybdate 4~8g/L, organic material 10~30ml/L, sulfosalicylic acid 3~7g/L, polyethylene glycol 2~6g/L, deactivated temperature 30~35°C, pH value 5, deactivated time 60s. The test showed that，the phytic acid passive film can obviously enhance the anti-corrosive performance on the brass surface, its corrosion resistance proportion chromates passive film is fairly good.

Hydrothermal Synthesis of Rod-Like Copper Oxide Crystals

2007 ◽  
Vol 534-536 ◽  
pp. 77-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae Hwan Pee ◽  
Dong Wook Lee ◽  
Ungsoo Kim ◽  
Eui Seok Choi
Keyword(s):  
Copper Oxide ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Copper Nitrate ◽  
Synthesis Temperature ◽  
Particle Size Analysis ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Uniform Size ◽  
Oxide Crystals

A hyrdrothermal reaction process has been developed to prepare rod-like crystals of copper oxide using copper nitrate trihydrate as a function of synthesis temperature, stirring speed and solution pH value. The properties of the fabricated crystals were studied using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and particle size analysis. The morphology of the synthesized CuO was dependent on both the pH value of the solution and the morphology of the seed materials. Synthesized particles have regular morphologies and a uniform size distribution.

Effect of Grinding Aids on the Fracture Energy of Mica

2011 ◽  
Vol 402 ◽  
pp. 503-509
Author(s):  
Ze Hong Wang ◽  
Fu Jia Yu ◽  
Shan Cai ◽  
Shan Zhi Deng ◽  
Roger Horn
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Chloride ◽  
Fracture Energy ◽  
Sodium Citrate ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Sodium Tripolyphosphate ◽  
Experimental System ◽  
Ammonium Bromide ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Grinding Aids ◽  
Slurry Rheology

An extension of the classical Obriemoff experiments has been set up to measure the fracture energy of mica. This experimental system will be entirely independent of slurry rheology. CTAB (Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide), sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, and tri-sodium citrate are used as grinding aids in this study and the fracture energy has been measured for mica in air, water, and water with the addition of various concentrations of these grinding aids. The results show that the fracture energy of mica in water is about half of what it is in air. Grinding aids are shown to reduce the fracture energy of mica, but not dramatically. Addition of grinding aids reduces the fracture energy by a further 10-20%, with tri-sodium citrate appearing to be the most effective. For each grinding aid there appears to be an optimal concentration, typically around 10 mmol. An experiment is also done with sodium chloride at a range of concentrations to investigate the mechanism of these grinding aids, but no reduction in fracture energy (compared to water) was observed, hence the molecular-level mechanism of action of these grinding aids remains unclear. The effect of solution pH values on the fracture energy are also investigated using tri-sodium citrate and sodium chloride. The results show that the solution pH value may effect on the fracture energy of mica. So, in practice, both concentration and pH value of solution are important for getting better grinding results.

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