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Solvothermal synthesis of truncated octahedron Cu2O and their catalytic applications on the degradation of methylene blue
Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
Cu 2O photocatalyst is synthesized by solvothermal method. Morphology and structure of Cu 2O photocatalyst are analyzed by SEM, XRD and N 2 sorption technique. The catalytic performances and reaction kinetics of Cu 2O photocatalyst for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) are investigated. The...
Kinetics Study of The Ability of Compost Material for Removing 〖Cu〗^(2+) from Wastewater
Solid Waste Management
The objective of this study is to examine the ability of a compost material for removing {Cu}^{2+} from aqueous solutions with different parameters using continuous fixed-bed column. Compost was characterized by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy which revealed that the metal binding is...
Evaluation of antibacterial activity using Aerva lanata and Millettia pinnata leaf extracts mediated ZnO and Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles
Circular Economy and Bioeconomy
A green synthesis using a simple precipitation method produced zinc oxide (ZnO), leaf extractions of zinc oxide as Aerva lanata (Al-ZnO) and Millettia pinnata (Mp-ZnO), copper-doped Al-CZnO and Mp-CZnO nanoparticles (NAPs). They were characterized for their functional group, structural...
Removal of Cu2+ and Zn2+ from aqueous medium using ionic polyacrylamides
Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
The wastewater produced by the galvanoplasty industry is a serious environmental problem due to the high concentrations of heavy metals. In this study polymers were used in ionic flocculation to treat synthetic wastewater containing metals, applying four types of polyacrylamides with different ionic...
Lead and copper contamination in small arms firing ranges
General
Firing range activities have been proven to adversely impact the environment. The main concern in small arms firing ranges (SAFRs) is the fate and transport of heavy metals from bullets and bullet fragments accumulating in soil with lead (Pb) being the primary contaminant. Frequently however...
The distribution of Cd and Cu in sediments covered with algal mat
General
In coastal marine environments, with shallow, warm and calm waters, it is sometimes possible to observe the presence of organosedimentary structures that are commonly flat and laminar in shape. These structures are called algal mats or recent stromatolites due to their remarkable similarities to...
Production of copper powder form printed circuit boards by electrodeposition
General
During the last years, the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) are gathering attention, as a very special section of waste. In fact, they have been proven to be source for the recovery of metals. In the present study printed circuit boards (PCBs) were cut and treated thermally at 500oC...
Poly(sodium acrylate) hydrogels as potential pH-sensitive sorbents for the removal of model organic and inorganic pollutants from water
General
Anionic poly(sodium acrylate), PANa, hydrogels bearing negatively charged –COO- groups were used as sorbents for the removal of colored organic or inorganic model pollutants, namely Crystal Violet and Cu2+, from water. It was found that PANa hydrogels adsorb stronger Cu2+ions than Crystal Violet, as...
Adsorption and Kinetics Studies of Cu (II) ions Removal from Aqueous Solution by Untreated and Treated Sugarcane Bagasse
Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
Adsorption of Cu (II) ions by untreated sugarcane bagasse (USCB) and treated sugarcane bagasse (TSCB) was investigated. Sugarcane bagasse was treated with 0.1M oxalic acid prior to TSCB adsorption studies. Dependence of Cu (II) adsorption on pH, contact time, temperature and initial concentration of...
The influence of single and combined effects of Zn, Cu and temperature on microbial growth
Air pollution and health
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the single and joint effect of zinc and copper to the growth pattern of the metal tolerant species of Arthrobacter sp. JM018. The results showed that, both, Zn and Cu at concentrations between 1 to 10 μM stimulated the growth of the above...
Study of the Cu(II) removal from aqueous solutions by adsorption on titania
General
The removal of heavy metals from wastewaters is a matter of paramount importance due to the fact that their high toxicity causes major environmental pollution problems. One of the most efficient, applicable and low cost methods for the removal of toxic metals from aqueous solutions is that of their...
Total and bioavailable forms of Cu, Zn, Pb and Cr in agricultural soils: a study from the hydrological basin of Keritis, Chania, Greece
General
The hydrological basin of Keritis in Chania, Greece is mainly an agricultural area where various agrochemicals are used. In topsoils, the total and available forms of Cu, Zn, Pb and Cr were determined after their extraction with boiling Aqua Regia and DTPA respectively. Although the total heavy...
Removal of heavy metals (Cu, Cd and Zn) from contaminated soils using EDTA and FeCl3
Pollution Control Technology
Environmental pollution caused by heavy metals from different industrial activities constitutes a serious risk for the environment. Soils contaminated with metals, such as Cu, Cd and Zn, are often subjected to physical or chemical remediation procedures to purify soils from these metals. Typical...
Copper tolerance, protein and catalytic activity in phytopathogenic fungus Alternaria alternata
Hazardous Substances and Risk Analysis
In vitro tolerance of soil borne phytopathogenic fungus i.e. Alternaria alternata in terms of growth, physiology and metal uptake capacity against different doses of copper [Cu(II)] metal was assessed. In preliminary growth experiments, nitrate, chloride and sulphate of Cu(II) were amended in seven...
Influence of the addition of M2+ (M: Co, Cu, Zn) on the properties and activity of Mo-TiO2 photocatalysts for water remediation
Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
TiO2 is the most effective photocatalyst but it has low adsorption in the visible region. Many efforts have been done to improve its photocatalytic activity in the solar region. In this study we use Mo-oxy species supported on titania surface since it is well known that titania surface can dispersed...
Synthesis, characterisation and catalytic performance of Cu- and Co-modified Fe-Al co-precipitated catalysts for the steam reforming of ethanol
Sustainable Energy
This paper reports the synthesis and the investigation of the properties and performance of Fe-Al catalysts modified with Cu or Co for the steam reforming of ethanol. The materials were prepared by the precipitation method with different Fe/Al ratios. The samples were characterised by the S BET, TG...
Inhibition impact of major active ingredients of Jordanian Peganum harmala on the corrosion rate of Cu, Fe and Al metals
General
The active components of Jordanian Peganum harmala L. (P. harmala) were investigated using both GC-MS and DFT calculations. The study focused on the methanol extract of P. harmala leaves, which was found to contain 21 significant natural components, of which 9 compounds constituted more than 2% of...
Human Health Risk Assessment of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn through Consumption of Raw goat's Milk in Jijel province (Algeria).
Hazardous Substances and Risk Analysis
Contamination of the food chain by toxic metals is one of the main concerns for human health. Milk is part of a balanced diet; essential for proper growth, but can also contains hazardous chemicals and contaminants including heavy metals which can be a risk for health. The aim of this study is to...
Batch and fixed-bed column studies for the biosorption of Cu(II) and Pb(II) by raw and treated date palm leaves and orange peel
Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
Herein, we describe the batch and fixed-bed column adsorption of Cu2+ and Pb2+ by raw and treated date palm leaves (DP) and orange peel (OP) waste biomass. Contact time, pH, adsorbent dose, and particle size were optimized in batch adsorption experiments, while breakthrough curves obtained in fixed...
Using wood and bone ash to remove metal ions from solutions
General
In the present work, wood and bone ash were used to remove metal cations from solutions. Cation-removal capacity of the ashes was analyzed by potentiometric titration. It was found that the capacity of wood ash was two times higher (37.3 meq g-1) than bone ash (15.2 meq g-1). Kinetics of metal ions...
Disinfection of secondary treated wastewater using under pressure dissolved oxygen, copper ions and hydrogen peroxide
General
Many studies have been conducted to increase the efficiency of hydrogen peroxide (HP) in wastewater disinfection to make HP disinfection more cost-effective with respect to reduced concentration and detention time. In this study, the effects of HP, copper ions (Cu2+), and 1 atm. pressure-dissolved...
Heavy Metal Accumulation in Shrubs Used in Roadside Planting
Air pollution and health
The aim of this study is to determine the shrub species which can be used as the biomonitor of air pollution originating mainly from the traffic and could provide the opportunity to increase the air quality in urban areas. To this end, Berberis thunbergii, Buxus sempervirens, Juniperus horizontalis...
Transport and accumulation of heavy metals in undisturbed soil columns
General
The podzolic soils of the Kola Peninsula, Russia, have in localised areas been highly contaminated with copper and nickel from smelting activities. Migration and retention of these metals were investigated in undisturbed soil columns irrigated with simulated background and polluted precipitation in...
Wet oxidation characteristics of metal cyanide complexes below 423 K
General
In the present study, the wet oxidation of zinc and copper cyanide complexes (cyanide concentration of 1,000 mg dm-3) was conducted in a hydrothermal reactor, under oxygen atmosphere of which the pressure was set to 1 MPa. The pH of the reaction solution was kept in the range of 11 to 12 and the...
Biosorption of Heavy Metals Using Plant-Derived Sorbents: An Environmental Solution for Industrial Wastewater
Water and wastewater treatment and reuse
This study used a biosorbent, derived from processed Prosopis juliflora root powder to treat wastewater and remove lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and copper (Cu) ions. The biosorption process was influenced by factors including temperature (25 to 65°C), biomass content (1 to 5 g), pH levels (1.0 to 7.0)...
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