Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lowell Toku Kokuloku Jr, Elvis Djam Miensah, Aotian Gu, Kaiwei Chen, Peng Wang, Chunhui Gong, Yan Jiao, Kai Chen, Yi Yang
Summary: Porous carbon materials with nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) have higher removal efficiency for water pollutants due to nZVI reactivity. However, nZVI can sometimes affect the adsorptive properties of the carbon materials by blocking the pores and masking adsorption sites. In this study, iron-containing metal-organic framework MIL-100(Fe) was used as a precursor to prepare porous carbon rods with and without surface nZVI. The results showed that the carbon rods without nZVI had better adsorption performance for 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene under ambient conditions.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guohao Xu, Wenjuan Zhang, Juan Du, Xiaoling Yuan, Wenxiang Zhang, Wenfu Yan, Gang Liu
Summary: Degradability is a crucial factor in the selection of materials for biomedical applications and environmental protection. Researchers have addressed the limitation of porous carbon in these areas by designing a mesoporous carbon (MC) using biomass as a carbon source. The MC retains oxygen-containing species, thereby increasing drug adsorption capacity and degradability. The work demonstrates the potential of degradable porous materials for practical applications in biomedicine and the environment.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanbing Sun, Haoyan Zhang, Nan Yuan, Yulin Ge, Ying Dai, Zhen Yang, Liang Lu
Summary: The use of activated orange peel as a precursor for HLPC-PO4 material synthesis resulted in a highly efficient adsorbent for the removal of U(VI) in radioactive wastewater. The material showed strong adsorption capacity and selectivity for U(VI), with a high retention of adsorption capacity even after multiple cycles. The adsorption mechanism was explained as the formation of complexes between U(VI) and P-O and P-O on the surface of the adsorbent.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongxia Zhao, Haihong Zhong, Yu Jiang, Huiyu Li, Pinggui Tang, Dianqing Li, Yongjun Feng
Summary: This study focuses on the production of porous carbon from shaddock peel for environmental treatments. The porous carbon structure and properties were found to be influenced by carbonization conditions and the use of ZnCl2 as a pore-forming agent. By carefully adjusting the carbonization temperature and the mass ratio between ZnCl2 and shaddock peel, the resulting adsorbent showed high adsorption capacity towards methylene blue. This biomass activated carbon adsorbent has potential to be effective and environmentally friendly for water pollution treatment.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Yafei Shen
Summary: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are harmful to the environment and human health, and their emissions have increased with industrialization and economic growth. Adsorption is an effective technology for VOCs recovery due to its cost-effectiveness and low energy consumption. Porous carbons, such as carbon-based materials, zeolite-based materials, and organic polymers, have been extensively developed for VOCs adsorption. This paper provides an overview of the synthesis of porous carbons from renewable resources and their application in VOCs abatement technologies.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mobin Safarzadeh Khosrowshahi, Hossein Mashhadimoslem, Hadi Shayesteh, Gurwinder Singh, Elnaz Khakpour, Xinwei Guan, Mohammad Rahimi, Farid Maleki, Prashant Kumar, Ajayan Vinu
Summary: With global warming and climate change being a reality, international investments are increasingly being made in climate change mitigation. Carbon capture and separation (CCS) is gaining paramount importance as an effective solution for global warming. Sorption on porous materials, especially natural products-derived porous carbons, shows promise as an alternative to traditional CO2 capture technologies due to their sustainable availability, economic viability, and recyclability. This review provides crucial insights and analyses on the application of porous carbons in CO2 capture, including synthesis methods, structural characterization, and the use of simulation techniques. The review also outlines future research directions to progress the use of natural products-derived porous carbons for CO2 capture.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shengqiong Fang, Xiaoyi Huang, Shuangling Xie, Jiale Du, Jianlong Zhu, Kai Wang, Qinglin Zhuang, Xuan Huang
Summary: A novel biochar-loaded nano-zerovalent iron composite (nZVI@CMBC) was developed and applied for the removal of hexavalent chromium in wastewater. The results showed that the nZVI@CMBC composite had a high removal efficiency of Cr(VI) under acidic conditions, with a value of 124.12 mg g(-1).
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinlei Huang, Minghui Tang, Hongxian Li, Ling Wang, Shengyong Lu
Summary: Biomass-derived nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous carbons (NHPCs) were synthesized using a one-step pyrolysis activation combined with nitrogen doping method. NHPCs possess a hierarchical porous structure with micro-meso-macropores distribution, nitrogen doping, large specific surface area, and pore volume. The NHPC-CC showed the best activation result due to the lower ash content and higher total cellulose composition content of the biomass. NHPCs demonstrated promising VOC adsorption capacity and great adsorption kinetics, attributed to the large surface area of micro-mesopores and the mass transfer channels provided by meso-macropores, respectively. The VOC with lower saturated vapor pressure exhibited higher adsorption capacity and desorption caused by substitution reaction in competitive adsorption process. NHPC-CC also showed excellent recyclability with less than 10% reduction in VOC adsorption capacity after four cycles. Overall, NHPC-CC could be a potential adsorbent for VOCs in industrial processes.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ali Ayati, Bahareh Tanhaei, Hossein Beiki, Pavel Krivoshapkin, Elena Krivoshapkina, Chantal Tracey
Summary: In the past decade, the removal of pharmaceuticals from aquatic bodies has received significant attention. Ibuprofen (IBP), a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug, is released into the environment through pharmaceutical waste and wastewater. Adsorption technology using carbonaceous materials has been found to be highly effective in reducing IBP in low concentrations. This comprehensive review examines the use of various carbonaceous adsorbents for IBP removal, including activated carbon, biochar, graphene-based materials, and carbon nanostructures. The studies compiled in this review indicate that some carbon-based adsorbents have higher IBP uptake than commercial activated carbons. More attention is needed for practical application and scaling up of these research findings to support water resource management and sustainability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanley Onyinye Okonji, Linlong Yu, John Albino Dominic, David Pernitsky, Gopal Achari
Summary: Selenomethionine and selenocysteine are common forms of organic selenium that are often found in industrial wastewater. This study examined the removal of these compounds using granular activated carbon (GAC) and nano zerovalent iron (nZVI) as adsorbents, with GAC demonstrating higher affinity for SeMet and SeCys removal. The kinetics data followed the pseudo-second order model, and the competitive interaction between the two compounds had an inhibitory effect on adsorption.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chongyang Shen, Jinan Teng, Wenjuan Zheng, Dong Liu, Ke Ma
Summary: This study systematically investigated the transport of novel heteroaggregates of montmorillonite microparticles with nanoscale zerovalent irons in saturated sand. The study found that the mobility of Mt-nZVI heteroaggregates increased at low solution ionic strengths, while complete deposition occurred at higher solution ionic strengths.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jinlong Fan, Li Duan, Xiangbo Zhang, Zhiming Li, Pengju Qiu, Yajiao He, Pei Shang
Summary: The synthesis of S-doped porous carbons derived from passionfruit shells was investigated for the effective recovery of silver from waste sources. The introduction of sulfur elements through ammonium sulfate activation not only increased the proportion of mesopores but also improved the adsorption capacity for silver ions. The study provides new insights into designing environmentally friendly and efficient adsorbents for the selective recovery of silver from acidic aqueous media.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luis E. E. Lan, Fernando D. Reina, Graciela E. De Seta, Jorge M. Meichtry, Marta I. Litter
Summary: This study evaluated three low-cost technologies for arsenic removal in water: zerovalent iron, coagulation-flocculation, and clay adsorption. The results showed that zerovalent iron was most effective in removing As(V), while coagulation-flocculation and clay adsorption were not efficient for removing As(III).
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Gao
Summary: In this study, porous biomass carbon was generated from Clivia miniata leaves for the first time using NaOH activation. The CMBC had a large specific surface area and total pore volume. The adsorption experiments using malachite green as the model dye showed that CMBC had high adsorption capacity at pH 8 and fast adsorption rate in the first 5 minutes. The adsorption mechanism of malachite green onto CMBC was also investigated, and the adsorption efficiency remained high after 10 cycles. Overall, CMBC has great potential in treating dyeing wastewater pollution.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qian Li, Tingyan Lu, Linlin Wang, Ruixue Pang, Jiawei Shao, Linlin Liu, Xin Hu
Summary: In this study, N-doped porous carbons were synthesized using biomass lotus stalks, showing excellent CO2 adsorption properties and electrochemical performance, indicating potential applications in CO2 capture and supercapacitors.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Changyu Zhang, Wei Chu, Feng Chen, Lei Li, Ruiyu Jiang, Jinlong Yan
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guixiang Quan, Qinya Fan, Andrew R. Zimmerman, Jianxiong Sun, Liqiang Cui, Hailong Wang, Bin Gao, Jinlong Yan
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guixiang Quan, Qinya Fan, Jianxiong Sun, Liqiang Cui, Hailong Wang, Bin Gao, Jinlong Yan
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lei Li, Changyu Zhang, Jinlong Yan, Dong Wang, Yue Peng, Junhua Li, John Crittenden
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guixiang Quan, Qinya Fan, Liqiang Cui, Andrew R. Zimmerman, Hailong Wang, Zhiyuan Zhu, Bin Gao, Limin Wu, Jinlong Yan
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hui Wang, Liang Shan, Qiuyan Lv, Sixiang Cai, Guixiang Quan, Jinlong Yan
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinlong Yan, Guixiang Quan
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiaohua Li, Jinlong Yan, Shanshan Shao, Shengnan Ge, Zhichao Lv, Yixi Cai
Summary: The direct non-thermal plasma (DNTP) system is an effective method for removing templates from composite catalysts and improving their physicochemical properties, thereby enhancing catalytic performance for monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaohua Li, Tieyi Liu, Shanshan Shao, Jinlong Yan, Hongchang Zhang, Yixi Cai
Summary: This study investigates the catalytic transfer hydrogenation of biomass-derived chemicals using an inexpensive copper-based catalyst and methanol system. The results show that higher temperature and longer reaction time promote the transfer hydrogenation of furfural, butyraldehyde, and acetone, leading to higher yields of corresponding alcohols. The study highlights the green and efficient nature of this hydrogenation reaction, which could be significant for the production of chemicals from biomass.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Shanshan Shao, Zian Ye, Jiayuan Sun, Chengyue Liu, Jinlong Yan, Tieyi Liu, Xiaohua Li, Huiyan Zhang, Rui Xiao
Summary: This paper provides a brief review of non-thermal plasma (NTP) technology as a new method for the thermal conversion of biomass. It covers three aspects of the entire process: biomass pretreatment and catalyst preparation, thermochemical conversion of biomass assisted by NTP, and regeneration of deactivated catalysts. The article highlights the challenges and advancements in controlled morphology, reaction mechanisms, and product distribution in plasma-assisted biomass conversion.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiangyun Han, Liqiang Cui, Jinlong Yan
Summary: Biochar, a carbon-negative emission technology, has gained extensive attention for its application in soil improvement and pollution control. This study investigated the effects of wheat straw biochar on purslane biomass and the distribution of cadmium (Cd) in soil and purslane. The results showed that biochar application increased purslane biomass and reduced Cd levels in shoots and roots. Biochar also improved soil pH and organic carbon content, contributing to Cd immobilization in the soil.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Liqiang Cui, Jingwen Ma, Guixiang Quan, Jinlong Yan, James A. Ippolito, Hui Wang
Summary: This study investigated the degradation behavior of kasugamycin (KSM) in the presence of cadmium (Cd) and biochar in soil. The results showed that biochar application increased spinach biomass and enhanced KSM degradation, reducing its absorption and downward transport. This suggests that biochar can be used as an environmentally friendly method to promote KSM degradation, protecting environmental and human health.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Jingwen Ma, Guixiang Quan, Jinlong Yan, James A. Ippolito, Liqiang Cui, Hui Wang, Tianjing Qiu, Yu Sun
Summary: The effects of soluble organic biochar compounds on plant growth are not well understood. The extracted biochar solutions had different effects on the germination of corn and rice seeds, with rice straw and cotton straw solutions promoting corn germination, while cotton straw solution negatively affected it. The biochar extract solutions generally caused reduction in rice seed germination. Organic compounds present in the solutions likely promoted seed growth at lower concentrations. Determining the presence of organic moieties in biochar can help design biochars for enhanced seed germination, growth, and crop productivity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jianxiong Sun, Qinya Fan, Jingwen Ma, Liqiang Cui, Guixiang Quan, Jinlong Yan, Limin Wu, Kiran Hina, Basit Abdul, Hui Wang
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS AND BIOAVAILABILITY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liqiang Cui, Lianqing Li, Rongjun Bian, Jinlong Yan, Guixiang Quan, Yuming Liu, James A. Ippolito, Hui Wang
