Highly efficient removal of Cd(II) in aqueous solution by attapulgite-loaded amorphous zero-valent Iron

Lin, Zishen; Liu, Fobang; Zheng, Chunli; Zhu, Aibin; Li, Haijian; Wang, Zhenxing; He, Chi

doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130776

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“…Based on our previous studies, the amorphous state gives AZVI a faster electron transfer rate than CZVI. 23 Therefore, AZVI has become a hot topic in recent studies. 24,25 Nonetheless, like other ZVI materials, AZVI also suffers from surface passivation.…”

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“…AZVI exhibits higher reactivity than its crystalline counterpart, known as a crystalline zerovalent iron (CZVI), primarily due to the longer and more labile Fe–Fe bonds present in the amorphous structure, which are more susceptible to breaking. Based on our previous studies, the amorphous state gives AZVI a faster electron transfer rate than CZVI . Therefore, AZVI has become a hot topic in recent studies. , Nonetheless, like other ZVI materials, AZVI also suffers from surface passivation.…”

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Physicochemical Effects of Sulfur Precursors on Sulfidated Amorphous Zero-Valent Iron and Its Enhanced Mechanisms for Cr(VI) Removal

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Amorphous zerovalent iron (AZVI) has gained considerable attention due to its remarkable reactivity, but there is limited research on sulfidated amorphous zerovalent iron (SAZVI) and the influence of different sulfur precursors on its reactivity remains unclear. In this study, SAZVI materials with an amorphous structure were synthesized using various sulfur precursors, resulting in significantly increased specific surface area and hydrophobicity compared to AZVI. The Cr(VI) removal efficiency of SAZVI-Na2S, which exhibited the most negative free corrosion potential (−0.82 V) and strongest electron transfer ability, was up to 8.5 times higher than that of AZVI. Correlation analysis revealed that the water contact angle (r = 0.87), free corrosion potential (r = −0.92), and surface Fe(II) proportion (r = 0.98) of the SAZVI samples played crucial roles in Cr(VI) removal. Furthermore, the enhanced elimination ability of SAZVI-Na2S was analyzed, primarily attributed to the adsorption of Cr(VI) by the FeS x shell, followed by the rapid release of internal electrons to reduce Cr(VI) to Cr(III). This process ultimately led to the precipitation of FeCr2O4 and Cr2S3 on the surface of SAZVI-Na2S, resulting in their removal from the water. This study provides insights into the influence of sulfur precursors on the reactivity of SAZVI and offers a new strategy for designing highly active AZVI for efficient Cr(VI) removal.

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