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Green remediation of benzene contaminated groundwater using persulfate activated by biochar composite loaded with iron sulfide minerals

Authors
Zhu, JinSong, YinanWang, LiuweiZhang, ZhuorongGao, JingTsang, Daniel C. W.Ok, Yong SikHou, Deyi
Issue Date
1-2월-2022
Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA
Keywords
FexSy nanoparticles; Engineered biochar; Sulfate radicals; Groundwater contamination; Benzene degradation; Sustainable remediation
Citation
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, v.429
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Journal Title
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
Volume
429
URI
https://scholar.korea.ac.kr/handle/2021.sw.korea/137510
DOI
10.1016/j.cej.2021.132292
ISSN
1385-8947
Abstract
In this study, biochar supported iron sulfide (FexSy) composite (FexSy@biochar) was synthesized and utilized as a persulfate (PS) activator for benzene removal from contaminated groundwater. The FexSy@biochar/PS system exhibited excellent performance in benzene adsorption and subsequent degradation. The optimal conditions for benzene removal in this study were found to be 1 g L-1 FexSy@biochar dosage and 3 mM PS concentration (removal rate 99.8%), with no reversible desorption of benzene concentrations in a long-time interval. The high catalytic performance of FexSy@biochar was mainly attributed to the free radicals (i.e., SO4.-,.OH) generated from PS activation induced by FexSy particles on biochar, followed by the possible activation by oxygencontaining groups. The as-prepared FexSy@biochar also showed long-term effectiveness for PS activation as confirmed by the 4 test cycled tests. The EPR not only demonstrated the presence of .OH and SO4.- free radicals but also indicated the sustainable release effect of reactive species from FexSy@biochar/PS system, as strong signals were observed in the FexSy@biochar/PS system even after 24 h. The FexSy@biochar could be an alternative to existing activators of in-situ chemical oxidation for contaminated groundwater remediation.
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