Jing Song Wang

Preparation of Magnetic Chitosan-β-Cyclodextrin Polymer and its Adsorption for Thallium (III) in Aqueous Solution

Magnetic chitosan bonded β-cyclodextrin polymer was prepared, and its metal ion binding was studied using the batch static tests for thallium removal. The results indicated that magnetic chitosan-β-cyclodextrin polymer (MCS-CD) showed a high efficiency for the removal of thallium, the experiment data fitted well to the pseudo second-order kinetic model, the maximum adsorption capacity of 2.154mgg-1 was obtained according to the isothermal data.

Adsorption of Arsenic (III) onto Modified Magnetic Microspheres

Modified magnetic microspheres were prepared and used to adsorb As ( ) from aqueous solution. The experiments were conducted in a batch system to study the adsorption behavior of As( ) onto these microspheres and the adsorption equilibrium, adsorption isotherm and kinetics were also studied. The experiment results showed that the modified magnetic microspheres are effective to remove As ( ) from aqueous solution, and the percentage removal of As ( ) could reach over 90% at pH 2.0 within 90 min. The pseudo second-order model was found to fit accurately with the experimental data. The adsorption isotherm can be described by Langmuir model.

Recovery of Copper by Electrodeposition Method from Electroplating Wastewater

Electrodeposition method was applied to recover copper from the simulation of copper-containing electroplating wastewater. Stainless steel plate is used as the cathode and the anode is made of titanium plate coated with RnO2+IrO2, titanium mesh coated with RnO2+IrO2 or stainless steel plate. The electrode potential of copper in electrolyte was calculated, and the effect of initial concentration of copper ions, temperature of electrolyte, voltage, electrode spacing, initial pH value and additive concentration on the recovery of copper was studied in detail. The experimental results showed that the proper anode is titanium plate coated with RnO2+IrO2.Under the condition ofinitial concentration of copper ions 25g/L, temperature of electrolyte 40°C, voltage 3.8V, electrode spacing 25mm, initial pH value 3.60, additive concentration 7.1g/L,the recovery rate of copper can achieve 99.4% and the current efficiency can achieve 88.5%.

Adsorption of Cr (VI) by Cross-Linked Magnetic Hydroxamated Chitosan

This paper aims to investigate the adsorption of Cr (VI) by cross-linked magnetic hydroxamated chitosan (MHCTS). The adsorption experiments were carried out in batch systems. To determine the optimum condition of the adsorption, factors such as pH, reaction time, initial Cr (VI) concentration and adsorbent dosage were considered. The experimental results showed that MHCTS can adsorb Cr (VI) with high efficiency. Optimum adsorption was observed at pH 4.0, and the highest adsorption removal reached 99.2%. The equilibrium was established within 90 min. The process could be described by pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetic model.

Adsorption characteristic of U(VI) on Fe-immobilized bentonite

Fe-immobilized bentonite, prepared with bentonite and FeCl3 was used for the adsorption of uranium(VI) in this study, solution pH, ion strength, contact time and temperature were investigated, structural characterization of Fe-immobilized bentonite was assayed by X-ray Diffraction and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. Results indicated that the adsorption capacity were strongly affected by the solution pH and ion strength, the adsorption efficiency was 91.8% when pH value was 6 and ion strength was 0.01 mol•L-1, higher or lower pH did not favor the U(VI) adsorption. The adsorption mechanism was discussed by the views of reactive kinetics and thermodynamics along with Scanning Electron Microscope. The adsorption kinetics process was fitted well with the second-order kinetic equation, when the initial U(VI) concentration was less than 38.08mg/L, Langmuir equations could describe the adsorption isotherm of U(VI) well with the maximum adsorption capacity of 169.5mg/g at 303K

The Complexation of Calix[6]Arene Sulfoxide Derivative with Uranium

Calix[6]arene carbon chain alkyl sulfoxide derivative have been successfully synthesized. IR spectra confirmed the introduction of sulfoxide group on calix[6]arene. UV spectra indicated that calix[6]arene sulfoxide derivative has a high complexation of uranium. The coordination ratio between the calix[6]arene sulfoxide derivative with uranium is 3:2, which was determined by Job’s method. Extraction experiments showed that the extraction efficiency of uranium is able to achieve 73.8%, which suggested the potential application of calix[6]arene sulfoxide derivative as an excellent uranium extraction agent.

Different Performance of Foam Concrete Caused by Two Types of Fiber

400kg/m3 apparent density foam concrete consists of protein foaming agent, ordinary Portland cement and two types of polypropylene fibers is made in this study. The effects of two types of fibers (polypropylene linear fiber and polypropylene mesh fiber) on the compressive strength, flexural strength and water absorption of the foam concrete were investigated. The results showed the difference of the water absorption of the foam concrete with addition of the two types of fibers is not significant, but the difference of the compressive strength and flexural strength is clear. Moderate addition of fibers could improve the strength of the foam concrete. As compared with control, the compressive strength and flexural strength increased by as high as 60.7% and 71.2%, respectively. From the experimental results, it is clear that polypropylene linear fiber has advantage of compressive strength and flexural strength over polypropylene mesh fiber when mixed with foam concrete.