Abstract

The present study aims to investigate the low-energy consumption and high-efficiency removal of arsenic from aqueous solutions. The designed adsorbent Fe/TBC was synthesized by impregnating iron on torrefaction henequen fibers. Isothermal adsorption experiments indicated maximum adsorption capacities of 7.30 mg/g and 8.98 mg/g for arsenic(V) at 25.0 °C and 40.0 °C, respectively. The interference testing showed that elevated levels of pH, HCO3 concentration, and humic acid content in the solution could inhibit the adsorption of arsenic by Fe/TBC. Characterization of the adsorbent before and after adsorption using FTIR and SEM–EDS techniques confirmed arsenic adsorption mechanisms, including pore filling, electrostatic interaction, surface complexation, and H-bond adhesion. Column experiments were conducted to treat arsenic-spiked water and natural groundwater, with effective treatment volumes of 550 mL and 8792 mL, respectively. Lastly, the life cycle assessment (LCA) using OpenLCA 2.0.3 software was performed to treat 1 m3 of natural groundwater as the functional unit. The results indicated relatively significant environmental impacts during the Fe/TBC synthesis stage. The global warming potential resulting from the entire life cycle process was determined to be 0.8 kg CO2-eq. The results from batch and column experiments, regeneration studies, and LCA analysis indicate that Fe/TBC could be a promising adsorbent for arsenic(V).

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Title
Efficient arsenic removal from water using iron-impregnated low-temperature biochar derived from henequen fibers: performance, mechanism, and LCA analysis
Author
Liao, Xu 1 ; Miranda Avilés, Raúl 2 ; Serafin Muñoz, Alma Hortensia 3 ; Rocha Amador, Diana Olivia 4 ; Perez Rodriguez, Rebeca Yasmin 5 ; Hernández Anguiano, Jesús Horacio 6 ; Julia Navarro, Carmen 7 ; Zha, Xiaoxiao 1 ; Moncada, Daniela 8 ; de Jesús Puy Alquiza, María 9 ; Vinod Kshirsagar, Pooja 9 ; Li, Yanmei 9 

 University of Guanajuato, Doctoral Program of Water Science and Technology, Engineering Division, Guanajuato, Mexico (GRID:grid.412891.7) (ISNI:0000 0001 0561 8457) 
 University of Guanajuato, Department of Mining, Metallurgy and Geology Engineering, Guanajuato, Mexico (GRID:grid.412891.7) (ISNI:0000 0001 0561 8457); University of Guanajuato, Laboratory for Research and Characterization of Minerals and Materials, Guanajuato, Mexico (GRID:grid.412891.7) (ISNI:0000 0001 0561 8457) 
 University of Guanajuato, Department of Civil Engineering, Guanajuato, Mexico (GRID:grid.412891.7) (ISNI:0000 0001 0561 8457) 
 University of Guanajuato, Pharmacy Department, Guanajuato, Mexico (GRID:grid.412891.7) (ISNI:0000 0001 0561 8457) 
 University of Guanajuato, Chemistry Department, Guanajuato, Mexico (GRID:grid.412891.7) (ISNI:0000 0001 0561 8457) 
 University of Guanajuato, Department of Geomatics and Hydraulic Engineering, Guanajuato, Mexico (GRID:grid.412891.7) (ISNI:0000 0001 0561 8457) 
 University Autonomous of Chihuahua, Faculty of Engineering, Chihuahua, Mexico (GRID:grid.440441.1) (ISNI:0000 0001 0695 3281) 
 University of Guanajuato, Laboratory for Research and Characterization of Minerals and Materials, Guanajuato, Mexico (GRID:grid.412891.7) (ISNI:0000 0001 0561 8457) 
 University of Guanajuato, Department of Mining, Metallurgy and Geology Engineering, Guanajuato, Mexico (GRID:grid.412891.7) (ISNI:0000 0001 0561 8457) 
Pages
20769
Publication year
2024
Publication date
2024
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
e-ISSN
20452322
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3101008545
Copyright
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